Foundations that fund organizations in Box Elder, Montana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Box Elder nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $371K to Box Elder organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
14 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Box Elder around $25K. 5 of these funders are based in Montana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to Box Elder
- $371K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 14
- Typical median grant
- $25K
- Based in MT
- 56%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Box Elder organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana Healthcare Foundation | Bozeman, MT | 4 | $141K | $38K | Yes | Nurturing healthy moms for bright futures; Improving access to behavioral health on the rocky boy rese…; Hi-line urgent care feasibility |
| Northwest Area Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $75K | $75K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Op & We Edwards Foundation Inc | Red Lodge, MT | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Philanthropic purpose |
| Gianforte Family Charitable Trust | Bozeman, MT | 2 | $41K | $21K | Preselected only | Charitable purpose |
| The Kendeda Fund | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| The Steele-Reese Foundation Xxxxx1004 | Chicago, IL | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | General |
| Town Pump Charitable Foundation | Butte, MT | 2 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Yes | Keep kids reading; Food bank support |
| Woodhouse Family Foundation C/O Kirt Woodhouse | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| Lippard-Clawiter Foundation | Great Falls, MT | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 | Yes | Programs |
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 Box Elder, Montana?
Montana Healthcare Foundation, Northwest Area Foundation, Op & We Edwards Foundation Inc, Gianforte Family Charitable Trust, The Kendeda Fund and 4 others reported grants to Box Elder 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 Box Elder. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.