Big Fork Community Development Foundation Trust

EIN 36-3785779 · MT

Invitation only Typical grant ~$145.8K Funds in MT
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Big Fork Community Development Foundation Trust based in MT paid 2 grants totaling $291.5K to 2 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $49.2K to $242.4K, with a median of $145.8K. Its largest recipients included COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR A BETTER BIGFORK and IMMAGINE IF LIBRARY FOUNDATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$4,957,841
Giving (latest yr)
$291,549
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
2
Median grant
$145.8K
Recipients
2
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Community Foundation for a Better Bigfork$242,359
  • Immagine If Library Foundation$49,190

Where grants went

  • Montana$291,549 · 2 grants

Grants Paid (2)

Community Foundation for a Better Bigfork
Bigfork, MT
Community Projects
$242,359
Immagine If Library Foundation
Kalispell, MT
Capital Improvements
$49,190

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Big Fork Community Development Foundation Trust does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Big Fork Community Development Foundation Trust reported 2 itemized grants totaling $291.5K. Individual grants ranged from $49.2K to $242.4K (median $145.8K).

Recent recipients include COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR A BETTER BIGFORK, IMMAGINE IF LIBRARY FOUNDATION. The full grant list is on this page.

Big Fork Community Development Foundation Trust is a private foundation based in Montana, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Big Fork Community Development Foundation Trust gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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