Foundations that fund organizations in Simms, Montana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Simms nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $29K to Simms organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Simms around $800. 3 of these funders are based in Montana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Simms
- $29K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $800
- Based in MT
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Simms organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeller-Knowles Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 3 | $19K | $9,000 | Yes | To help BPA to Attend National Conference; Cover technology Costs; to cover expense for moving the barn |
| Zeller Family Foundation C/O D a Davidson Trust Co | Great Falls, MT | 1 | $8,302 | $8,302 | Preselected only | Programs |
| Heisey Foundation Co US Bank | Great Falls, MT | 1 | $800 | $800 | Preselected only | High school student award |
| New York Life Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Educ. general |
| Town Pump Charitable Foundation | Butte, MT | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Adopt a family |
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 Simms, Montana?
Zeller-Knowles Foundation Inc, Zeller Family Foundation C/O D a Davidson Trust Co, Heisey Foundation Co US Bank, New York Life Foundation, Town Pump Charitable Foundation reported grants to Simms 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 Simms. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.