Arts Council of Big Sky
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$560K
Foundation funders
16
Grants recorded
45
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Arts Council of Big Sky?
Arts Council of Big Sky is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Yellowstone Club Community Foundation ($185K), M J Murdock Charitable Trust ($115K), Glore Fund ($55K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $560K in grants to Arts Council of Big Sky between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone Club Community Foundation | $185,153 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| M J Murdock Charitable Trust | $115,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Glore Fund | $55,000 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| The Community Foundation for Greater | $45,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Spanish Peaks Community Foundation | $40,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Moonlight Community Foundation | $39,500 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $35,500 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| The Morgridge Family Foundation | $13,073 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $12,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Michael D Arneson and Susan H Arneson | $5,176 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Focus Foundation | $5,150 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| John & Marilyn Olson Family | $4,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Harold W Sweatt Foundation | $3,750 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Carter Family Foundation | $522 | 1 | 2021 |
| Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors | $500 | 1 | 2021 |
| Bell Trust | $300 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Arts Council of Big Sky received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Harold W Sweatt Foundation | GENERAL | $1,750 |
| 2024 | Spanish Peaks Community Foundation | MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS + PAY WHAT YOU CAN ARTS CLASSES | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Yellowstone Club Community Foundation | CLASSROOM SUPPLIES | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Moonlight Community Foundation | ARTVENTURE YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation for Greater | UNKNOWN | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Morgridge Family Foundation | Leadership Circle | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Focus Foundation | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Harold W Sweatt Foundation | GENERAL | $2,000 |
| 2024 | John & Marilyn Olson Family | GENERAL PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Glore Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | M J Murdock Charitable Trust | EVENT COORDINATOR STAFF FUNDING | $20,000 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust | General Operating Support | $12,000 |
| 2023 | The Community Foundation for Greater | ARTS/CULTURE/HUMANITIES | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Yellowstone Club Community Foundation | BIG SKY CLASSIC MUSIC FESTIVAL | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Moonlight Community Foundation | CONTRIBUTE-WHAT-YOU-CAN ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAM SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| 2023 | John & Marilyn Olson Family | GENERAL PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Focus Foundation | CHARITABLE | $150 |
| 2023 | Bell Trust | General Support | $100 |
| 2022 | Yellowstone Club Community Foundation | BIG SKY CLASSIC MUSIC FESTIVAL | $52,455 |
| 2022 | M J Murdock Charitable Trust | NEW STAFF | $39,000 |
| 2022 | Glore Fund | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $15,000 |
| 2022 | The Community Foundation for Greater | ARTS/CULTURE/HUMANITIES | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | $9,000 |
| 2022 | Moonlight Community Foundation | 2022 ARTVENTURE ACTIVITY TENT FOR THURSDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES | $5,000 |
| 2022 | John & Marilyn Olson Family | GENERAL PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Bell Trust | General Support | $100 |
| 2021 | Yellowstone Club Community Foundation | BIG SKY CLASSIC MUSIC FESTIVAL | $72,698 |
| 2021 | M J Murdock Charitable Trust | NEW STAFF | $28,000 |
| 2021 | Glore Fund | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $15,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 45 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Arts Council of Big Sky?
Arts Council of Big Sky is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Yellowstone Club Community Foundation ($185K), M J Murdock Charitable Trust ($115K), Glore Fund ($55K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $560K in grants to Arts Council of Big Sky between 2020–2025.
Who is Arts Council of Big Sky's largest funder?
Yellowstone Club Community Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Arts Council of Big Sky, with $185K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Arts Council of Big Sky received?
IRS 990 filings record $560K in grants to Arts Council of Big Sky across 45 grants from 16 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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