Montana Mental Health Trust
Historical FunderHelena, Montana · EIN 46-6395023 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $24,991.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MARCIA ARMSTRONG |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1082, HELENA MT 59624 |
| Phone | 4064316066 |
| MONTANAMHT@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | THE FOUNDATION REQUIRES A WRITTEN GRANT REQUEST DESCRIBING THE CHARITABLE PROGRAM TO BE SUPPORTED BY THE REQUESTED GRANT. SECTION 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS, OTHER THAN A RECOGNIZED CHURCH, MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF THEIR IRS DETERMINATION LETTER WITH THE GRANT REQUEST. THE GRANT APPLICATION FORM AND ALL REQUIREMENTS OF GRANTEES ARE PROVIDED ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE WWW.MMHT.ORG. |
| Deadlines | SEPTEMBER 30TH |
| Restrictions | THE "GRANT APPLICATION GUIDELINES" OF THE TRUST, PROVIDED AT ITS WEBSITE, IDENTIFY FIVE PROJECT TYPES THAT ARE PROVIDED PREFERENTIAL CONSIDERATION PURSUANT TO THE TRUST'S GRANTMAKING POLICIES. DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS OF THESE PROJECT TYPES ARE PROVIDED AT WWW.MMHT.ORG. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
6% of grants went outside Montana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butte Spirit Center | Butte, MT | Integrated behavioral health services | $40,000 |
| Center for Restorative Justice | Kalispell, MT | Behavioral health services | $27,500 |
| Friends of the Children - Western Montana | Missoula, MT | Behavioral health services | $25,000 |
| Lewis and Clark Public Health | Helena, MT | Education, prevention and training | $24,991 |
| Mountain Home Montana | Missoula, MT | Integrated behavioral health services | $24,815 |
| Friends of the Children - Eastern Montana | Billings, MT | Behavioral health services | $22,500 |
| Free Verse Project | Missoula, MT | Behavioral health services | $21,400 |
| Never Alone Recovery Support Services | Ronan, MT | Support for recovery and homelessness | $20,000 |
| Florence Crittenton Home and Services | Helena, MT | Support parenting families | $15,000 |
| Greater Impact Inc | Bozeman, MT | Behavioral health services | $15,000 |
| Partners for Justice | New York, NY | Support for low-income families | $15,000 |
| Pureview Health Center | Helena, MT | Support health services | $15,000 |
| St Peter's Health Foundation | Helena, MT | Support health services | $15,000 |
| Messengers for Health | Crow Agency, MT | Health services | $14,931 |
| Butte Cares Inc | Butte, MT | Training and education | $4,667 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $300,804 | 15 |
| 2023 | $373,695 | 12 |
| 2022 | $345,265 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631009349100143
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-6395023
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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