Foundations that fund organizations in Three Forks, Montana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Three Forks nonprofits
11 private foundations gave $134K to Three Forks organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 11 that say either way accept applications.
14 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Three Forks around $5,000. 3 of these funders are based in Montana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 11
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 11 that state a policy
- Dollars to Three Forks
- $134K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 14
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in MT
- 27%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Three Forks organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald & Martha Dewees Foundation | Greenville, DE | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | Operations |
| Timothy T Day Foundation Inc | Phoenix, AZ | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Social services |
| The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $22K | $22K | Preselected only | Montana girls flag football |
| Gibson Gives Foundation Dba Gibson Gives | Nashville, TN | 1 | $5,398 | $5,398 | Yes | Program use & fundraising efforts |
| Karl M Johnson Foundation | Jackson, WY | 1 | $5,276 | $5,276 | Yes | Golf tournaments |
| Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation | Missoula, MT | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Teaching grants and scholarships for hs seniors in 2023 sch… |
| 44 North Foundation Inc | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Cashman Family Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Donation for general operations |
| Town Pump Charitable Foundation | Butte, MT | 4 | $4,000 | $750 | Yes | Keep kids reading; Summer enrichment; Program support |
| Locati Edge | Bozeman, MT | 1 | $1,785 | $1,785 | Preselected only | Lifetime piano lessons and materials(family) |
| Awa Family Foundation C/O Margaret C Arundel | The Plains, VA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Serving special operations forces |
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 Three Forks, Montana?
Donald & Martha Dewees Foundation, Timothy T Day Foundation Inc, The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation, Gibson Gives Foundation Dba Gibson Gives, Karl M Johnson Foundation and 6 others reported grants to Three Forks 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 Three Forks. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.