Foundations that fund organizations in Plains, Montana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Plains nonprofits
15 private foundations gave $204K to Plains organizations in their latest filings; 7 of the 15 that say either way accept applications.
29 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Plains around $6,500. 10 of these funders are based in Montana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 15
- Accept applications
- 7
- of 15 that state a policy
- Dollars to Plains
- $204K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 29
- Typical median grant
- $6,500
- Based in MT
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Plains organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana Healthcare Foundation | Bozeman, MT | 2 | $63K | $31K | Yes | Clark fork valley hospital (cfvh) medicine network behavior… |
| Headwaters Health Foundation of Western Montana | Missoula, MT | 4 | $30K | $7,500 | Yes | General support |
| Treacy Foundation | Helena, MT | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Capital campaign |
| Gianforte Family Charitable Trust | Bozeman, MT | 2 | $13K | $6,500 | Preselected only | Charitable purpose |
| Town Pump Charitable Foundation | Butte, MT | 4 | $13K | $1,500 | Yes | Food bank support; Keep kids reading; Adopt a family |
| William and Lorene Nefsy Foundation | Miles City, MT | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | Community Support |
| Breitenstein Plains Library Foundation | Eagan, MN | 1 | $11K | $11K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Alpine Education Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $9,500 | $9,500 | Preselected only | Alpine education |
| J a McGowan Foundation Co Kathryn Gregg | Plains, MT | 7 | $8,093 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General operating purposes; K-12 education |
| Frisbie Morbella Foundation | Thompson Falls, MT | 1 | $7,250 | $7,250 | Yes | Community Support |
| Clark Fork Enrichment Corp | Plains, MT | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Supplemental funds during shut down |
| Reinemund Family Foundation | Denver, CO | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation | Missoula, MT | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | 2024 holiday giving |
| Bnsf Railway Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Civic |
| The Andrew Allen Charitable Foundation | Cheyenne, WY | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Preselected only | General 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 Plains, Montana?
Montana Healthcare Foundation, Headwaters Health Foundation of Western Montana, Treacy Foundation, Gianforte Family Charitable Trust, Town Pump Charitable Foundation and 10 others reported grants to Plains 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 Plains. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.