The Greater Montana Foundation | Foundation Profile
GrantBay analyzes IRS Form 990-PF data to help grant seekers find fit funders like The Greater Montana Foundation. Data shown is extracted from Form 990-PF filings.
EIN: 81-6009847
Foundation Overview
Based in Helena, MT, The Greater Montana Foundation has awarded 233 grants totaling $4,001,132 to organizations in Montana, California and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $1,575 to $85,000, with a median award of $12,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$4,001,132
Total Assets
$11,780,778
Median Grant (all grants)
$12,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
40
Median Grant
$10,000
% Median Grant Decline
-31%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
March 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Growth-Minded: 55%
22 of 40 recipients (55%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
Montana
95% of all grants are concentrated in Montana, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Montana, funding concentrates in Helena (22%), Missoula (21%), Bozeman (15%).
Funding Trajectory
+26%
Moderate 26% growth trend over 8 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Community Projects + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (49%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
Loading geographic data...
Loading chart...
Loading chart...
Loading chart...
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Greater Montana Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friends Of Montana Pbs | $35,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | Support For Numerous Programs Including Backroads Of Montana, 11th And Grant, And New Programs. | 2024 |
| From The Heart Productions | $30,000 | Oxnard, CA, US | For Montana Sessions, A Collection Of Short Films Featuring Some Of Montana's Finest Musicians Performing Live In Outdoor Locations Throughout The State. | 2024 |
| Maps Media Institute | $30,000 | Hamilton, MT, US | Supports The General Operations Of Maps Media Institute. | 2024 |
| Maps Media Lab | $30,000 | Hamilton, MT, US | Supports The Maps Fort Belknap Community Program, Which Will Provide Year-round Free Professional Media Arts Education For Youth In The Fort Belknap Indian Community. | 2024 |
| Montana Broadcasters Association | $47,737 | Clancy, MT, US | Eb Awards For Excellence In Commercial Broadcasting And Support For A U.s. Senate Debate. | 2024 |
| Montana Free Press | $20,000 | Helena, MT, US | For Broadcast Expansion Providing Montana Free Press Journalism To Broadcast Stations Across Montana. | 2024 |
| Montana Public Radio | $25,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Continued Program Support In Various Radio, Online, And Streaming Programming. | 2024 |
| University Of Montana School Of Journalism | $24,000 | Missoula, MT, US | In Continued Support For Various Student Productions And Internships. | 2024 |
| Glacier National Park Conservancy (Rise Up Montana) | $10,000 | Columbia Falls, MT, US | 60 Minute Production "Journey To The Sun." | 2024 |
| Sweet Grass Arts Alliance | $8,000 | Big Timber, MT, US | Supports Production Of A Feature-length Documentary Film That Will Reveal The Unique Art And Life Of Famed Western Photographer, Barbara Van Cleve. | 2024 |
| Cine Billings (Beartooth Films) | $9,500 | Billings, MT, US | Preparing The Film "Return," Which Is The Story Of Retired Green Beret, Jim Markel, For Public Broadcast. | 2024 |
| Big Sky Film Institute (When They Were Here) | $10,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Production Of A Feature-length Documentary "When They Were Here," That Is Meant To Bring To Life The Missing And Murdered Indigenous Women And Girls Crisis In Montana. | 2024 |
| Friends Of Montana Pbs (Cooke City Avalanche) | $20,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | Supports Production Of A 60 Minute Film On Cooke City, Mt, Which Holds A Unique Position As One Of The Deadliest Avalanche Regions In North America, With A Winter Population Under 100 Residents. | 2024 |
| Inclusive Outdoors Project (Lotus Producers) | $10,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | Supports The Project "Modify-an Adaptive Snow Machining Film," Which Follows Three Adaptive Athletes With Disabilities In The Backcountry Of Southwest Montana On Snow Machines. | 2024 |
| Working Quiet Butte (Beyond Yellowstone) | $10,000 | Butte, MT, US | Supports A New Audio Project That Will Tell The Stories Of Montana That Are At Risk Of Being Lost And Forgotten. | 2024 |
| Archie Bray Foundation | $7,500 | Helena, MT, US | Supports Season Four Of The Popular Brickyard Podcast Network. | 2024 |
| Montana Historical Society | $10,000 | Helena, MT, US | Support The Production Of A Video To Be Displayed As Part Of Montana Homeland Gallery "Tribes Today" Display Within The New Montana Heritage Center. | 2024 |
| Center For Restorative Youth Justice | $3,000 | Kalispell, MT, US | Supports The Production Of "Sharing The Story Of Cryj," A Film Project To Illustrate The Origins And Program Evolution Of Center For Restorative Justice. | 2024 |
| Montana Casagal Association | $10,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Support Production And Distribution Of A Three-part Video Series, Which Will Raise Awareness Of Montana Casa's Programs And Showcase The Positive Impact Montana Casa Has In Its Communities. | 2024 |
| Vox Box Arts Collective (Fireside Films) | $10,000 | Glendale, CA, US | Support For A Feature Film "You Can Call Me Jamie." | 2024 |
| Friends Of Montana Pbs | $35,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | Support For Numerous Programs Including Backroads Of Montana, 11th And Grant, And New Programs. | 2024 |
| From The Heart Productions | $30,000 | Oxnard, CA, US | For Montana Sessions, A Collection Of Short Films Featuring Some Of Montana's Finest Musicians Performing Live In Outdoor Locations Throughout The State. | 2024 |
| Maps Media Institute | $30,000 | Hamilton, MT, US | Supports The General Operations Of Maps Media Institute. | 2024 |
| Maps Media Lab | $30,000 | Hamilton, MT, US | Supports The Maps Fort Belknap Community Program, Which Will Provide Year-round Free Professional Media Arts Education For Youth In The Fort Belknap Indian Community. | 2024 |
| Montana Broadcasters Association | $47,737 | Clancy, MT, US | Eb Awards For Excellence In Commercial Broadcasting And Support For A U.s. Senate Debate. | 2024 |
| Montana Free Press | $20,000 | Helena, MT, US | For Broadcast Expansion Providing Montana Free Press Journalism To Broadcast Stations Across Montana. | 2024 |
| Montana Public Radio | $25,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Continued Program Support In Various Radio, Online, And Streaming Programming. | 2024 |
| University Of Montana School Of Journalism | $24,000 | Missoula, MT, US | In Continued Support For Various Student Productions And Internships. | 2024 |
| Glacier National Park Conservancy (Rise Up Montana) | $10,000 | Columbia Falls, MT, US | 60 Minute Production "Journey To The Sun." | 2024 |
| Sweet Grass Arts Alliance | $8,000 | Big Timber, MT, US | Supports Production Of A Feature-length Documentary Film That Will Reveal The Unique Art And Life Of Famed Western Photographer, Barbara Van Cleve. | 2024 |
| Cine Billings (Beartooth Films) | $9,500 | Billings, MT, US | Preparing The Film "Return," Which Is The Story Of Retired Green Beret, Jim Markel, For Public Broadcast. | 2024 |
| Big Sky Film Institute (When They Were Here) | $10,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Production Of A Feature-length Documentary "When They Were Here," That Is Meant To Bring To Life The Missing And Murdered Indigenous Women And Girls Crisis In Montana. | 2024 |
| Friends Of Montana Pbs (Cooke City Avalanche) | $20,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | Supports Production Of A 60 Minute Film On Cooke City, Mt, Which Holds A Unique Position As One Of The Deadliest Avalanche Regions In North America, With A Winter Population Under 100 Residents. | 2024 |
| Inclusive Outdoors Project (Lotus Producers) | $10,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | Supports The Project "Modify-an Adaptive Snow Machining Film," Which Follows Three Adaptive Athletes With Disabilities In The Backcountry Of Southwest Montana On Snow Machines. | 2024 |
| Working Quiet Butte (Beyond Yellowstone) | $10,000 | Butte, MT, US | Supports A New Audio Project That Will Tell The Stories Of Montana That Are At Risk Of Being Lost And Forgotten. | 2024 |
| Archie Bray Foundation | $7,500 | Helena, MT, US | Supports Season Four Of The Popular Brickyard Podcast Network. | 2024 |
| Montana Historical Society | $10,000 | Helena, MT, US | Support The Production Of A Video To Be Displayed As Part Of Montana Homeland Gallery "Tribes Today" Display Within The New Montana Heritage Center. | 2024 |
| Center For Restorative Youth Justice | $3,000 | Kalispell, MT, US | Supports The Production Of "Sharing The Story Of Cryj," A Film Project To Illustrate The Origins And Program Evolution Of Center For Restorative Justice. | 2024 |
| Montana Casagal Association | $10,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Support Production And Distribution Of A Three-part Video Series, Which Will Raise Awareness Of Montana Casa's Programs And Showcase The Positive Impact Montana Casa Has In Its Communities. | 2024 |
| Vox Box Arts Collective (Fireside Films) | $10,000 | Glendale, CA, US | Support For A Feature Film "You Can Call Me Jamie." | 2024 |
| Bear Hug Cattle Company | $15,000 | Manhattan, MT, US | To Support A Three-part Film Series About The Organization's Support Of Transitioning Veterans. | 2023 |
| Friends Of Montana Pbs | $37,500 | Bozeman, MT, US | Support For Numerous Programs Including Backroads Of Montana, 11th And Grant, And New Programs. | 2023 |
| From The Heart Productions | $20,000 | Oxnard, CA, US | For Montana Sessions, A Collection Of Short Films Featuring Some Of Montana's Finest Musicians Performing Live In Outdoor Locations Throughout The State. | 2023 |
| Montana Television Networkkrtv | $4,500 | Great Falls, MT, US | To Fund A Reporter's Travel To Dc To Cover The Progress Of The 2023 Farm Bill. | 2023 |
| Leadership Montana | $5,000 | Helena, MT, US | To Support "Listen First Montana," A Series Of Podcasts About The 1st Year Of The Covid Pandemic. | 2023 |
| Maps Media Institute | $25,000 | Hamilton, MT, US | Continued Support For The Award-winning Free After-school Program Serving Four County Schools. | 2023 |
| Maps Media Lab | $25,000 | Hamilton, MT, US | Continued Support For The Successful Statewide Outreach Program. | 2023 |
| Crazy Mountain Museum | $5,000 | Big Timber, MT, US | To Fund Production Of A Documentary About Jessica Zemsky, 100 Yr-old Montana Artist. | 2023 |
| Missoula Butterfly House | $3,000 | Missoula, MT, US | To Support Production Of The Video Series And Podcast, "Bug Bytes," To Inspire The Appreciation Of Insects. | 2023 |
| Montana Broadcasters Association | $40,000 | Bonner, MT, US | Eb Awards For Excellence In Commercial Broadcasting. | 2023 |
| Montana Free Press | $15,000 | Helena, MT, US | New Season Of The "Long Streets Project." | 2023 |
| Billings Good Evening Llc | $5,000 | Billings, MT, US | To Fund Production Of "Your Opinion Please," A Documentary Allowing For Live Feedback On Cultural Issues. | 2023 |
| Alternative Energy Resources Organization | $8,000 | Helena, MT, US | To Support Production Of "Mother Range," A Documentary Seeking To Humanize Montana's Meat Industry. | 2023 |
| Montana Public Radio | $22,500 | Missoula, MT, US | Continued Program Support In Areas Such As General Economic Reporting And Other Programs. | 2023 |
| One Montana | $5,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | To Support Brief Videos, Including "Outside Kind," To Promote Healthy Communities And Working Landscapes. | 2023 |
| Turtle Island Tales | $10,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | To Support "Turtle Island Tales," A Pbs Learning Media Program Focused On Indigenous Foods, Health And Culture. | 2023 |
| Nate Chute Foundation | $5,000 | Whitefish, MT, US | To Support Development Of Educational Videos For Flathead County Schools About The Warning Signs Of Suicide. | 2023 |
| University Of Montana School Of Journalism | $20,000 | Missoula, MT, US | In Continued Support For Various Programs And For The Purchase Of Equipment. | 2023 |
| Uss Montana Committee | $14,000 | Big Fork, MT, US | Supported The Transportation Of A Videography Crew To Attend The Commissioning Of The Uss Montana Into The Us Navy Fleet. | 2023 |
| Extreme History Project | $15,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | To Support The Production Of Two Documentaries About Six Prominent Women In Montana History. | 2023 |
| Montana Television Networkkxlh | $35,000 | Helena, MT, US | To Support The Ongoing Storytelling Series, "Under The Big Sky," About The Drivers Of Commerce In Montana. | 2023 |
| Montana State University School Of Film & Photography | $10,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | To Fund Production Of "One In Five Hundred," A Documentary Film About The 2022 Yellowstone Park Flooding. | 2023 |
| Bear Hug Cattle Company | $15,000 | Manhattan, MT, US | To Support A Three-part Film Series About The Organization's Support Of Transitioning Veterans. | 2023 |
| Friends Of Montana Pbs | $37,500 | Bozeman, MT, US | Support For Numerous Programs Including Backroads Of Montana, 11th And Grant, And New Programs. | 2023 |
| From The Heart Productions | $20,000 | Oxnard, CA, US | For Montana Sessions, A Collection Of Short Films Featuring Some Of Montana's Finest Musicians Performing Live In Outdoor Locations Throughout The State. | 2023 |
| Montana Television Networkkrtv | $4,500 | Great Falls, MT, US | To Fund A Reporter's Travel To Dc To Cover The Progress Of The 2023 Farm Bill. | 2023 |
| Leadership Montana | $5,000 | Helena, MT, US | To Support "Listen First Montana," A Series Of Podcasts About The 1st Year Of The Covid Pandemic. | 2023 |
| Maps Media Institute | $25,000 | Hamilton, MT, US | Continued Support For The Award-winning Free After-school Program Serving Four County Schools. | 2023 |
| Maps Media Lab | $25,000 | Hamilton, MT, US | Continued Support For The Successful Statewide Outreach Program. | 2023 |
| Crazy Mountain Museum | $5,000 | Big Timber, MT, US | To Fund Production Of A Documentary About Jessica Zemsky, 100 Yr-old Montana Artist. | 2023 |
| Missoula Butterfly House | $3,000 | Missoula, MT, US | To Support Production Of The Video Series And Podcast, "Bug Bytes," To Inspire The Appreciation Of Insects. | 2023 |
| Montana Broadcasters Association | $40,000 | Bonner, MT, US | Eb Awards For Excellence In Commercial Broadcasting. | 2023 |
| Montana Free Press | $15,000 | Helena, MT, US | New Season Of The "Long Streets Project." | 2023 |
| Billings Good Evening Llc | $5,000 | Billings, MT, US | To Fund Production Of "Your Opinion Please," A Documentary Allowing For Live Feedback On Cultural Issues. | 2023 |
| Alternative Energy Resources Organization | $8,000 | Helena, MT, US | To Support Production Of "Mother Range," A Documentary Seeking To Humanize Montana's Meat Industry. | 2023 |
| Montana Public Radio | $22,500 | Missoula, MT, US | Continued Program Support In Areas Such As General Economic Reporting And Other Programs. | 2023 |
| One Montana | $5,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | To Support Brief Videos, Including "Outside Kind," To Promote Healthy Communities And Working Landscapes. | 2023 |
| Turtle Island Tales | $10,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | To Support "Turtle Island Tales," A Pbs Learning Media Program Focused On Indigenous Foods, Health And Culture. | 2023 |
| Nate Chute Foundation | $5,000 | Whitefish, MT, US | To Support Development Of Educational Videos For Flathead County Schools About The Warning Signs Of Suicide. | 2023 |
| University Of Montana School Of Journalism | $20,000 | Missoula, MT, US | In Continued Support For Various Programs And For The Purchase Of Equipment. | 2023 |
| Uss Montana Committee | $14,000 | Big Fork, MT, US | Supported The Transportation Of A Videography Crew To Attend The Commissioning Of The Uss Montana Into The Us Navy Fleet. | 2023 |
| Extreme History Project | $15,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | To Support The Production Of Two Documentaries About Six Prominent Women In Montana History. | 2023 |
| Montana Television Networkkxlh | $35,000 | Helena, MT, US | To Support The Ongoing Storytelling Series, "Under The Big Sky," About The Drivers Of Commerce In Montana. | 2023 |
| Montana State University School Of Film & Photography | $10,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | To Fund Production Of "One In Five Hundred," A Documentary Film About The 2022 Yellowstone Park Flooding. | 2023 |
| Leadership Montana | $5,000 | Helena, MT, US | To Support "listen First Montana," A Series Of Podcasts About The 1st Year Of The Covid Pandemic. | 2022 |
| Uss Montana Committee | $6,000 | Big Fork, MT, US | Supported The Transportation Of A Videography Crew To Attend The Commissioning Of The Uss Montana Into The Us Navy Fleet. | 2022 |
| Friends Of Montana Pbs | $40,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | Support For Numerous Programs Including Backroads Of Montana, 11th And Grant, And New Programs. | 2022 |
| From The Heart Productions | $30,000 | Oxnard, CA, US | For Montana Sessions, A Collection Of Short Films Featuring Some Of Montana's Finest Musicians Performing Live In Outdoor Locations Throughout The State. | 2022 |
| Montana International Film Festival | $15,000 | Billings, MT, US | To Support Production Of The 60-minute Documentary, "ryan Zahn Goes Pro." | 2022 |
| Maps Media Institute | $25,000 | Hamilton, MT, US | Continued Support For The Award-winning Free After-school Program Serving Four County Schools. | 2022 |
| Maps Media Institute | $30,000 | Hamilton, MT, US | Continued Support For The Successful Statewide Outreach Program. | 2022 |
| Montana Broadcasters Association | $39,300 | Bonner, MT, US | Eb Awards For Excellence In Commercial Broadcasting. | 2022 |
| Montana Free Press | $25,000 | Helena, MT, US | New Season Of The "long Streets Project." | 2022 |
| Montana History Foundation | $20,000 | Helena, MT, US | To Fund Production Of The Documentary Film, "a Different Deadly Beast," About 1918-1919 Influenza In Mt. | 2022 |
| Bear Hug Cattle Company | $8,500 | Manhattan, MT, US | To Support A Three-part Film Series About The Organization's Support Of Transitioning Veterans. | 2022 |
| Helena Civic Television | $10,000 | Helena, MT, US | To Support The Video History Retrospective Of Montana's 1972 Constitutional Convention, "last Best Constitution." | 2022 |
| Montana Public Radio | $25,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Continued Program Support In Areas Such As General Economic Reporting And Other Programs. | 2022 |
| The Myrna Loy | $7,500 | Helena, MT, US | To Support The Myrna Soundstage, An Online Series Showcasing And Celebrating Montana Performers And Musicians To The Greater World. | 2022 |
| The Common Ground Project | $12,000 | Emigrant, MT, US | To Support A Series Of Documentary Films, "life In The Land Project." | 2022 |
| One Montana | $5,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | To Support Brief Videos, Including "the Montana Way," To Promote Healthy Communities And Working Landscapes. | 2022 |
| University Of Montana School Of Journalism | $25,000 | Missoula, MT, US | In Continued Support For Various Programs And For The Purchase Of Equipment. | 2022 |
| Missoula Butterfly House | $3,000 | Missoula, MT, US | To Support Production Of The Video Series And Podcast, "bug Bytes," To Inspire The Appreciation Of Insects. | 2022 |
| Meagher Country Stewardship Council | $10,000 | White Sulphur Springs, MT, US | To Support The Production Of A Feature Documentary Exploring The Cost-benefit Of A Large Scale Copper Mine. | 2022 |
| Winnett Aces | $7,000 | Winnett, MT, US | To Support The Production Of The Film, "winnett Aces: Conservation Of Community And Landscapes." | 2022 |
| Leadership Montana | $5,000 | Helena, MT, US | To Support "Listen First Montana," A Series Of Podcasts About The 1st Year Of The Covid Pandemic. | 2022 |
| Uss Montana Committee | $6,000 | Big Fork, MT, US | Supported The Transportation Of A Videography Crew To Attend The Commissioning Of The Uss Montana Into The Us Navy Fleet. | 2022 |
| Friends Of Montana Pbs | $40,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | Support For Numerous Programs Including Backroads Of Montana, 11th And Grant, And New Programs. | 2022 |
| From The Heart Productions | $30,000 | Oxnard, CA, US | For Montana Sessions, A Collection Of Short Films Featuring Some Of Montana's Finest Musicians Performing Live In Outdoor Locations Throughout The State. | 2022 |
| Montana International Film Festival | $15,000 | Billings, MT, US | To Support Production Of The 60-minute Documentary, "Ryan Zahn Goes Pro." | 2022 |
| Maps Media Institute | $25,000 | Hamilton, MT, US | Continued Support For The Award-winning Free After-school Program Serving Four County Schools. | 2022 |
| Maps Media Institute | $30,000 | Hamilton, MT, US | Continued Support For The Successful Statewide Outreach Program. | 2022 |
| Montana Broadcasters Association | $39,300 | Bonner, MT, US | Eb Awards For Excellence In Commercial Broadcasting. | 2022 |
| Montana Free Press | $25,000 | Helena, MT, US | New Season Of The "Long Streets Project." | 2022 |
| Montana History Foundation | $20,000 | Helena, MT, US | To Fund Production Of The Documentary Film, "A Different Deadly Beast," About 1918-1919 Influenza In Mt. | 2022 |
| Bear Hug Cattle Company | $8,500 | Manhattan, MT, US | To Support A Three-part Film Series About The Organization's Support Of Transitioning Veterans. | 2022 |
| Helena Civic Television | $10,000 | Helena, MT, US | To Support The Video History Retrospective Of Montana's 1972 Constitutional Convention, "Last Best Constitution." | 2022 |
| Montana Public Radio | $25,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Continued Program Support In Areas Such As General Economic Reporting And Other Programs. | 2022 |
| The Myrna Loy | $7,500 | Helena, MT, US | To Support The Myrna Soundstage, An Online Series Showcasing And Celebrating Montana Performers And Musicians To The Greater World. | 2022 |
| The Common Ground Project | $12,000 | Emigrant, MT, US | To Support A Series Of Documentary Films, "Life In The Land Project." | 2022 |
| One Montana | $5,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | To Support Brief Videos, Including "The Montana Way," To Promote Healthy Communities And Working Landscapes. | 2022 |
| University Of Montana School Of Journalism | $25,000 | Missoula, MT, US | In Continued Support For Various Programs And For The Purchase Of Equipment. | 2022 |
| Missoula Butterfly House | $3,000 | Missoula, MT, US | To Support Production Of The Video Series And Podcast, "Bug Bytes," To Inspire The Appreciation Of Insects. | 2022 |
| Meagher Country Stewardship Council | $10,000 | White Sulphur Springs, MT, US | To Support The Production Of A Feature Documentary Exploring The Cost-benefit Of A Large Scale Copper Mine. | 2022 |
| Winnett Aces | $7,000 | Winnett, MT, US | To Support The Production Of The Film, "Winnett Aces: Conservation Of Community And Landscapes." | 2022 |
| Leadership Montana | $5,000 | Helena, MT, US | To Support "Listen First Montana," A Series Of Podcasts About The 1st Year Of The Covid Pandemic. | 2022 |
| Uss Montana Committee | $6,000 | Big Fork, MT, US | Supported The Transportation Of A Videography Crew To Attend The Commissioning Of The Uss Montana Into The Us Navy Fleet. | 2022 |
| Friends Of Montana Pbs | $40,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | Support For Numerous Programs Including Backroads Of Montana, 11th And Grant, And New Programs. | 2022 |
| From The Heart Productions | $30,000 | Oxnard, CA, US | For Montana Sessions, A Collection Of Short Films Featuring Some Of Montana's Finest Musicians Performing Live In Outdoor Locations Throughout The State. | 2022 |
| Montana International Film Festival | $15,000 | Billings, MT, US | To Support Production Of The 60-minute Documentary, "Ryan Zahn Goes Pro." | 2022 |
| Maps Media Institute | $25,000 | Hamilton, MT, US | Continued Support For The Award-winning Free After-school Program Serving Four County Schools. | 2022 |
| Maps Media Institute | $30,000 | Hamilton, MT, US | Continued Support For The Successful Statewide Outreach Program. | 2022 |
| Montana Broadcasters Association | $39,300 | Bonner, MT, US | Eb Awards For Excellence In Commercial Broadcasting. | 2022 |
| Montana Free Press | $25,000 | Helena, MT, US | New Season Of The "Long Streets Project." | 2022 |
| Montana History Foundation | $20,000 | Helena, MT, US | To Fund Production Of The Documentary Film, "A Different Deadly Beast," About 1918-1919 Influenza In Mt. | 2022 |
| Bear Hug Cattle Company | $8,500 | Manhattan, MT, US | To Support A Three-part Film Series About The Organization's Support Of Transitioning Veterans. | 2022 |
| Helena Civic Television | $10,000 | Helena, MT, US | To Support The Video History Retrospective Of Montana's 1972 Constitutional Convention, "Last Best Constitution." | 2022 |
| Montana Public Radio | $25,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Continued Program Support In Areas Such As General Economic Reporting And Other Programs. | 2022 |
| The Myrna Loy | $7,500 | Helena, MT, US | To Support The Myrna Soundstage, An Online Series Showcasing And Celebrating Montana Performers And Musicians To The Greater World. | 2022 |
| The Common Ground Project | $12,000 | Emigrant, MT, US | To Support A Series Of Documentary Films, "Life In The Land Project." | 2022 |
| One Montana | $5,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | To Support Brief Videos, Including "The Montana Way," To Promote Healthy Communities And Working Landscapes. | 2022 |
| University Of Montana School Of Journalism | $25,000 | Missoula, MT, US | In Continued Support For Various Programs And For The Purchase Of Equipment. | 2022 |
| Missoula Butterfly House | $3,000 | Missoula, MT, US | To Support Production Of The Video Series And Podcast, "Bug Bytes," To Inspire The Appreciation Of Insects. | 2022 |
| Meagher Country Stewardship Council | $10,000 | White Sulphur Springs, MT, US | To Support The Production Of A Feature Documentary Exploring The Cost-benefit Of A Large Scale Copper Mine. | 2022 |
| Winnett Aces | $7,000 | Winnett, MT, US | To Support The Production Of The Film, "Winnett Aces: Conservation Of Community And Landscapes." | 2022 |
| Crow Language Consortium | $7,000 | Billings, MT, US | To Help Produce A Youtube Children's Video Series, Featuring Native Language Speakers In Both Crow And Northern Cheyenne. | 2021 |
| Friends Of Montana Pbs | $50,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | Support For Numerous Programs Including Backroads Of Montana, 11th And Grant, And New Programs. | 2021 |
| Maps Media Institute | $24,000 | Hamilton, MT, US | Continued Support For The Award-winning Free After-school Program Serving Four County Schools. | 2021 |
| Montana Broadcasters Association | $21,635 | Bonner, MT, US | Eb Awards For Excellence In Commercial Broadcasting. | 2021 |
| Montana Free Press | $20,000 | Helena, MT, US | New Season Of The "long Streets Project." | 2021 |
| Montana Public Radio | $25,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Continued Program Support In Areas Such As General Economic Reporting And Other Programs. | 2021 |
| University Of Montana School Of Journalism | $19,500 | Missoula, MT, US | In Continued Support For Various Programs And For The Purchase Of Equipment. | 2021 |
| Montana Television Network | $40,000 | Helena, MT, US | Continued Support For The Story-telling Series, "under The Big Sky." | 2021 |
| Montana History Foundation | $8,000 | Helena, MT, US | An Original Podcast Series, "reframing Rural." | 2021 |
| Montana State University Foundation | $10,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | For A Film Based On A Special Report Of The Work At Montana State University, Climate Change, And Human Health In Montana. | 2021 |
| From The Heart Productions | $20,000 | Oxnard, CA, US | For Montana Sessions, A Collection Of Short Films Featuring Some Of Montana's Finest Musicians Performing Live In Outdoor Locations Throughout The State. | 2021 |
| One Montana | $5,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | To Support Brief Videos, Including "the Montana Way," To Help Bridge The Urban-rural Divide. | 2021 |
| Montana Kids Co-op | $14,500 | Polson, MT, US | For Short, Child-focused Videos, Emphasizing Native American Foods And Healthy Eating. | 2021 |
| Big Sky Film Institute | $10,000 | Missoula, MT, US | For The Youth And Native American Documentary Outreach Program, With A Focus On Nonfiction Films. | 2021 |
| Granite County Historical Society | $20,000 | Philipsburg, MT, US | For "montana Risk Takers," A Proposed Documentary On The History Of Mining In The Philipsburg Area. | 2021 |
| Montana Playwrights Network | $3,000 | Helena, MT, US | For "montanans At Work" Radio Series. | 2021 |
| University Of Montana School Of Journalism | $5,500 | Missoula, MT, US | Support For The Montana Media Lab At The University Of Montana School Of Journalism. | 2021 |
| Maps Media Institute | $24,000 | Hamilton, MT, US | Continued Support For The Successful Statewide Outreach Program. | 2021 |
| Artemis Common Ground Home Ground News | $10,000 | Helena, MT, US | Continued Program Support For Homeground Radio, Changes And Choices In The American West. | 2020 |
| Art House Cinema | $10,000 | Billings, MT, US | For Continued Support Of "return," The Story Of A Montana Veteran Who Returns To Vietnam For The First Time Since The War, Accompanied By His Son. | 2020 |
| Bureau Of Business & Economic Research | $4,900 | Missoula, MT, US | To Better Educate Montana Citizens About What To Look For And Understand In Public Opinion Polls And Communication Research. | 2020 |
| Crow Language Consortium | $8,000 | Billings, MT, US | To Help Produce A Youtube Children's Video Series, Featuring Native Language Speakers In Both Crow And Northern Cheyenne. | 2020 |
| The Extreme History Project | $8,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | To Bring Montana History To Life Through The Stories Of Our People. | 2020 |
| Friends Of Montana Pbs | $40,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | Support For Numerous Programs Including Backroads Of Montana, 11th And Grant, And New Programs. | 2020 |
| Meagher County Stewardship Council | $5,500 | White Sulphur Springs, MT, US | To Support A Documentary About White Sulphur Springs And Its Efforts To Balance Economic Reality With A Desire To Maintain Its Character. | 2020 |
| Maps Media Institute | $53,500 | Hamilton, MT, US | Continued Support For The Award-winning Free After-school Program Serving Four County Schools And The Statewide Outreach Program. | 2020 |
| Missoula Butterfly House And Insectarium | $2,500 | Missoula, MT, US | Continued Support For A Series Of Insect And Arthropod Educational Podcast, Created With Montana Public Radio. | 2020 |
| Montana Broadcasters Association | $21,861 | Bonner, MT, US | Eb Awards For Excellence In Commercial Broadcasting, A Debate Between Senate Candidates, And A Primary Debate Between Gubernatorial Candidates. | 2020 |
| Montana Free Press | $20,000 | Helena, MT, US | The Third Season Of The "long Streets Project." | 2020 |
| Montana Historical Society | $15,000 | Helena, MT, US | For A Documentary To Record And Disseminate The History Of African Americans In Montana, Telling The Story Through Historic Places. | 2020 |
| Montana Public Radio | $20,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Continued Program Support In Areas Such As General Economic Reporting And Other Programs. | 2020 |
| Montana Wilderness Association | $5,500 | Helena, MT, US | For Trail Of The Week: Supporting Montana's Outdoor Recreation Economy. | 2020 |
| Philipsburg Art Fund | $12,000 | Philipsburg, MT, US | For "philipsburg 2.0 Be Careful What You Wish For," A Sequel To The International Award-winning Documentary, "saving The Burg," Which Told Of The Great Success In Revitalizing The Town And Its Economy After The Decline In Mining. | 2020 |
| Montana Preservation Alliance | $5,500 | Helena, MT, US | For The Second Chapter Of "all Nations - Butte Ethnic Heritage." | 2020 |
| University Of Montana School Of Journalism | $35,000 | Missoula, MT, US | In Continued Support For Various Programs Including Legislative News Service, A New Outdoor Adventure Filmmaking, And Others. | 2020 |
| Artemis Common Ground Home Ground News | $13,000 | Helena, MT, US | Continued Program Support For Homeground Radio, Changes And Choices In The American West. | 2018 |
| Friends Of Montana Pbs | $50,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | Support For Numerous Programs Including Backroads Of Montana, 11th And Grant, And C.m. Russell And The West. | 2018 |
| Montana Broadcasters Association - Craney Awards | $40,000 | Bonner, MT, US | Eb Awards For Excellence In Commercial Broadcasting. | 2018 |
| Montana Historical Society | $40,000 | Helena, MT, US | Continued Support For The Craney Film & Media Archives To Ensure Long-term Preservation Of Film & Media History, And For Improvements To The Ed Craney Studio, To Provide Updated And Improved Technical Equipment. | 2018 |
| Montana State University School Of Film And Photography | $2,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | Hugh Galusha-ed Craney Scholarship Award. | 2018 |
| Thunderheart Media Inc | $10,000 | Gallatin Gtwy, MT, US | Completion Of A One Hour Film Documenting The Blackfeet Nation's Efforts To Establish A Thriving Buffalo Herd On Their Reservation. | 2018 |
| University Of Montana Sponsored And Research Programs | $19,000 | Missoula, MT, US | For A Statewide Communications Media Survey. | 2018 |
| Montana Public Radio | $40,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Continued Program Support. | 2018 |
| Montana Free Press | $10,000 | Helena, MT, US | For A Series Of Online Stories On Important Issues Related To Montana's Economy. | 2018 |
| Nbc Montana | $2,100 | Missoula, MT, US | For Costs Of A Reporter Traveling To Washington Dc To Interview Montana's Federal Elected Officials As A New Congressional Term Began. | 2018 |
| Billings Art House Cinema | $7,500 | Billings, MT, US | For A Full-length Documentary Following A Montana Vietnam Veteran As He Returns To Vietnam For The First Time Since The War. | 2018 |
| Yellowstone Public Radio | $10,000 | Billings, MT, US | To Fund Four Locally Produced Community Programs. | 2018 |
| Bozeman Interfaith Housing | $10,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | For A Broadcast And Digital Series, Taking Montana Musicians And Recording Them Live In Our State's Most Scenic Locations. | 2018 |
| Maps Media Institute | $85,000 | Hamilton, MT, US | Continued Support For The Award-winning Free After-school Program Serving Four County Schools And The Statewide Outreach Program. | 2018 |
| The Myrna Loy | $7,500 | Helena, MT, US | To Bring Maps Media Lab To Rural East Helena. | 2018 |
| Missoula Butterfly House And Insectarium | $1,575 | Missoula, MT, US | A Ten Episode Pilot Series Of Insect And Arthropod Educational Podcast, Created With Montana Public Radio. | 2018 |
| University Of Montana Foundation | $30,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Continued Support For Various Programs Including The Student Documentary, The Summer Internship Program And Student Legislative Reporting. | 2018 |
| Artemis Common Ground Home Ground News | $10,000 | Helena, MT, US | A Half-hour Public Affairs Program With Topics That Range From The Environment To The Politics Of Montana And The Rural West. | 2017 |
| Billings Public Library Foundation | $5,000 | Billings, MT, US | Support The Production Of Four Tv Vignettes As Part Of A New Program To Educate The Community About The Free Services Available At Their Local Libraries. | 2017 |
| Friends Of Montana Pbs | $55,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | Support A Number Of Programs, Including A Series Providing In-depth Coverage Of Issues That Matter To Montanans. | 2017 |
| Irwin & Florence Rosten Foundation | $20,000 | Darby, MT, US | For The Award-winning Maps Media Institute Free After-school Program. | 2017 |
| Helena Civic Tv | $5,000 | Helena, MT, US | Documentary About The Glacier-waterton Peace Park Establishment And Other Efforts. | 2017 |
| Missoula Community Radio | $5,000 | Missoula, MT, US | For Radio Interviews Featuring Speakers And Attendees At The 2017 Native American Economic Development Summit. | 2017 |
| Montana Broadcasters Association - Craney Awards | $30,480 | Bonner, MT, US | Eb Awards For Excellence In Commercial Broadcasting. | 2017 |
| Montana Historical Society | $25,000 | Helena, MT, US | Continued Support For The Craney Film & Media Archives To Ensure Long-term Preservation Of Film & Media History. | 2017 |
| Montana State University School Of Film And Photography | $2,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | Hugh Galusha-ed Craney Scholarship Award. | 2017 |
| Montana Wilderness Association | $5,000 | Helena, MT, US | For A Trail Week: Supporting Montana's Outdoor Recreation Industry And Rural Economies. | 2017 |
| Partners Creative | $4,001 | Missoula, MT, US | Editing, Preparation, And Consulting For The Media Survey News Conference And Followup. | 2017 |
| Philipsburg Arts Fund | $12,500 | Philipsburg, MT, US | For A 30 Minute Documentary. | 2017 |
| Thunderheart Media Inc | $10,000 | Gallatin Gtwy, MT, US | A One Hour Film Documentary. | 2017 |
| University Of Montana | $9,020 | Missoula, MT, US | To Fund An In-depth Follow-up Quantitative Survey On Internet Use For News And Information In Montana. | 2017 |
| University Of Montana Radio And Tv Dept | $21,500 | Missoula, MT, US | Continued Support For Various Programs Including The Student Documentary And The Summer Internship Program. | 2017 |
| Irwin & Florence Rosten Foundation | $60,000 | Darby, MT, US | For A New Maps Media Mobile Lab Program. | 2017 |
| Artemis Common Ground Home Ground News | $13,000 | Helena, MT, US | Support Public Radio Broadcasting | 2016 |
| Friends Of Montana Pbs | $55,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | Support A Number Of Programs, Including A Three Hour Series And A Series Providing In-depth Coverage Of Issues That Matter To Montanans. | 2016 |
| Livingston Center For Art And Culture | $3,000 | Livingston, MT, US | Support A Documentary On The Divisive Subject Of America's Unwanted Horses Via The Montana Horse Auction Subculture. | 2016 |
| Krtv - Montana Television Network | $3,591 | Great Falls, MT, US | Actual And Necessary Travel-related Costs For A Tv Reporter To Accompany Members Of The Montana National Guard's 16v Cavalry Regiment Taking Part In "exercise Saber Guardian,' Part Of The U.s. European Command's Joint Exercise Program, In Romania. | 2016 |
| The History Museum | $10,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | To Produce A Major Television Documentary Chronicling The Importance Of The Old Army Air Corp, The Us Air Force, And The Montana Air National Guard. | 2016 |
| Montana Broadcasters Association - Craney Awards | $34,880 | Bonner, MT, US | Support Public Radio Broadcasting And For Expenses Associated With The Debate Between Governor Steve Bullock And Gubernatorial Candidate Greg Gianforte. | 2016 |
| Montana Historical Society | $20,000 | Helena, MT, US | Continued Support For The Craney Film & Media Archives To Ensure Long-term Preservation Of Film & Media History. | 2016 |
| Montana State University School Of Film And Photography | $2,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | Hugh Galusha-ed Craney Scholarship Award. | 2016 |
| Museco Media And Education | $3,000 | Billings, MT, US | Series Of One Minute Tv Vignettes On Integrating Responsible Natural Resource And Conservative Choices Into Daily Life. | 2016 |
| The Montana History Foundation | $10,000 | Helena, MT, US | For A Video Documentary. | 2016 |
| University Of Montana - Montana Public Radio | $15,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Montana Jobs And Economic Recovery Report. | 2016 |
| University Of Montana - O'connor Center For The Rocky Mountain West | $5,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Mountain West News - Daily Online Web-based Aggregator News Service. | 2016 |
| University Of Montana - O'connor Center For The Rocky Mountain West | $6,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Mountain West Voices - Series Of Innovative Radio And Multi-media Stories. | 2016 |
| University Of Montana Radio And Tv Dept | $31,500 | Missoula, MT, US | U Of M Foundation. Continued Support For The Student Documentary, Summer Internship Program, Business Made In Montana, Montana Journal And For Two Student Reporters At The 2017 Legislative Session. | 2016 |
| Irwin & Florence Rosten Foundation | $20,000 | Darby, MT, US | For The Award-winning Maps Media Institute Free After-school Program. | 2016 |
| Center For Independent Documentary | $5,000 | Sharon, MA, US | Continued Support To Complete A Feature-length Documentary, "life Interrupted." | 2016 |
| Billings Public Library Foundation | $5,000 | Billings, MT, US | Support The Production Of Four Tv Vignettes As Part Of A New Program To Educate The Community About The Free Services Available At Their Local Libraries. | 2016 |
| Krtv - Montana Television Network | $3,143 | Great Falls, MT, US | To Fund Travel To Washington, D.c. During National Police Week For The Cascade Co. Sheriff's Office And The Family Of Fallen Deputy Joe Dunn. | 2016 |
| Krtv - Montana Television Network | $4,522 | Great Falls, MT, US | To Support Actual And Necessary Expenses For One Mtn Staff Member To Accompany Governor Bullock And The Montana Delegation On An Official Trip To Taiwan And South Korea To Explore New Trade Opportunities. | 2016 |
| University Of Montana | $18,510 | Missoula, MT, US | Aschillinger - 06/21/17 03:10pm Worksheet Private Foundation | 2016 |
| University Of Montana | $18,040 | Missoula, MT, US | To Fund An In-depth Follow-up Quantitative Survey On Internet Use For News And Information In Montana. | 2016 |
Foundations Similar to The Greater Montana Foundation
Discover 5 foundations with comparable assets ($10,624,371-$12,804,591), similar grant patterns, and geographic focus in MT that may also align with your organization's funding needs and grant seeking strategy.
| Foundation Name | Total Assets | Typical Grant Size | Service Area | Similarity Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Charles M Bair Memorial Trust
EIN: 81-0370774 | 234 grants awarded |
$11,631,612
(≈ Similar) |
$18,909
median grant |
Billings, MT
Same state |
|
|
Foundation For Community Vitality
EIN: 84-1376323 | 129 grants awarded |
$11,177,269
(≈ Similar) |
$16,500
median grant |
Billings, MT
Same state |
|
|
Elizabeth A Lynn Foundation
EIN: 91-1156982 | 300 grants awarded |
$10,943,587
(≈ Similar) |
$10,000
median grant |
Lakeside, MT
Same state |
|
|
Davidson Family Foundation
EIN: 81-0545443 | 307 grants awarded |
$12,804,591
(≈ Similar) |
$10,000
median grant |
Great Falls, MT
Same state |
|
|
Lippard-clawiter Foundation
EIN: 81-0394026 | 408 grants awarded |
$10,624,371
(≈ Similar) |
$7,500
median grant |
Great Falls, MT
Same state |
|
Related Foundation Resources in MT:
Contact Information
Official contact details for The Greater Montana Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 81-6009847 |
| Website | http://www.greatermontana.org |
| Address | 2076 SCOTT DR Helena, MT 59601-5501 |
Key People (14)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Greater Montana Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Brody Craney |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Ronald Davis |
| Trustee | Darlene Craney |
| Trustee | Rob Mcdonald |
| Trustee | Jim Senst |
Forms 990-PF
IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.
Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
About This Foundation Profile
This comprehensive foundation profile for The Greater Montana Foundation is powered by Grant Bay's advanced foundation research platform. Our system analyzes IRS Form 990-PF filings, grant histories, and philanthropic patterns to provide nonprofit organizations with actionable intelligence for grant seeking success.
Data Sources & Accuracy
All information is derived from official IRS filings and public records. Grant Bay processes thousands of Form 990-PF documents to extract grant details, financial data, and organizational information. Data accuracy depends on foundation reporting quality and IRS filing completeness.
Research Applications
Use this profile for prospect research, grant strategy development, application preparation, and relationship building. Combine this data with additional research on foundation priorities, application processes, and board member backgrounds for comprehensive grant seeking strategies.
Data Currency: Last updated
March 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.