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    TOWN PUMP CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

    Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024
    BUTTE, MTEIN 810523786 Website

    Annual Giving

    $2.8M-16% YoY

    Grants

    622

    Median Grant

    $1K

    Organizations Funded

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    Foundation Overview

    Mission

    The Town Pump Charitable Foundation was established in 1999 with the mission of providing financial support to Montana charitable or governmental organizations with a priority on supporting the basic needs and education for Montana citizens. The foundation is dedicated to carrying out the charitable giving ideals set forth by Town Pump's founders.

    Focus Areas

    food securityemergency assistance/weather reliefhomelessness and transitional housingeducation and scholarshipsyouth development and after-school programscommunity festivals and eventsparks and recreation infrastructurearts and cultural programming

    Grant Types

    program supportannual/general operating grantsscholarshipsmatching grantscapital/capital projectsemergency/weather emergency grantsevent sponsorships

    Funded Initiatives

    2025 grants $725,000 statewide; 2023 Food Bank Campaign raised $428,407 plus $780,000 matching grants; Meals for Backpacks program awarded nearly $2 million since 2016; 2017 Firefighter Grant program awarded $500,000 in 90 grants

    How to Apply

    Applications completed through grant application portal with registration required. General grants accepted January 7 - December 19, 2025. Specific programs have defined windows.

    Does Not Fund

    Organizations without 501(c)(3) status or governmental agency status; organizations that discriminate based on religion, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation; fundraising dinners, galas and events

    Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

    Giving History

    2024-16%

    $2.8M

    Grants

    622

    Median

    $1K

    States

    1

    2023+22%

    $3.4M

    Grants

    695

    Median

    $3K

    States

    3

    2022

    $2.8M

    Grants

    622

    Median

    $2K

    States

    3

    Financial Overview

    YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid
    2024
    $78.4M
    $2.8M(3.6%)
    2023
    $63.3M
    $3.4M(5.3%)
    2022
    $56.5M
    $2.8M(4.9%)

    Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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    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.

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