Arts Council of Big Sky
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$1.3M
Foundation funders
19
Grants recorded
64
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Arts Council of Big Sky?
Arts Council of Big Sky is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by The Chicago Community Trust ($370K), M J Murdock Charitable Trust ($230K), Yellowstone Club Community Foundation ($195K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to Arts Council of Big Sky between 2019–2026.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chicago Community Trust | $369,559 | 2 | 2023–2025 |
| M J Murdock Charitable Trust | $230,000 | 8 | 2020–2023 |
| Yellowstone Club Community Foundation | $195,153 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| Glore Fund | $110,000 | 4 | 2021–2025 |
| Spanish Peaks Community Foundation | $85,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| One Valley Community Foundation | $77,775 | 4 | 2021–2025 |
| Moonlight Community Foundation | $65,500 | 6 | 2019–2026 |
| The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc | $45,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $35,500 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| The Morgridge Family Foundation | $13,073 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Mathieson Family Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Harold W Sweatt Foundation | $5,750 | 3 | 2024–2026 |
| John & Marilyn Olson Family | $5,500 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Michael D Arneson and Susan H Arneson | $5,176 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Focus Foundation | $5,150 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | $1,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| 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
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2026) to $476K (2025). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $17K.
What grants has Arts Council of Big Sky received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Moonlight Community Foundation | ARTVENTURE YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM | $15,000 |
| 2026 | Harold W Sweatt Foundation | GENERAL | $2,000 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $357,559 |
| 2025 | Glore Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $55,000 |
| 2025 | Spanish Peaks Community Foundation | ARTS EDUCATION CLASSES, MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS, & ARTS PERFORMANCES | $45,000 |
| 2025 | One Valley Community Foundation | UNRESTRICTED DONATION | $11,025 |
| 2025 | Mathieson Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Harold W Sweatt Foundation | GENERAL | $1,750 |
| 2025 | John & Marilyn Olson Family | GENERAL PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| 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 | Moonlight Community Foundation | ARTVENTURE YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc | UNKNOWN | $15,000 |
| 2024 | One Valley Community Foundation | UNRESTRICTED DONATION | $11,650 |
| 2024 | The Morgridge Family Foundation | Leadership Circle | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Focus Foundation | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Mathieson Family Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Harold W Sweatt Foundation | GENERAL | $2,000 |
| 2024 | John & Marilyn Olson Family | GENERAL PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| 2023 | One Valley Community Foundation | ART AUCTION MATCH | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Glore Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | M J Murdock Charitable Trust | EVENT COORDINATOR STAFF FUNDING | $20,000 |
| 2023 | M J Murdock Charitable Trust | EVENT COORDINATOR STAFF FUNDING | $20,000 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust | General Operating Support | $12,000 |
| 2023 | Yellowstone Club Community Foundation | BIG SKY CLASSIC MUSIC FESTIVAL | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc | ARTS/CULTURE/HUMANITIES | $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 |
Showing 30 most recent of 64 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Arts Council of Big Sky?
Arts Council of Big Sky is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by The Chicago Community Trust ($370K), M J Murdock Charitable Trust ($230K), Yellowstone Club Community Foundation ($195K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to Arts Council of Big Sky between 2019–2026.
Who is Arts Council of Big Sky's largest funder?
The Chicago Community Trust is the largest recorded funder of Arts Council of Big Sky, with $370K across 2 grants (2023–2025).
How much grant funding has Arts Council of Big Sky received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to Arts Council of Big Sky across 64 grants from 19 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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