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Our Mission

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

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 thrive, and the voices of those most impacted by inequity are heard as they actively engage in shaping solutions for their communities.

Headwaters Foundation invests in nonprofits that help families build leadership, shape decisions that affect their health, and strengthen the systems they rely on. Beyond grantmaking, we bring people together, share research and stories, and use our relationships and resources to support nonprofits across Western Montana.

We are guided by these values:

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Honor and Build Community Power

Elevate Equity in a Trust-Based Way

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Build Trusting Relationships

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Be Transparent in All We Do

Be Accountable to Our Communities

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Honor Tribal Sovereignty

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Learn As We Go