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MONTANA JUSTICE FOUNDATION

MONTANA JUSTICE FOUNDATION

Helena, MT, US
501(c)3
EIN
81-0391131
Regional Funder
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MONTANA JUSTICE FOUNDATION

Helena, MT, US
501(c)3
EIN
81-0391131
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1979

Fiscal Year Start

Apr 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Montana Justice Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking within Montana, having paid out a total of $778.8K in grants to 27 grantees in 2025. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, providing grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE MONTANA JUSTICE FOUNDATION FUNDS AND SUPPORTS ORGANIZATIONS COMMITTED TO ENSURING THAT ALL MONTANANS, ESPECIALLY THE VULNERABLE AND UNDERSERVED, HAVE MEANINGFUL ACCESS TO THE CIVIL JUSTICE SYSTEM. THE MONTANA JUSTICE FOUNDATION IS A CHARITABLE, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES WAYS FOR ATTORNEYS TO GIVE BACK TO THEIR PROFESSION AND BETTER THE WORLD AROUND THEM.
Total Funding Given

$778.9K

2025
Grantees funded
27
Multi-year grantees
74%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

14

Median 1st year grant
$7K
Median 2nd year grant
$7.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
$25K
A
Alissa Chambers
Board Member
M
Mike Lamb
Board Member
A
Ashley Burleson
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MONTANA JUSTICE FOUNDATION?
No. MONTANA JUSTICE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MONTANA JUSTICE FOUNDATION give?
MONTANA JUSTICE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Montana and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are MONTANA JUSTICE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MONTANA JUSTICE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MONTANA JUSTICE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, MONTANA JUSTICE FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $779 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MONTANA JUSTICE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, MONTANA JUSTICE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include MONTANA LEGAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION, TRUST MONTANA INC, and EASTERN MONTANA CASAGAL INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MONTANA JUSTICE FOUNDATION?
MONTANA JUSTICE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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