Foundations that fund organizations in Arlee, Montana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Arlee nonprofits
20 private foundations gave $500K to Arlee organizations in their latest filings; 11 of the 20 that say either way accept applications.
23 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Arlee around $8,750. 13 of these funders are based in Montana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 20
- Accept applications
- 11
- of 20 that state a policy
- Dollars to Arlee
- $500K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 23
- Typical median grant
- $8,750
- Based in MT
- 65%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Arlee organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana Pool Service Foundation | Missoula, MT | 1 | $200K | $200K | Yes | Grant to community to build skatepark |
| Vadon Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $95K | $95K | Preselected only | To support organization |
| Charlotte y Martin Foundation-Ima | Seattle, WA | 2 | $30K | $15K | Yes | General operating |
| Montana Healthcare Foundation | Bozeman, MT | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Building organizational resilience: sustaining & strengthen… |
| Theodore R and Vivian M Johnson Scholarship Foundation Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Educational grant |
| Gianforte Family Charitable Trust | Bozeman, MT | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Charitable purpose |
| Op & We Edwards Foundation Inc | Red Lodge, MT | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Philanthropic purpose |
| Headwaters Health Foundation of Western Montana | Missoula, MT | 2 | $18K | $8,750 | Yes | General support |
| The Kendeda Fund | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Oro y Plata Foundation | Kalispell, MT | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General operating assistance |
| Friends of the Arlee School | Arlee, MT | 2 | $12K | $6,143 | Preselected only | Grant for art and nature programs for the youth of Arlee; Grant is made to teachers in the Arlee Schools to purchase… |
| Town Pump Charitable Foundation | Butte, MT | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Yes | Food bank support |
| Pennmont Foundation | Bozeman, MT | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Support programs |
| Burnt Leather Foundation | Bozeman, MT | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 | Preselected only | Equine rescue & rehab |
| Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation | Missoula, MT | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | 2024 holiday giving |
| Solid Rock Foundation Co Rosamond Stanton | Livingston, MT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General fund |
| Fabenco Founding Fathers Fdn | Houston, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Original occupants assistance |
| Leaw Family Foundation Inc | Scottsville, VA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General purpose of donee |
| The Homestead Foundation Inc | Livingston, MT | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Philanthropic purposes |
| Homer Skelton Charitable Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $300 | $300 | Yes | General & Unrestricted |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Arlee, Montana?
Montana Pool Service Foundation, Vadon Foundation, Charlotte y Martin Foundation-Ima, Montana Healthcare Foundation, Theodore R and Vivian M Johnson Scholarship Foundation Inc and 15 others reported grants to Arlee organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Arlee. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.