The Cinnabar Foundation Is All About the Local Environment in Montana

The Cinnabar Foundation Is All About the Local Environment in Montana

The Cinnabar Foundation is also known as “Montana’s Conservation Fund.” Here’s a glimpse into its grantmaking and how organizations can secure support from this funder.

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New Name, Growing Mission: Montana’s One Valley Community Foundation

New Name, Growing Mission: Montana’s One Valley Community Foundation

What used to be the Bozeman Area Community Foundation is now known as the One Valley Community Foundation Here are some top things to know about this funder and its updated approach to Montana grantmaking.

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What Montana Nonprofits Should Know About the Billings Community Foundation

What Montana Nonprofits Should Know About the Billings Community Foundation

Serving the greater Yellowstone region since 2007, the Billings Community Foundation is a local leader in Montana philanthropy. Here are some facts about BCF to guide Montana grantseekers.

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Here’s How One Grantmaker Supports Native-Led Nonprofits

Here’s How One Grantmaker Supports Native-Led Nonprofits

While Native American communities are barely on the radars of funders in many parts of the country, the Northwest Area Foundation devotes 40 percent of grant dollars to Native-led organizations. What does that look like in practice?

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This Montana Foundation Carries On the Legacy of an Influential Family

This Montana Foundation Carries On the Legacy of an Influential Family

Charles M. Bair Family Trust launched in 1993 to carry on the legacy of the Bair family’s philanthropic work in Montana. Here, we look at several reasons why this is an important foundation to know in the state.

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What’s Been Happening with the Otto Bremer Trust Lately in the Upper Midwest?

What’s Been Happening with the Otto Bremer Trust Lately in the Upper Midwest?

For local nonprofits new to the Upper Midwest philanthropy scene or in need of some extra funding this year, here are three new things to know about the Otto Bremer Trust.

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Inside the Giving of a Prominent LGBTQ Funder in the Mountain West

Inside the Giving of a Prominent LGBTQ Funder in the Mountain West

Here is a look at Bruce Wayne Bastian’s grantmaking and how equality-focused organizations in the Mountain States can secure his Utah-based foundation’s support.  

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Montana’s Newest Giving Circle Is Prioritizing Funding Capital Projects

Montana’s Newest Giving Circle Is Prioritizing Funding Capital Projects

One of the newest women’s giving circles is 100 Strong Gallatin Valley, affiliated with the Bozeman Area Community Foundation in Montana. Here we take a look at how these local women approach philanthropy.

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Among Regional Foundations, Early Childhood Commands Growing Attention

Among Regional Foundations, Early Childhood Commands Growing Attention

Even as national funders step up their giving for child development and learning, a lot of the new action is happening locally, with regional foundations focusing more resources on the very youngest kids. We look at emerging initiatives in Texas and Montana.

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A Funder Takes on the Devastating Problem of Perinatal Drug Use

A Funder Takes on the Devastating Problem of Perinatal Drug Use

Amid a growing opioid epidemic, one of the many places were addiction during pregnancy is a growing problem is the state of Montana. A health legacy foundation is trying to tackle the problem. 

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How Does M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust Divide Its Giving Across the Pacific Northwest?

How Does M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust Divide Its Giving Across the Pacific Northwest?

To get a more complete picture of this funder's giving, we take a look at where Murdock’s latest grants have been going lately across the region.  

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Giving in the Northwest: A Big Picture View of Regional Philanthropy and Current Trends

Giving in the Northwest: A Big Picture View of Regional Philanthropy and Current  Trends

Lots in happening in philanthropy in the Pacific Northwest, where giving is up. New donors are coming on to the scene and existing donors are upping their game. We take stock. 

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Grantmaking in Montana: Giving Trends and Key Funders to Watch

Grantmaking in Montana: Giving Trends and Key Funders to Watch

Among all the states in the Northwest, grantmaking in Montana is growing the fastest. We're looking at trends in Montana giving and who's giving to which causes in the state. 

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