We work side-by-side with Western Montanans to improve the health of our communities.

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We fund efforts that empower families to lead the way in improving health.

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We partner with organizations that build leadership and a sense of belonging with families, elevate their voices to policymakers, and create the conditions for meaningful change to happen.

We believe in building trusting relationships
with our grantee partners.

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New Report Highlights What’s at Stake for Montana if Federal Funding Declines

As a foundation dedicated to funding and supporting nonprofits across Western Montana, we see every day how vital these organizations are to the health and well-being of our communities – and how mounting challenges are putting their work at risk. Federal funding is a cornerstone of our state’s infrastructure, accounting for 43% of Montana’s state government revenue – well above the national average. These dollars…

A Landmark Legislative Session for Mental Health in Montana

Learning Trust-Based Philanthropy: A Newcomer’s Perspective

Making Demographic Reporting Easier for Nonprofits

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New Report Sheds Light on Public Assistance in Montana

Public assistance programs help Montanans meet basic needs like food, healthcare and shelter. This report sheds light on who receives assistance and why, challenging misconceptions about these vital lifelines.

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Family Voices, System Solutions: Our Bold Path Forward

With our new strategic framework, Family Voices, System Solutions, we double down on empowering families to participate in crafting solutions to Western Montana’s most pressing health challenges.