WEST YELLOWSTONE FOUNDATION

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The West Yellowstone Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in Montana, having paid out a total of $24.4K in grants to three grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO STRENGTHEN THE SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND TO ENHANCE THE ECONOMIC VITALITY IN WEST YELLOWSTONE AND HEBGEN LAKE BASIN, MONTANA.
Cause Areas
2
Community and economic development
Community improvement
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
LITTLE RANGER LEARNING CENTER
$461.3K
56%
Yellowstone Historic Center Inc
$16K
2%
WEST YELLOWSTONE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION INC
$5.1K
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WEST YELLOWSTONE FOUNDATION?
No. WEST YELLOWSTONE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WEST YELLOWSTONE FOUNDATION give?
WEST YELLOWSTONE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Montana. 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 WEST YELLOWSTONE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WEST YELLOWSTONE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,464. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WEST YELLOWSTONE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, WEST YELLOWSTONE FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $24 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WEST YELLOWSTONE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, WEST YELLOWSTONE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include LITTLE RANGER LEARNING CENTER, Yellowstone Historic Center Inc, and WEST YELLOWSTONE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WEST YELLOWSTONE FOUNDATION?
WEST YELLOWSTONE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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