Foundations that fund organizations in Big Timber, Montana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Big Timber nonprofits
22 private foundations gave $560K to Big Timber organizations in their latest filings; 9 of the 22 that say either way accept applications.
40 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Big Timber around $6,485. 8 of these funders are based in Montana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 22
- Accept applications
- 9
- of 22 that state a policy
- Dollars to Big Timber
- $560K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 40
- Typical median grant
- $6,485
- Based in MT
- 36%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Big Timber organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $200K | $200K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Jody Alise Foundation | Roundup, MT | 1 | $60K | $60K | Yes | Provide youth mental and behavioral health services in the… |
| The Lb Research and Education Foundation C/O Peter Marks | Asheville, NC | 1 | $60K | $60K | Yes | General support |
| Grace Jones Richardson Testamentary Trust C/O Piedmont Trust Co | Greensboro, NC | 9 | $34K | $4,000 | Preselected only | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpo… |
| Sgt Kay Foundation | Bozeman, MT | 3 | $30K | $10K | Preselected only | Educational opportunities for us veterans & their families |
| David a Coulter and Susan C Weeks Charitable Foundation | Albany, NY | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General Charitable Purposes |
| The Bentley Foundation | Billings, MT | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Philanthropic Purposes |
| Norwell Fund | Big Timber, MT | 3 | $19K | $6,485 | Preselected only | To further the charitable acts of the organization. |
| Pgn Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 5 | $16K | $2,000 | Preselected only | Kenya general fund for water; Ambulance service; General purpose |
| The Warburg Pincus Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Supports the work of local nonprofits and projects |
| Business 2 Missions | Monroe, WA | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | Native American Youth |
| Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation | Missoula, MT | 2 | $12K | $6,000 | Yes | Enrichment and health opportunities; 2024 holiday giving |
| Gianforte Family Charitable Trust | Bozeman, MT | 2 | $10K | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable purpose |
| Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General operating support |
| The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust | New York, NY | 1 | $9,988 | $9,988 | Preselected only | Tele-pharmacy at pioneer medical center |
| Wem Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Marshall and Mary Brondum Special Assistance Foundation Inc | Missoula, MT | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Local support |
| Glenn W Bailey Charitable Trust | West Palm Beach, FL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Robotics program |
| Eleven Eleven Foundation | Highland Park, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted charitable gift |
| The Florence S Mahoney Foundation Co Antley & Lopez Llp | Washington, DC | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Provide food to needy people in the big timber/sweet grass… |
| Town Pump Charitable Foundation | Butte, MT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Keep kids reading |
| The Fanwood Foundation C/O Bessemer Trust Company | New York, NY | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | General purpose |
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 Timber, Montana?
The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation, Jody Alise Foundation, The Lb Research and Education Foundation C/O Peter Marks, Grace Jones Richardson Testamentary Trust C/O Piedmont Trust Co, Sgt Kay Foundation and 17 others reported grants to Big Timber 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 Timber. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.