Foundations that fund organizations in Forsyth, Montana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Forsyth nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $40K to Forsyth organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
15 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Forsyth around $1,500. 2 of these funders are based in Montana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Forsyth
- $40K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 15
- Typical median grant
- $1,500
- Based in MT
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Forsyth organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town Pump Charitable Foundation | Butte, MT | 9 | $31K | $2,500 | Yes | Meals for backpacks; Adopt a family; Food bank support |
| Karol Uryga-Nawarowski Foundation | Castro Valley, CA | 3 | $4,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Town Pump Matching; Food Pantry; General Support |
| First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc | Billings, MT | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | General Operating Support |
| Kenney Family Foundation Inc | Baltimore, MD | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Fulmer Library Fund | Chicago, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Program support |
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 Forsyth, Montana?
Town Pump Charitable Foundation, Karol Uryga-Nawarowski Foundation, First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc, Kenney Family Foundation Inc, Fulmer Library Fund reported grants to Forsyth 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 Forsyth. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.