GIANFORTE FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST
Annual Giving
$12.1M+11% YoY
Grants
256
Median Grant
$10K
Organizations Funded
205
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Foundation Overview
Mission
Helping Montanans flourish spiritually and economically; supporting organizations that equip Montanans to sustainably improve their lives, strengthen their relationships, and find hope
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
More than $130 million contributed since 2004; 2,700 grants totaling more than $118 million to 660+ nonprofit partners; grants supporting universities, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks, rescue missions, addiction recovery centers, veteran and first responder programs, drug treatment courts, pregnancy resource centers, human trafficking safe houses, Native American community development organizations, independent schools, churches implementing outreach programs
How to Apply
Before submitting an application, contact the foundation to schedule a consultation several weeks before the application deadline. Complete and submit an online application (can save as draft). Consultation requests received less than 5-10 business days before deadline may be deferred to next grant cycle. Foundation trustees meet quarterly to consider grant requests. Response within eight weeks of submittal due date.
Does Not Fund
Does not generally fund more than 50% of a project (most cases less); prefers smaller grants for first-time organizations; generally gives one grant per year (multiple requests discouraged); does not automatically renew grants; projects without direct benefit to Montanans may not be a good fit
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$12.1M
Grants
256
Median
$10K
States
18
$10.8M
Grants
237
Median
$10K
States
23
$11.0M
Grants
194
Median
$14K
States
25
Grant Size Distribution
$10K
Typical Grant (Median)
$450
Smallest
$4K
25th Pctile
$28K
75th Pctile
$1.0M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $4K and $28K.
Largest Recent Grants
$1.0M
2024
MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI FOUNDATION
MT · CHARITABLE PURPOSE
$759K
2024
FAMILY PROMISE OF GALLATIN VALLEY
MT · CHARITABLE PURPOSE
$715K
2024
GREATER IMPACT INC
MT · CHARITABLE PURPOSE
$710K
2024
ST ANDREW SCHOOL
MT · CHARITABLE PURPOSE
$509K
2024
OPTIONS WOMEN'S CLINIC
MT · CHARITABLE PURPOSE
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.