MOONLIGHT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Big Sky, MT, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
80-0941705
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Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Big Sky, MT, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
80-0941705
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Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Programs
Grants for Community Development
2023 WAS A BANNER YEAR FOR MOONLIGHT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (MCF). $748,457 WAS AWARDED IN GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS. THE IMPACT OF THOSE DOLLARS MAKES A TRUE DIFFERENCE IN BIG SKY. THE LACK OF WORKFORCE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN GENERAL IS A HUGE CHALLENGE IN BIG SKY WITH THE RIPPLE EFFECTS FELT THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY. MCF AWARDED $40K TO BIG SKY COMMUNITY HOUSING TRUST FUNDING FOR THEIR RENT LOCAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM, WHICH AIMS TO CREATE MORE RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL WORKERS TO RESIDE IN BIG SKY. ADDITIONALLY, THE HOUSING TRUST RECEIVED $75K FOR THE GOOD DEEDS PROGRAM THIS YEAR. BIG SKY COMMUNITY FOOD BANK RECEIVED $23K FOR THEIR EMERGENCY FOOD AND SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM, WHICH SERVED 900 HOUSEHOLDS THIS YEAR. WELLNESS IN ACTION RECEIVED $30K FOR THEIR AFFORDABLE COUNSELING PROGRAM, WHICH AIMS TO REDUCE BARRIERS TO CARE BY PROVIDING EXPANDED ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. BIG SKY SUSTAINABILITY NETWORK ORGANIZATION RECEIVED FUNDING FOR THE RIVER VIEW ROOFTOP SOLAR INSTALLATION PROJECT, CLIMATE ACTION PLAN SPEAKER SERIES, AND A NEW INITIATIVE TO PROMOTE GREENER BUILDING PRACTICES. THRIVE AND BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS RECEIVED FUNDING TO OPERATE THEIR PROGRAMMING IN THE BIG SKY SCHOOL DISTRICT, IMPACTING 83 LOCAL STUDENTS. THESE ARE JUST A FEW EXAMPLES OF PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS MCF GRANTS SUPPORT. IN ADDITION TO SUPPORTING CORE INITIATIVES THROUGH GRANTS, MCF ALSO CONTINUED TO BE ACTIVE ASSISTING LOCAL FAMILIES BY PROVIDING $41,617 IN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LOCAL KIDS TO ATTEND CAMP MOONLIGHT.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$747KProgram 1 [2024]
2024 WAS A REMARKABLE YEAR FOR MCF, WITH $821,700 AWARDED TO LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES FOCUSED ON YOUTH EDUCATION, CONSERVATION, AND ADDRESSING THE UNDERSERVED NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY. THIS MARKS OUR LARGEST GRANT CYCLE TO DATE, AND IT IS INSPIRING TO SEE THE IMPACT THESE PROGRAMS ARE HAVING WITHIN THE BIG SKY COMMUNITY. OUR CORE FUNDRAISERS, A GOLF TOURNAMENT AND GALA, WERE BOTH SUCCESSFUL. ADDITIONALLY, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HELD A STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION IN AUGUST TO OUTLINE OBJECTIVES AND GOALS FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS.GRANTS TO LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDED: - WELLNESS IN ACTION - $110,000 WELLNESS IN ACTION'S AFFORDABLE COUNSELING PROGRAM SEEKS TO IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH IN BIG SKY, THROUGH AFFORDABLE AND DISCOUNTED DIRECT COUNSELING SERVICES, GROUP SUPPORT, NO-COST WRAP-AROUND SUPPORT, AND COMMUNITY TRAININGS TO REDUCE THE STIGMA OF MENTAL HEALTH. - BIG SKY COMMUNITY HOUSING TRUST - $85,000 RENT LOCAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM RENT LOCAL INCENTIVIZES PROPERTY OWNERS TO CONVERT THEIR VACATION RENTALS INTO LONG-TERM RENTALS FOR THE LOCAL WORKFORCE. THE PROGRAM PAYS AN OWNER A STIPEND BASED ON THE LENGTH OF THE LEASE AND THE NUMBER OF BEDROOMS IN THE RENTAL. THE PURPOSE IS TO IMPROVE BOTH AVAILABILITY AND AFFORDABILITY AND RETURN A DEGREE OF CHOICE TO THE HOUSING MARKET.-BIG SKY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION - $75,000 COMMUNITY CONNECTION, RECREATIONAL, AND CAMP BIG SKY PROGRAMMING BSCO'S PROJECTS AIM TO CULTIVATE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND PROMOTE A HEALTHY AND ACTIVE LIFESTYLE, AND NURTURE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$821.8K
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