Foundations that fund organizations in Big Fork, Montana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Big Fork nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $167K to Big Fork organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Big Fork around $6,000. 4 of these funders are based in Montana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Big Fork
- $167K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $6,000
- Based in MT
- 57%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Big Fork organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave and Wendy Morgan Foundation | Ogden, UT | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | Fund programs helping Montanas vunerable children |
| The McKnight Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | for general operating support |
| James & Ck Coles Foundation | Whitefish, MT | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Operations |
| Town Pump Charitable Foundation | Butte, MT | 2 | $8,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Meals for backpacks; Food bank support |
| Woodhouse Family Foundation C/O Kirt Woodhouse | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Scattered Seeds Ministry | Missoula, MT | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Help ministry of using food and supplies to help people. |
| Trailwest Foundation | Lolo, MT | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Yes | Josh had a medical condition that required surgery. funds w… |
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 Big Fork, Montana?
Dave and Wendy Morgan Foundation, The McKnight Foundation, James & Ck Coles Foundation, Town Pump Charitable Foundation, Woodhouse Family Foundation C/O Kirt Woodhouse and 2 others reported grants to Big Fork 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 Big Fork. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.