Foundations that fund organizations in Big Sandy, Montana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Big Sandy nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $405K to Big Sandy organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
25 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Big Sandy around $14K. 6 of these funders are based in Montana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Big Sandy
- $405K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 25
- Typical median grant
- $14K
- Based in MT
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Big Sandy organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lippard-Clawiter Foundation | Great Falls, MT | 12 | $144K | $5,000 | Yes | Programs |
| Tordik Wildlife Foundation | Carter, MT | 6 | $100K | $14K | Preselected only | Charitable; Charitable - rotary club |
| Treacy Foundation | Helena, MT | 2 | $90K | $45K | Yes | Capital campaign |
| Montana Healthcare Foundation | Bozeman, MT | 1 | $42K | $42K | Yes | Big sky medical center (bsmc) rural health clinic (rhc) int… |
| Browning Kimball Foundation C/O Foundation Management Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| Koch Foundation Inc | Gainesville, FL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | To support a youth pilgrimage |
| Boe Brothers Foundation D a Davidson Trust Co | Great Falls, MT | 1 | $2,960 | $2,960 | Yes | Programs |
| P2 Foundation Inc | Big Sky, MT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
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 Sandy, Montana?
Lippard-Clawiter Foundation, Tordik Wildlife Foundation, Treacy Foundation, Montana Healthcare Foundation, Browning Kimball Foundation C/O Foundation Management Inc and 3 others reported grants to Big Sandy 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 Sandy. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.