Foundations that fund organizations in Columbus, Montana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Columbus nonprofits
18 private foundations gave $348K to Columbus organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 18 that say either way accept applications.
28 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Columbus around $5,000. 11 of these funders are based in Montana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 18
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 18 that state a policy
- Dollars to Columbus
- $348K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 28
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in MT
- 61%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Columbus organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browning Kimball Foundation C/O Foundation Management Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | 2 | $90K | $45K | Yes | Helping hands chapter funding; Unrestricted support |
| Grassland Trust | Chicago, IL | 1 | $75K | $75K | Preselected only | General support |
| Copulos Family Hospital Trust | Columbus, MT | 1 | $60K | $60K | Preselected only | Medical care - medical equipment |
| Gianforte Family Charitable Trust | Bozeman, MT | 2 | $30K | $15K | Preselected only | Charitable purpose |
| Susan Scott Heyneman Foundation | Billings, MT | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | For high-density shelving project |
| Town Pump Charitable Foundation | Butte, MT | 5 | $20K | $1,000 | Yes | Adopt a family; Keep kids reading; Meals for backpacks |
| FIRST Cornerstone Foundation Inc-Ima | West Chester, PA | 2 | $15K | $7,500 | Preselected only | General operating |
| First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc | Billings, MT | 4 | $8,000 | $2,500 | Yes | General Operating Support; Volunteer Day Project |
| Donald & Carol Roberts Foundation in Memory of Virginia K Weston Inc | Billings, MT | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Dave and Wendy Morgan Foundation | Ogden, UT | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Preselected only | Providing resources to young men and women enrolled in FFA… |
| The Florence S Mahoney Foundation Co Antley & Lopez Llp | Washington, DC | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Housing/services for adults with developmental disabilities |
| Compass Mental Health Foundation | Camden, SC | 1 | $3,690 | $3,690 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation | Missoula, MT | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | 2024 holiday giving |
| Burnt Leather Foundation | Bozeman, MT | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Working ranch for disabled adults |
| Kaj Seifert Foundation for Aspiring Artists | Bozeman, MT | 1 | $1,220 | $1,220 | Preselected only | Drum Set |
| Johnson Family Foundation | Billings, MT | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Preselected only | Further exempt purpose |
| Foundation for Community Vitality | Billings, MT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Backpack Program |
| Braly Family Foundation | Longmont, CO | 1 | $750 | $750 | Preselected only | Grant request |
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 Columbus, Montana?
Browning Kimball Foundation C/O Foundation Management Inc, Grassland Trust, Copulos Family Hospital Trust, Gianforte Family Charitable Trust, Susan Scott Heyneman Foundation and 13 others reported grants to Columbus 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 Columbus. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.