Foundations that fund organizations in Browning, Montana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Browning nonprofits
34 private foundations gave $2.4M to Browning organizations in their latest filings; 9 of the 34 that say either way accept applications.
56 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Browning around $25K. 9 of these funders are based in Montana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 34
- Accept applications
- 9
- of 34 that state a policy
- Dollars to Browning
- $2.4M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 56
- Typical median grant
- $25K
- Based in MT
- 26%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Browning organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Area Foundation | St Paul, MN | 3 | $275K | $75K | Preselected only | General operating support; Blackfeet eco knowledge shield keeper program |
| Wells Fargo Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $250K | $250K | Preselected only | NACDCFS Strengthening through Capacity Building |
| Novo Foundation | Hurley, NY | 2 | $225K | $113K | Preselected only | General support |
| Montana Healthcare Foundation | Bozeman, MT | 5 | $200K | $50K | Yes | Blackfeet meadowlark initiative; Meadowlark initiative; Four bands workforce & professional development |
| Dave and Wendy Morgan Foundation | Ogden, UT | 2 | $190K | $95K | Preselected only | Commerical Drivers License Courses; Fund the food pantry |
| Wilburforce Foundation C/O Lisa Weinstein | Seattle, WA | 4 | $160K | $45K | Yes | Environmental - blackfeet fish and wildlife chief mountain…; Environmental - chief mountain guardians work supported by…; Environmental - chief mountain shield keepers project 2024 |
| The Kendeda Fund | Wilmington, DE | 3 | $155K | $50K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted; the work of the Native Science Field center |
| Cedar Tree Foundation | Boston, MA | 2 | $150K | $75K | Preselected only | Project support for the native science field center's envir…; Project support of the blackfeet nation regenerative grazin… |
| The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $150K | $150K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| The Wana Brands Foundation | Boulder, CO | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | Capital Campaign |
| Gianforte Family Charitable Trust | Bozeman, MT | 3 | $65K | $25K | Preselected only | Charitable purpose |
| Better Way Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Little Flower Academy Initiative |
| McGregor Family Foundation | Great Falls, MT | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Greatest Needs For the School. |
| Charlotte y Martin Foundation-Ima | Seattle, WA | 1 | $45K | $45K | Yes | General operating |
| Wayfarer Foundation | Highland Park, IL | 1 | $43K | $43K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Oro y Plata Foundation | Kalispell, MT | 1 | $40K | $40K | Preselected only | General operating assistance |
| The Bunting Family Foundation C/O Knollwood Investment Advisory | Hunt Valley, MD | 1 | $35K | $35K | Preselected only | To further the exempt purpose of the organization |
| Town Pump Charitable Foundation | Butte, MT | 5 | $28K | $7,500 | Yes | Food bank support; Scholarship; Adopt a family |
| Vadon Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | To support organization |
| The John J McDonnell Margaret T O'Brien Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General |
| Terra Foundation for American Art | Chicago, IL | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Arts education |
| Allyn Family Foundation Inc | Skaneateles, NY | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General operating support (donor fund) |
| Koch Foundation Inc | Gainesville, FL | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | To support stipends for the principal and a volunteer teach… |
| Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company Foundation | Winstonsalem, NC | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Blackfeet wellness through bison harvesting |
| Earth Rising Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Brady Foundation | Billings, MT | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General fund |
| Woodhouse Family Foundation C/O Kirt Woodhouse | Minneapolis, MN | 2 | $8,800 | $4,400 | Preselected only | General support |
| Gibson Gives Foundation Dba Gibson Gives | Nashville, TN | 1 | $6,392 | $6,392 | Yes | Program use & fundraising efforts |
| Heisey Foundation Co US Bank | Great Falls, MT | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | High school student award |
| Soka 'piiwa Foundation | Sheridan, WY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Food pantry |
| Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation | Missoula, MT | 2 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Yes | 2024 holiday giving |
| One-Millionorg Foundation | Whitefish, MT | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Support indigenous knowledge, language, culture, and land s… |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| James G and Marcia H Valeo Charitable Fd | Santa Monica, CA | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Educational |
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 Browning, Montana?
Northwest Area Foundation, Wells Fargo Foundation, Novo Foundation, Montana Healthcare Foundation, Dave and Wendy Morgan Foundation and 29 others reported grants to Browning 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 Browning. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.