Private foundation · EIN 81-0522327 · Dillon, Montana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Pioneer Federal Community Foundation Inc

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 21 grants paid, $60K total, median $2,500. 100% of grants stayed in Montana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
21
$60K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in MT
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 20 of 21 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Rialto Community TheatreDeer Lodge, MTStage lighting and new projector$16K
University of Montana Western FoundationDillon, MTScholarships, golf scramble, and shakespeare in the parks$9,000
Be the Change 406 Youth CoalitionDillon, MTMeals for monthly member meetings and color run supplies$3,000
Beaverhead County Dui TaskforceDillon, MTSober rides campaign$3,000
Women's Resource CenterDillon, MTFood and essential supplies for shelter clients$2,900
Leaf FoundationDeer Lodge, MTElementary snack pack$2,600
Deer Lodge Medical Center AuxiliaryDeer Lodge, MTHealth related education program$2,500
Dillon Public LibraryDillon, MTSummer reading program$2,500
Deer Lodge Food PantryDeer Lodge, MTFood for the vulnerable in our community$2,500
Beaverhead Food PantryDillon, MTFood for the vulnerable in our community$2,500
Beaverhead Trails CoalitionDillon, MTTrail improvements$2,000
Powell County Medical FoundationDeer Lodge, MTTo sponsor the charity golf tournament$1,500
Deer Lodge School District #1Deer Lodge, MTMarch madness book bracket$1,400
Deer Lodge Elementary SchoolDeer Lodge, MTTo purchase library book bins$1,000
Pioneer Mountain Education FoundationDillon, MTDouble black diamond ski sponsorship$1,000
Beaverhead Community Wood Bank Ministry IncDillon, MTFirewood for those in need$1,000
Barrett Hospital Foundation IncDillon, MTEquipment & technology$1,000
Backpack for KidsDeer Lodge, MTSchool backpacks and supplies for children$1,000
Chi AlphaDillon, MTCambodia mission trip and educational outreach support$500
Hicktown BaseballDillon, MTYouth travel baseball program support$500

About this foundation

Pioneer Federal Community Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Dillon, Montana, administered in care of Thomas G Welch, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Pioneer Federal Community Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Pioneer Federal Community Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $60K across 21 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Pioneer Federal Community Foundation Inc give?

Montana (21 grants), per its latest filing.

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