Private foundation · EIN 30-6089834 · Bozeman, Montana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Gianforte Fam Charitable Tr

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 256 grants paid, $12M total, median $10K. 88% of grants stayed in Montana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
256
$12M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MT
88%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$231M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 256 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Montana State University Alumni FoundationBozeman, MTCharitable purpose$1.0M
Family Promise of Gallatin ValleyBozeman, MTCharitable purpose$759K
Greater Impact IncBozeman, MTCharitable purpose$715K
St Andrew SchoolHelena, MTCharitable purpose$710K
Options Women's ClinicHelena, MTCharitable purpose$509K
Hope Center Ministries - ButteDivide, MTCharitable purpose$507K
Montana Higher Ed Stud Assis CorpHelena, MTCharitable purpose$492K
Child Bridge IncBigfork, MTCharitable purpose$444K
Mission Valley Christian AcademyPolson, MTCharitable purpose$398K
Pacific Nw Adult and Teen ChallengeMissoula, MTCharitable purpose$358K
Montana Family InstituteLaurel, MTCharitable purpose$303K
Habitat for HumanityKalispell, MTCharitable purpose$273K
CommunioBillings, MTCharitable purpose$261K
The Montana Food Bank NetworkMissoula, MTCharitable purpose$258K
Youth Enterpreneurs Inc - MontanaBaltimore, MDCharitable purpose$244K
Chesterton HouseIthaca, NYCharitable purpose$213K
Grace Bible ChurchBozeman, MTCharitable purpose$205K
Promise686Kalispell, MTCharitable purpose$154K
Montana Chamber FoundationHelena, MTCharitable purpose$125K
Cru Ministries - MontanaBozeman, MTCharitable purpose$113K
Yellowstone Alliance AdventuresBozeman, MTCharitable purpose$99K
Montana Meth ProjectMissoula, MTCharitable purpose$99K
Lavie Dba Billings Crisis Preg Ctr IncBillings, MTCharitable purpose$92K
Prison Fellowship - MontanaLansdowne, VACharitable purpose$90K
Mountain Shadow AssociationBozeman, MTCharitable purpose$88K
Alliance Defending FreedomScottsdale, AZCharitable purpose$75K
Family Research CouncilWashington, DCCharitable purpose$75K
Sunrise Pregnancy Resource CenterSidney, MTCharitable purpose$71K
Aslan Youth MinistriesRed Bank, NJCharitable purpose$70K
Chi Alpha Co Mt Ministry NetworkMissoula, MTCharitable purpose$69K
Hope Center MinistriesClancy, MTCharitable purpose$65K
Love in the Name of Christ - Gallatin CityBozeman, MTCharitable purpose$65K
Fellowship of Christian AthletesHelena, MTCharitable purpose$64K
Education Design LabWashington, DCCharitable purpose$60K
International Students IncColorado Springs, COCharitable purpose$58K
The Salvation Army a California CorpBillings, MTCharitable purpose$55K
Crown Financial Ministries - MontanaKnoxville, TNCharitable purpose$55K
Familylife - MontanaBozeman, MTCharitable purpose$53K
Great Plains GatheringBillings, MTCharitable purpose$51K
A Ray of HopeKalispell, MTCharitable purpose$50K
Carroll CollegeHelena, MTCharitable purpose$50K
Focus on the FamilyColorado Springs, COCharitable purpose$50K
Great Falls Rescue MissionGreat Falls, MTCharitable purpose$50K
Montana Rescue MissionBillings, MTCharitable purpose$50K
Turning Point USAPhoenix, AZCharitable purpose$50K
Union Gospel Mission of MissoulaMissoula, MTCharitable purpose$50K
Love and Sonshine MinistriesBillings, MTCharitable purpose$43K
Code Girls UnitedKalispell, MTCharitable purpose$40K
Mighty Oaks Foundation - Mt Co the Journey Christian FellowshipMissoula, MTCharitable purpose$40K
Alliance for YouthGreat Falls, MTCharitable purpose$39K
Butte Rescue MissionButte, MTCharitable purpose$38K
Community Leadership and Dev IncBillings, MTCharitable purpose$38K
Florence Crittenton Home & ServicesHelena, MTCharitable purpose$38K
Focus - MontanaHelena, MTCharitable purpose$38K
Hope Center Ministries - HelenaClancy, MTCharitable purpose$38K
Greater Missoula Youth for ChristMissoula, MTCharitable purpose$37K
Oaks InternationalBozeman, MTCharitable purpose$36K
Four Winds Assembly of God ChurchBrowning, MTCharitable purpose$35K
Dawson Community CollegeDarby, MTCharitable purpose$33K
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship - Mt Co 1st Christian ChurchBillings, MTCharitable purpose$32K

By state: Montana 225 · Maryland 1 · New York 1 · Colorado 9 · District of Columbia 3 · Arizona 3

About this foundation

Gianforte Fam Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Bozeman, Montana, administered in care of Susan Gianforte, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Gianforte Fam Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Gianforte Fam Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $12M across 256 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Gianforte Fam Charitable Tr give?

Montana (225 grants), Maryland (1 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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