Foundations that fund organizations in Shepherd, Montana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Shepherd nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $122K to Shepherd organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Shepherd around $5,000. 4 of these funders are based in Montana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Shepherd
- $122K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in MT
- 57%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Shepherd organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Montana veterans |
| Harnish Foundation | Tukwila, WA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Veteran canine program |
| Town Pump Charitable Foundation | Butte, MT | 2 | $8,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Meals for backpacks; Food bank support |
| Paul Milan and Cynthia Long Foster Foundation | Billings, MT | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Signal Peak Community Foundation | Helena, MT | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Grants for supplies |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Community improvement, capacity building |
| John a Peterson Foundation | Huntley, MT | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General use |
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 Shepherd, Montana?
The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation, Harnish Foundation, Town Pump Charitable Foundation, Paul Milan and Cynthia Long Foster Foundation, Signal Peak Community Foundation and 2 others reported grants to Shepherd 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 Shepherd. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.