Foundations that fund organizations in Cascade, Montana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Cascade nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $15K to Cascade 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 Cascade around $1,200. 5 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 Cascade
- $15K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $1,200
- Based in MT
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Cascade organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town Pump Charitable Foundation | Butte, MT | 3 | $7,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Keep kids reading; Meals for backpacks; Food bank support |
| Treacy Foundation | Helena, MT | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Capital campaign |
| Gianforte Family Charitable Trust | Bozeman, MT | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Preselected only | Charitable purpose |
| Heisey Foundation Co US Bank | Great Falls, MT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | High school student awards |
| For the Children Inc | Whitefish, MT | 1 | $722 | $722 | Yes | Travel expenses to medical treatment facilities |
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 Cascade, Montana?
Town Pump Charitable Foundation, Treacy Foundation, Gianforte Family Charitable Trust, Heisey Foundation Co US Bank, For the Children Inc reported grants to Cascade 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 Cascade. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.