Foundations that fund organizations in Belt, Montana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Belt nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $44K to Belt organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
15 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Belt around $4,000. 4 of these funders are based in Montana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Belt
- $44K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 15
- Typical median grant
- $4,000
- Based in MT
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Belt organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leroy and Claris Strand Foundation | Stanford, MT | 11 | $29K | $2,000 | Yes | Charitable; Programs |
| Town Pump Charitable Foundation | Butte, MT | 2 | $10K | $5,000 | Yes | Meals for backpacks; Food bank support |
| The Gerhart Foundation | Great Falls, MT | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Help with community performing arts |
| Heisey Foundation Co US Bank | Great Falls, MT | 1 | $800 | $800 | Preselected only | High school student award |
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 Belt, Montana?
Leroy and Claris Strand Foundation, Town Pump Charitable Foundation, The Gerhart Foundation, Heisey Foundation Co US Bank reported grants to Belt 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 Belt. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.