Foundations that fund organizations in Hardin, Montana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Hardin nonprofits
16 private foundations gave $437K to Hardin organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 16 that say either way accept applications.
26 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Hardin around $5,000. 10 of these funders are based in Montana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 16
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 16 that state a policy
- Dollars to Hardin
- $437K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 26
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in MT
- 63%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Hardin organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Bremer Trust | St Paul, MN | 1 | $200K | $200K | Yes | Healthcare capital |
| Foundation for Community Vitality | Billings, MT | 6 | $91K | $2,500 | Preselected only | In Honor of Drew Lehr; Sustaining Big Horn County-Operational Support; Security Camera/Door Installation |
| Gladys E Knowles Charitable Trust | Eagan, MN | 1 | $35K | $35K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Montana Healthcare Foundation | Bozeman, MT | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Hardin acreage planning |
| The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Montana girls flag football |
| Big Horn County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary | Hardin, MT | 1 | $18K | $18K | Preselected only | Medical equipment |
| First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc | Billings, MT | 5 | $14K | $2,500 | Yes | General Operating Support |
| Brust Family Foundation | Franklin, TN | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | donation is focused on relief and recovery for residents wh… |
| Town Pump Charitable Foundation | Butte, MT | 2 | $11K | $5,500 | Yes | Keep kids reading; Meals for backpacks |
| Oro y Plata Foundation | Kalispell, MT | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General operating assistance |
| Hing Ng Charitable Trust | Del Rey Oaks, CA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Homeless assistance |
| Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation | Missoula, MT | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | 2024 holiday giving |
| Schatzi Family Foundation Inc | Billings, MT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Philanthropic purpose |
| Andrew and Paulette Laszlo Foundation | Billings, MT | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Philanthropic purposes |
| Dan & Jeanne Scott Family Foundation | Billings, MT | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Spay/Neuter Program |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $50 | $50 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
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 Hardin, Montana?
Otto Bremer Trust, Foundation for Community Vitality, Gladys E Knowles Charitable Trust, Montana Healthcare Foundation, The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation and 11 others reported grants to Hardin 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 Hardin. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.