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Our Mission

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

Flowers growing on hillside overlooking town
At Headwaters Foundation, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive.

We envision a Western Montana where children and families are healthy and strong, communities are thriving, and the voices of those most impacted by inequity are heard as they actively engage in shaping solutions for their communities.

Headwaters Foundation funds community-led solutions and goes beyond grantmaking by building trusting relationships with grantee partners, convening and amplifying conversations about health in our state, and providing tailored support to strengthen nonprofits in our region.

We believe in and are guided by these values:

Honor and Build Community Power

Elevate Equity in a Trust-Based Way

Build Trusting Relationships

Be Transparent in All We Do

Be Accountable to Our Communities

Honor Tribal Sovereignty

Learn As We Go