
HEADWATERS HEALTH FOUNDATION OF WESTERN MONTANA
HEADWATERS HEALTH FOUNDATION OF WESTERN MONTANA
MISSOULA, MT, US
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a.k.a Headwaters Foundation
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
81-1099715
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Women Led
BIPOC Led

HEADWATERS HEALTH FOUNDATION OF WESTERN MONTANA
MISSOULA, MT, US
•
a.k.a Headwaters Foundation
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
81-1099715
•
•
•
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Women Led
BIPOC Led
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The Headwaters Health Foundation of Western Montana is a 501(c)(3) organization that has awarded a total of $6.3 million in grants to 226 grantees in 2024, primarily focusing on Montana, with additional funding in California and Arizona. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of their profile page to determine eligibility and fit for their funding priorities, which include areas such as community mental health care, early childhood education, and housing loss prevention.
Cause Areas
13
Early childhood education
Elementary education
Foundations
Community organizing
Housing loss prevention
Tenants' organizations
Community mental health care
Child care
Child development
Parent education
Crisis intervention
News and public information
Public policy
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Populations
8
Children and youth
American Indians
Caregivers
Families
Parents
Pregnant people
At-risk youth
Economically disadvantaged people
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA FOUNDATION
$2.2M
10%
ZERO TO FIVE MONTANA
$1.7M
7%

MONTANA NONPROFIT ASSOCIATION
$1.4M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
131
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$7.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HEADWATERS HEALTH FOUNDATION OF WESTERN MONTANA?
Yes. HEADWATERS HEALTH FOUNDATION OF WESTERN MONTANA accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does HEADWATERS HEALTH FOUNDATION OF WESTERN MONTANA give?
HEADWATERS HEALTH FOUNDATION OF WESTERN MONTANA primarily gives to organizations located in Montana, California, and Arizona. 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 HEADWATERS HEALTH FOUNDATION OF WESTERN MONTANA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HEADWATERS HEALTH FOUNDATION OF WESTERN MONTANA fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HEADWATERS HEALTH FOUNDATION OF WESTERN MONTANA make each year?
In 2024, HEADWATERS HEALTH FOUNDATION OF WESTERN MONTANA awarded about 130 grants, totaling nearly $6.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HEADWATERS HEALTH FOUNDATION OF WESTERN MONTANA fund recently?
In 2024, HEADWATERS HEALTH FOUNDATION OF WESTERN MONTANA awarded grants to about 230 grantees. Recent grantees include THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA FOUNDATION, ZERO TO FIVE MONTANA, and MONTANA NONPROFIT ASSOCIATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HEADWATERS HEALTH FOUNDATION OF WESTERN MONTANA?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting HEADWATERS HEALTH FOUNDATION OF WESTERN MONTANA’s website.
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