Foundations that fund organizations in East Helena, Montana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for East Helena nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $99K to East Helena organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
14 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to East Helena around $10K. 2 of these funders are based in Montana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to East Helena
- $99K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 14
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in MT
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to East Helena organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town Pump Charitable Foundation | Butte, MT | 6 | $30K | $1,000 | Yes | Adopt a family; Keep kids reading; New bleachers |
| Hiltner Leo & Kathryn Char Endowmt | St Louis, MO | 1 | $18K | $18K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Edward P Maronick Foundation FIRST Premier Bank Trust Department | Sioux Falls, SD | 2 | $13K | $6,500 | Yes | General operations; Genearl operations |
| Ash Grove Charitable Foundation | Overland Park, KS | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Civic and cultural |
| Wipfli Foundation Inc | Wausau, WI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General funding |
| Grassland Trust | Chicago, IL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General support |
| Headwaters Health Foundation of Western Montana | Missoula, MT | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | General support |
| Philanthropy International | Claremont, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Support of wounded veterans |
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 East Helena, Montana?
Town Pump Charitable Foundation, Hiltner Leo & Kathryn Char Endowmt, Edward P Maronick Foundation FIRST Premier Bank Trust Department, Ash Grove Charitable Foundation, Wipfli Foundation Inc and 3 others reported grants to East Helena 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 East Helena. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.