Foundations that fund organizations in Boulder, Montana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Boulder nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $60K to Boulder organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Boulder around $7,500. 3 of these funders are based in Montana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Boulder
- $60K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $7,500
- Based in MT
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Boulder organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $28K | $28K | Preselected only | Montana girls flag football |
| Headwaters Health Foundation of Western Montana | Missoula, MT | 2 | $15K | $7,500 | Yes | General support; Capacity building for children and families in southwest mo… |
| Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation | Missoula, MT | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Youth leadership program |
| Town Pump Charitable Foundation | Butte, MT | 2 | $6,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Keep kids reading; Food bank support |
| Otter Island Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $1,350 | $1,350 | Preselected only | Annual fund |
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 Boulder, Montana?
The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation, Headwaters Health Foundation of Western Montana, Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation, Town Pump Charitable Foundation, Otter Island Foundation reported grants to Boulder 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 Boulder. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.