Community foundation · Helena, MT (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Montana Community Foundation Inc.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $10K
- Typical grant
- $10K to $10K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $10K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 315 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $9.8M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.8M | $10K | 1 |
| 2023 | $8.2M | — | 0 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Mary RutherfordCeo/president
- Jessica Stewart-KuntzVice president
- Kacie Tollefson - ExecutiveVp finance and administration
- James BennettGift & estate planning director
- Tom McgreeBoard chair
- Karen LatkaVice chair
- Dan McleanTreasurer
- Sheila RiceSecretary
- Cami SkinnerPast chair
- Jo Ann EderDirector
- Mary Ann PhippsDirector
- Greg HansonDirector
- Leonard SmithDirector
- Kelly CresswellDirector
- Alanna WeibertDirector
- Shane DoyleDirector
- Angie MainDirector (thru 12/2024)
- Kenny Smoker JrDirector
- Dale WoolhiserDirector (thru 12/2024)
- Courtney ScottDirector
- Curt BarnekoffDirector
- Sarah BeckerDirector
- Tracy CosgroveDirector
- Jennifer IsernDirector
- Tod KastenDirector
- Steffi SiegelDirector
- Maria ValandraDirector
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Children needing care
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Children needing care | $10K |
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