Foundations that fund organizations in Fairview, Montana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Fairview nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $4,000 to Fairview organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Fairview around $500. 4 of these funders are based in Montana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Fairview
- $4,000
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $500
- Based in MT
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Fairview organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John & Marilyn Olson Family Foundation | Sidney, MT | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Starr Foundation | Fairview, MT | 5 | $1,400 | $300 | Yes | Community Service; community service |
| Friends of the Fairview Bridge | Fairview, MT | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Support for youth baseball |
| June & Ted Sullivan Family | Sidney, MT | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | Financial need |
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 Fairview, Montana?
John & Marilyn Olson Family Foundation, Starr Foundation, Friends of the Fairview Bridge, June & Ted Sullivan Family reported grants to Fairview 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 Fairview. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.