Foundations that fund organizations in Sidney, Montana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Sidney nonprofits
16 private foundations gave $805K to Sidney organizations in their latest filings; 7 of the 16 that say either way accept applications.
53 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Sidney around $10K. 10 of these funders are based in Montana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 16
- Accept applications
- 7
- of 16 that state a policy
- Dollars to Sidney
- $805K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 53
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in MT
- 63%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Sidney organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M J Murdock Charitable Trust | Vancouver, WA | 1 | $450K | $450K | Yes | Purchase of a new hyperbaric system |
| Gianforte Family Charitable Trust | Bozeman, MT | 1 | $71K | $71K | Preselected only | Charitable purpose |
| John & Marilyn Olson Family Foundation | Sidney, MT | 20 | $62K | $3,000 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Dayton Foundation C/O Robert Goss | Sidney, MT | 9 | $44K | $2,000 | Preselected only | Donation; Donations; Scholarship |
| Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation | Missoula, MT | 1 | $35K | $35K | Yes | Out-of-school time socio-emotional learning program |
| Town Pump Charitable Foundation | Butte, MT | 5 | $31K | $9,500 | Yes | Keep kids reading; Gas detection project; Meals for backpacks |
| Oro y Plata Foundation | Kalispell, MT | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | General administrative assistance |
| Oneok Foundation Inc | Tulsa, OK | 2 | $30K | $15K | Yes | Expanded programming & operations support; 4 4-gas meters |
| Milton S Olson Small Animal Benefit Foundation | Williston, ND | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | For expenditures of cats & dogs, spay neuter, smart pet own… |
| Sample Foundation Inc | Billings, MT | 1 | $12K | $12K | Yes | Game room equipment |
| Tykeson Family Charitable Trust | Ovando, MT | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General fund |
| Soaring Eagle Foundation | Sidney, MT | 5 | $8,570 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Business Cultivation Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,400 | $1,400 | Yes | General & Unrestricted |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 2 | $600 | $300 | Preselected only | Recreation, sports, leisure, athletics |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| 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 Sidney, Montana?
M J Murdock Charitable Trust, Gianforte Family Charitable Trust, John & Marilyn Olson Family Foundation, Dayton Foundation C/O Robert Goss, Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation and 11 others reported grants to Sidney 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 Sidney. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.