Foundation for Community Vitality
Invitation OnlyBillings, Montana · EIN 84-1376323 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$413K
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$13M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $12,168.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
8% of grants went outside Montana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Lodge Grass | Lodge Grass, MT | Payroll - Mayor Salary | $81,088 |
| Helping Hands Food Bank | Hardin, MT | Sustaining Big Horn County-Operational Support | $80,000 |
| Messengers for Health | Crow Agency, MT | Development Director Position | $33,800 |
| Mountain Shadow | Bozeman, MT | Certification Training for LG Investment Team | $30,018 |
| Crow Fair Pow Wow | Crow Agency, MT | 2025 Crow Fair Pow Wow Staff Support Cultural Programming | $25,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy - Wyoming | Lander, WY | Youth Tribal Engagement in N. Wyoming | $25,000 |
| Leadership Montana (V) | Bozeman, MT | Flagship Scholarships for Indigenous Leaders | $20,200 |
| Boys & Girls Club Northern Cheyenne (LD) | Lame Deer, MT | Operational - In Honor of Bruce Ennis | $20,000 |
| City of Lodge Grass | Lodge Grass, MT | Black Mountain Software | $13,590 |
| Messengers for Health | Crow Agency, MT | Program Assistant Position | $12,168 |
| Leadership Wyoming | Casper, WY | Wind River Reservation Leadership Development | $7,000 |
| City of Lodge Grass | Lodge Grass, MT | Christmas and New Years Celebration | $5,000 |
| City of Lodge Grass | Lodge Grass, MT | 4th of July Event | $5,000 |
| Little Big Horn College | Crow Agency, MT | The First Crow Treaty of 1825 | $5,000 |
| Mighty Few Community Development | Wyola, MT | Mighty Few Community Development | $5,000 |
| Wise Wonders Children's Museum | Billings, MT | Operational Support - Gift Match | $5,000 |
| Hopa Mountain | Bozeman, MT | Northwest Professor - STC Support | $3,588 |
| City of Lodge Grass | Lodge Grass, MT | Padlock Tour Honorarium | $2,500 |
| City of Lodge Grass | Lodge Grass, MT | Copy Machine | $2,500 |
| Little Big Horn College | Crow Agency, MT | Padlock Tour Honorarium | $2,500 |
| Mountain Shadow | Bozeman, MT | Padlock Tour Honorarium | $2,500 |
| Mountain Shadow | Bozeman, MT | Gift Match | $2,500 |
| Native Americans in Philanthropy | Minneapolis, MN | Tribal Representation in MT Conservation Funders Group | $2,500 |
| Northern Cheyenne Food Pantry | Lame Deer, MT | IMEGs Proposal for Service | $2,500 |
| One Heart Warriors | Billings, MT | Padlock Tour Honorarium | $2,500 |
| Plenty Doors Community Development Corp | Hardin, MT | Security Camera/Door Installation | $2,500 |
| Plenty Doors Community Development Corp | Hardin, MT | Padlock Tour Honorarium | $2,500 |
| Plenty Doors Community Development Corp | Hardin, MT | Gutter Install, Roof Repair | $2,500 |
| Plenty Doors Community Development Corp | Hardin, MT | Gift Match | $2,500 |
| Inside Out Peer Service | Ennis, MT | General Operating Support | $2,000 |
| City of Lodge Grass | Lodge Grass, MT | Sherry House Training | $1,482 |
| Friends of the Depot | Hardin, MT | In Honor of Drew Lehr | $1,000 |
| Project Hope | Columbus, MT | Backpack Program | $1,000 |
| Stillwater Senior Citizens Center | Absarokee, MT | Operational Support | $500 |
| Tumbleweed | Billings, MT | Operational Support | $500 |
| YWCA | Billings, MT | Operational Support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $413,434 | 36 |
| 2024 | $264,202 | 18 |
| 2023 | $519,152 | 19 |
| 2021 | $666,355 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622239349101057
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-1376323
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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