Foundations that fund organizations in Fairfield, Montana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Fairfield nonprofits
11 private foundations gave $190K to Fairfield organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 11 that say either way accept applications.
16 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Fairfield around $4,000. 10 of these funders are based in Montana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 11
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 11 that state a policy
- Dollars to Fairfield
- $190K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 16
- Typical median grant
- $4,000
- Based in MT
- 91%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Fairfield organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boe Brothers Foundation D a Davidson Trust Co | Great Falls, MT | 3 | $121K | $52K | Yes | Scholarships; Programs |
| Whm Family Foundation | Great Falls, MT | 1 | $18K | $18K | Preselected only | To support charitable purposes |
| Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation | Missoula, MT | 2 | $18K | $8,750 | Yes | Fairfield community hall renovation project; 2024 holiday giving |
| Thor Svenby-Sophie Johnson Scholarship Fund | Billings, MT | 1 | $13K | $13K | Yes | Scholarship |
| Harold Shirlie Klinker Foundation | Fairfield, MT | 2 | $9,000 | $4,500 | Preselected only | Social welfare |
| Cut Bank Elks Lodge Charitable Corp | Cut Bank, MT | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | Grant for summer program |
| Town Pump Charitable Foundation | Butte, MT | 2 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Yes | Keep kids reading; Food bank support |
| Flying High Foundation | Vaughn, MT | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | To support charitable purposes |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| Heisey Foundation Co US Bank | Great Falls, MT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | High school student award |
| Oscar Kenck Charitable Remainder Unitrust | Augusta, MT | 1 | $700 | $700 | Preselected only | Entry fees for educational events |
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 Fairfield, Montana?
Boe Brothers Foundation D a Davidson Trust Co, Whm Family Foundation, Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation, Thor Svenby-Sophie Johnson Scholarship Fund, Harold Shirlie Klinker Foundation and 6 others reported grants to Fairfield 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 Fairfield. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.