Foundations that fund organizations in Chinook, Montana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Chinook nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $239K to Chinook organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
13 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Chinook around $8,000. 6 of these funders are based in Montana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Chinook
- $239K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 13
- Typical median grant
- $8,000
- Based in MT
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Chinook organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lloyd D Sweet Education Foundation | Chinook, MT | 1 | $88K | $88K | Preselected only | Higher education |
| Town Pump Charitable Foundation | Butte, MT | 6 | $63K | $3,000 | Yes | Adopt a family; Keep kids reading; Pool rehabilitation |
| Browning Kimball Foundation C/O Foundation Management Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| Treacy Foundation | Helena, MT | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Capital campaign |
| Sands Memorial Foundation Inc | Havre, MT | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Yes | Operation of an animal welfare organization |
| Brown Monson Foundation C/O Maloney & Kennedy Pllc | Auburn, NH | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General |
| Brown Family Foundation | Wolf Point, MT | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation | Missoula, MT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | 2024 holiday giving |
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 Chinook, Montana?
Lloyd D Sweet Education Foundation, Town Pump Charitable Foundation, Browning Kimball Foundation C/O Foundation Management Inc, Treacy Foundation, Sands Memorial Foundation Inc and 3 others reported grants to Chinook 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 Chinook. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.