Foundations that fund organizations in Libby, Montana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Libby nonprofits
17 private foundations gave $534K to Libby organizations in their latest filings; 11 of the 17 that say either way accept applications.
43 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Libby around $7,000. 9 of these funders are based in Montana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 17
- Accept applications
- 11
- of 17 that state a policy
- Dollars to Libby
- $534K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 43
- Typical median grant
- $7,000
- Based in MT
- 53%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Libby organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headwaters Health Foundation of Western Montana | Missoula, MT | 8 | $252K | $7,500 | Yes | General support |
| Oro y Plata Foundation | Kalispell, MT | 3 | $100K | $25K | Preselected only | General operating assistance; Unrestricted funds for operations. |
| Treacy Foundation | Helena, MT | 1 | $35K | $35K | Yes | Capital campaign |
| Wr Grace Foundation Inc | Columbia, MD | 2 | $30K | $15K | Yes | Urban, civic & culture; Health & social welfare |
| Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation | Missoula, MT | 7 | $29K | $3,000 | Yes | 2024 holiday giving; New playground equipment; Fhhl moves and protects 8x5 foot 70-year-old mural roy port… |
| Town Pump Charitable Foundation | Butte, MT | 11 | $26K | $500 | Yes | Adopt a family; Keep kids reading; Meals for backpacks |
| The Kendeda Fund | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | the Kootenai Outdoor Program |
| The Jodar Family Foundation | Bozeman, MT | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Further Tax Exempt Purpose |
| The Steele-Reese Foundation Xxxxx1004 | Chicago, IL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General |
| Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General operating support |
| Sands Memorial Foundation Inc | Havre, MT | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Yes | Operation of an animal welfare organization |
| The Tietz Family Foundation C/O Mark Tietz | Healdsburg, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Ryrie Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $4,224 | $4,224 | Yes | Education support |
| Egbert Family Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | To fulfill the orgs exempt purpose |
| Infinity Trust | Norwalk, OH | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Area of greatest need |
| The Edwards Charitable Foundation Trust | Conner, MT | 1 | $999 | $999 | Yes | Assist in school expenses |
| Montana Youth Sports Association Inc | Billings, MT | 1 | — | Preselected only | Promoting MTYouth Sports |
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 Libby, Montana?
Headwaters Health Foundation of Western Montana, Oro y Plata Foundation, Treacy Foundation, Wr Grace Foundation Inc, Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation and 12 others reported grants to Libby 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 Libby. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.