Foundations that fund organizations in Thompson Falls, Montana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Thompson Falls nonprofits
15 private foundations gave $93K to Thompson Falls organizations in their latest filings; 7 of the 15 that say either way accept applications.
26 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Thompson Falls around $3,200. 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 Thompson Falls
- $93K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 26
- Typical median grant
- $3,200
- Based in MT
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Thompson Falls organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town Pump Charitable Foundation | Butte, MT | 7 | $23K | $2,000 | Yes | Keep kids reading; Food bank support; Professional development |
| Headwaters Health Foundation of Western Montana | Missoula, MT | 2 | $15K | $7,500 | Yes | General support |
| Thompson Falls Pickleball Club | Thompson Falls, MT | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | Establish new Pickleball Association |
| Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation | Missoula, MT | 2 | $8,000 | $4,000 | Yes | 2024 holiday giving; Providing technical support to local non-profits. |
| Norton & Barbara Peck Family Foundation | Tualatin, OR | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Frisbie Morbella Foundation | Thompson Falls, MT | 3 | $5,420 | $1,720 | Yes | Community support; Online REFLEX Program; Community Support |
| Clark Fork Enrichment Corp | Plains, MT | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Supplemental funding during shutdown |
| Treacy Foundation | Helena, MT | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Capital campaign |
| Sample Foundation Inc | Billings, MT | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Yes | Designated |
| The Avista Foundation | Spokane, WA | 2 | $3,400 | $1,700 | Yes | Annual Food Pantry Donation; General Operating Support |
| Montana Conservation Elders | Helena, MT | 1 | $3,200 | $3,200 | Preselected only | Summer camp scholarships for kids. |
| The Lb Lane Family Foundation Inc | Hickory, NC | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General operating fund |
| Sippy Foundation | Missoula, MT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Operations |
| Held Family Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $750 | $750 | Preselected only | Charitable contribution to organization. |
| James G and Marcia H Valeo Charitable Fd | Santa Monica, CA | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Community services |
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 Thompson Falls, Montana?
Town Pump Charitable Foundation, Headwaters Health Foundation of Western Montana, Thompson Falls Pickleball Club, Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation, Norton & Barbara Peck Family Foundation and 10 others reported grants to Thompson Falls 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 Thompson Falls. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.