Grants paid by Moonlight Community Foundation
EIN 80-0941705 · Big Sky, MT · Form 990, Schedule I · NTEE C30
Moonlight Community Foundation of Big Sky, MT (EIN 80-0941705) reported 190 grants paid totaling $4,111,847 to 61 recipients in tax years 2018–2026, on Form 990, Schedule I. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$4,111,847
190 grants
Recipients
61
distinct organizations
Tax years
2018–2026
8 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 21 | $194,187 | — |
| 2019 | 22 | $254,813 | — |
| 2020 | 18 | $358,467 | — |
| 2021 | 17 | $319,436 | — |
| 2022 | 26 | $587,134 | — |
| 2023 | 25 | $685,341 | — |
| 2024 | 25 | $767,200 | — |
| 2026 | 36 | $945,269 | — |
Top recipients
The 61 recipients receiving the most from Moonlight Community Foundation, by grants paid, out of 61 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sky Housing Trust 84-3391892 | A | Big Sky, MT | 6 | $455,000 | 2026 |
| Big Sky Community Organization 81-0520589 | A | Big Sky, MT | 8 | $441,324 | 2026 |
| Women in Action 20-4166176 | A | Big Sky, MT | 6 | $351,925 | 2026 |
| Morningstar Learning Center 20-5113402 | A | Big Sky, MT | 8 | $249,790 | 2026 |
| Big Sky Relief Fund 27-1974255 | A | Bozeman, MT | 2 | $206,476 | 2021 |
| Gallatin River Task Force 74-3127146 | A | Big Sky, MT | 8 | $191,797 | 2026 |
| Big Sky Community Housing (hrdc) 81-0350886 | A | Big Sky, MT | 7 | $181,860 | 2026 |
| Big Sky School Parent Teacher Organization 61-1001349 | A | Gallatin Gateway, MT | 3 | $158,800 | 2026 |
| Big Sky Sno 85-2790702 | A | Big Sky, MT | 5 | $157,057 | 2026 |
| Friends of Big Sky Education - Warren Miller Performing Arts Center 33-1106018 | A | Big Sky, MT | 11 | $143,500 | 2026 |
| Big Sky Rotary Foundation 36-4623017 | A | Big Sky, MT | 4 | $108,500 | 2026 |
| Big Sky Ski Education Foundation 36-3839751 | A | Big Sky, MT | 7 | $93,000 | 2026 |
| Be Well Big Sky 81-0519514 | A | Big Sky, MT | 3 | $90,000 | 2026 |
| Crosscut Mountain Sports Center 81-1818317 | A | Bozeman, MT | 3 | $90,000 | 2023 |
| Arts Council of Big Sky 81-0457768 | A | Big Sky, MT | 7 | $78,134 | 2026 |
| Big Brothers and Sisters of Gallatin County 81-0359636 | A | Bozeman, MT | 7 | $72,500 | 2026 |
| Bienvenidos a Gallatin Valley (bienvenidos) 87-2689923 | A | Bozeman, MT | 3 | $72,300 | 2026 |
| Hatch Experience 30-0261283 | A | Bozeman, MT | 5 | $65,000 | 2022 |
| Gallatin Invasive Species Alliance 46-5544351 | A | Bozeman, MT | 7 | $62,400 | 2026 |
| Montana Land Reliance 81-0369262 | A | Helena, MT | 5 | $61,644 | 2022 |
| Greater Gallatin United Way 81-0384820 | A | Bozeman, MT | 3 | $61,000 | 2026 |
| Center for Large Landscape Conservation 27-1226829 | A | Bozeman, MT | 3 | $57,500 | 2024 |
| World Language Initiative - Montana 82-2212916 | A | Bozeman, MT | 3 | $56,000 | 2026 |
| Friends of Big Sky Education 81-6000440 | A | Big Sky, MT | 3 | $55,467 | 2026 |
| Rimrock Foundation 81-0302870 | A | Billings, MT | 2 | $49,595 | 2023 |
| Big Sky Discovery Academy 47-1605234 | A | Big Sky, MT | 3 | $36,829 | 2020 |
| Msu Alumni Foundation 81-6001649 | A | Bozeman, MT | 6 | $33,500 | 2026 |
| Big Sky School District | U | Gallatin Gateway, MT | 2 | $32,600 | 2019 |
| Thrive 36-3501185 | A | Bozeman, MT | 4 | $29,500 | 2023 |
| Hatch 30-0261285 | A | Bozeman, MT | 3 | $28,000 | 2026 |
| Big Sky Futbol Club 83-1160684 | A | Big Sky, MT | 5 | $27,500 | 2026 |
| Bozeman Health Foundation 84-1407943 | A | Bozeman, MT | 1 | $25,000 | 2021 |
| The Wilderness Society 53-0167933 | A | Bozeman, MT | 2 | $20,000 | 2019 |
| Southwest Montana Mountain Bike Association - Big Sky Chapter 81-2091869 | A | Bozeman, MT | 2 | $20,000 | 2026 |
| Fobse for Big Sky School District Local Food and Sustainability Project | U | Big Sky, MT | 1 | $18,500 | 2023 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Gallatin Valley 81-0471246 | A | Belgrade, MT | 1 | $17,500 | 2020 |
| Big Sky Community Library 36-4355848 | A | Big Sky, MT | 2 | $15,500 | 2023 |
| Montana State University 81-6010045 | A | Bozeman, MT | 3 | $15,000 | 2026 |
| Gallatin River Child Care Inc 33-1883303 | A | Big Sky, MT | 1 | $15,000 | 2026 |
| Red Lodge Area Community Foundation 20-0192255 | A | Red Lodge, MT | 1 | $15,000 | 2022 |
| Eagle Mount 84-1383214 | A | Bozeman, MT | 2 | $15,000 | 2026 |
| Montana Wilderness School 46-4371734 | A | Bozeman, MT | 2 | $12,000 | 2019 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society 13-1740011 | A | Ennis, MT | 1 | $10,000 | 2018 |
| Mt64 Hockey Association Inc 33-1428428 | A | Bozeman, MT | 1 | $10,000 | 2026 |
| Big Opportunities 86-3267128 | A | Big Sky, MT | 1 | $10,000 | 2023 |
| American Rivers 23-7305963 | A | Bozeman, MT | 2 | $10,000 | 2019 |
| Riley's Urgent Fund for Friends 85-3569243 | A | Gallatin Gateway, MT | 1 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Montana State University - Health & Human Development | U | Bozeman, MT | 1 | $8,000 | 2022 |
| Big Sky Parent Teacher Organization 81-0499267 | A | Gallatin Gateway, MT | 1 | $8,000 | 2022 |
| Befrienders 81-0503946 | A | Bozeman, MT | 1 | $7,500 | 2026 |
| Montana Land Reliance 81-0369292 | A | Helena, MT | 1 | $7,500 | 2024 |
| Family Promise of Gallatin Valley 11-3739588 | A | Bozeman, MT | 1 | $7,500 | 2026 |
| Friends of Montana Shakespeare in the Parks 84-3393904 | A | Bozeman, MT | 1 | $5,000 | 2022 |
| Bozeman Symphony 81-6019534 | A | Bozeman, MT | 1 | $5,000 | 2026 |
| Roots Family Collaborative 81-4604049 | A | Bozeman, MT | 1 | $5,000 | 2026 |
| Jack Creek Preserve Foundation 20-2214684 | A | Ennis, MT | 1 | $4,777 | 2026 |
| Lone Peak Film Institute 33-2324842 | A | Gallatin Gateway, MT | 1 | $4,000 | 2026 |
| Special Olympics Montana 81-0367064 | A | Great Falls, MT | 1 | $3,572 | 2026 |
| Big Sky Skating and Hockey Association 27-4118221 | A | Big Sky, MT | 1 | $3,500 | 2019 |
| Madison River Foundation 56-2333733 | A | Ennis, MT | 1 | $3,000 | 2020 |
| Opera Montana 81-0382552 | A | Bozeman, MT | 1 | $2,500 | 2026 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Every grant
All 190 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Big Sky School Parent Teacher Organization Gallatin Gateway, MT | A | $113,800 | paid | BIG SKY PTO COST OF LIVING ALLOWANCE | 202641989349301639 |
| 2026 | Wellness in Action Big Sky, MT | A | $100,000 | paid | AFFORDABLE COUNSELING PROGRAM | 202641989349301639 |
| 2026 | Big Sky Community Organization Big Sky, MT | A | $96,320 | paid | CAMP BIG SKY CAPACITY / COMMUNITY CONNECTION | 202641989349301639 |
| 2026 | Big Sky Community Housing Trust Big Sky, MT | A | $80,000 | paid | RENT LOCAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM | 202641989349301639 |
| 2026 | Morningstar Learning Center Big Sky, MT | A | $70,000 | paid | SUSTAINABLE CHILDCARE OPERATIONS | 202641989349301639 |
| 2026 | Big Sky Rotary Foundation Big Sky, MT | A | $47,500 | paid | BIG SKY BANDAGE AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUP FUNDING | 202641989349301639 |
| 2026 | Big Sky Community Food Bank Big Sky, MT | A | $46,660 | paid | WORKFORCE FOOD SECURITY & SOCIAL SERVICES / HRDC TRANSPORTATION / EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL | 202641989349301639 |
| 2026 | Big Sky Sustainability Network Organization (sno) Big Sky, MT | A | $40,140 | paid | ENERGY EFFICIENCY & CONSERVATION / COMMUNITY COMPOSTING / ONE LESS CAR | 202641989349301639 |
| 2026 | Be Well Big Sky Big Sky, MT | A | $40,000 | paid | BUILDING ORG. INFRASTRUCTURE / NAVIGATOR NETWORK | 202641989349301639 |
| 2026 | Gallatin River Task Force Big Sky, MT | A | $35,000 | paid | GALLATIN RIVER RESTORATION / EDUCATION & OUTREACH | 202641989349301639 |
| 2026 | Bienvenidos a Gallatin Valley (bienvenidos) Bozeman, MT | A | $25,000 | paid | EL CENTRO | 202641989349301639 |
| 2026 | Friends of Big Sky Education Big Sky, MT | A | $25,000 | paid | LOCAL FOODS AND SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT FOR BIG SKY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND LEE POOLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP | 202641989349301639 |
| 2026 | Greater Gallatin United Way Bozeman, MT | A | $20,000 | paid | KIDSLINK OUT-OF-SCHOOL INITIATIVE | 202641989349301639 |
| 2026 | World Language Initiative - Montana Bozeman, MT | A | $20,000 | paid | BIG SKY COMMUNITY LANGUAGE LEARNING PROGRAM | 202641989349301639 |
| 2026 | Big Sky Ski Education Foundation Big Sky, MT | A | $20,000 | paid | BSSEF SCHOLARSHIPS AND TEAM JACKET SPONSORSHIP | 202641989349301639 |
| 2026 | Arts Council of Big Sky Big Sky, MT | A | $15,000 | paid | ARTVENTURE YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM | 202641989349301639 |
| 2026 | Gallatin River Child Care Inc Big Sky, MT | A | $15,000 | paid | BIG SKY INFANT AND TODDLER CARE PROGRAM | 202641989349301639 |
| 2026 | Southwest Montana Mountain Bike Association Bozeman, MT | A | $15,000 | paid | MOUNTAIN TO MEADOW GREEN TRAIL | 202641989349301639 |
| 2026 | Big Sky Futbol Club Big Sky, MT | A | $12,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP AND ACCESSIBILITY PROJECT | 202641989349301639 |
| 2026 | Hatch Bozeman, MT | A | $10,000 | paid | GLOBAL VOICES IN BIG SKY | 202641989349301639 |
| 2026 | Mt64 Hockey Association Inc Bozeman, MT | A | $10,000 | paid | EQUIPMENT COSTS (ICE SKATES) | 202641989349301639 |
| 2026 | Grow Wild Bozeman, MT | A | $10,000 | paid | FIREWISE LANDSCAPING / CONSERVATION OUTREACH | 202641989349301639 |
| 2026 | Big Brothers Big Sisters Bozeman, MT | A | $10,000 | paid | BIG SKY SCHOOL-BASED MENTORSHIP PROGRAM | 202641989349301639 |
| 2026 | Warren Miller Performing Arts Center - Friends of Big Sky Education Gallatin Gateway, MT | A | $9,000 | paid | THE 2025/26 SEASON AT WMPAC | 202641989349301639 |
| 2026 | Family Promise of Gallatin Valley Bozeman, MT | A | $7,500 | paid | FAMILY HOMELESS PREVENTION & STABILIZATION | 202641989349301639 |
| 2026 | Befrienders Bozeman, MT | A | $7,500 | paid | GROWING CONNECTIONS INITIATIVE IN BIG SKY AREA | 202641989349301639 |
| 2026 | Eagle Mount Bozeman Bozeman, MT | A | $7,500 | paid | EAGLE MOUNT BIG SKY SNOWSPORTS PROGRAM | 202641989349301639 |
| 2026 | Montana State University Bozeman, MT | A | $7,000 | paid | LEE POOLE SCHOLARSHIP | 202641989349301639 |
| 2026 | Bozeman Symphony Bozeman, MT | A | $5,000 | paid | SYMPHONY IN THE SCHOOLS: BIG SKY | 202641989349301639 |
| 2026 | Roots Family Collaborative Bozeman, MT | A | $5,000 | paid | BLOSSOM MOM BIG SKY | 202641989349301639 |
| 2026 | Jack Creek Preserve Foundation Ennis, MT | A | $4,777 | paid | YOUTH CONSERVATION EDUCATION | 202641989349301639 |
| 2026 | Friends of Montana Shakespeare in the Parks Bozeman, MT | A | $4,500 | paid | BIG SKY EDUCATIONAL RESIDENCIES / BIG SKY PERFORMANCE | 202641989349301639 |
| 2026 | Lone Peak Film Institute Gallatin Gateway, MT | A | $4,000 | paid | THE BIG SKY FILM FESTIVAL | 202641989349301639 |
| 2026 | Special Olympics Montana Great Falls, MT | A | $3,572 | paid | AWARDS FOR PARTICIPANTS | 202641989349301639 |
| 2026 | Opera Montana Bozeman, MT | A | $2,500 | paid | WHEELS OF HARMONY | 202641989349301639 |
| 2026 | Montana State University Bozeman, MT | A | $1,000 | paid | PROJECTO SALUD - MEDICAL BUS SPONSORSHIP | 202641989349301639 |
| 2024 | Wellness in Action Big Sky, MT | A | $110,000 | paid | AFFORDABLE COUNSELING PROGRAM | 202541209349301524 |
| 2024 | Big Sky Community Housing Trust Big Sky, MT | A | $85,000 | paid | RENT LOCAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM | 202541209349301524 |
| 2024 | Big Sky Community Organization Big Sky, MT | A | $75,000 | paid | BSCO RECREATIONAL AND CAMP BIG SKY PROGRAMMING AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION | 202541209349301524 |
| 2024 | Morningstar Learning Center Big Sky, MT | A | $68,000 | paid | SUSTAINABLE CHILDCARE OPERATIONS | 202541209349301524 |
| 2024 | Center for Large Landscape Conservation Bozeman, MT | A | $35,000 | paid | US-191/MT-64 ASSESSMENT: ACTION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION | 202541209349301524 |
| 2024 | Big Sky Community Food Bank Big Sky, MT | A | $35,000 | paid | EMERGENCY FOOD AND WORKFORCE SERVICES | 202541209349301524 |
| 2024 | Big Brothers Big Sisters Bozeman, MT | A | $30,000 | paid | BIG SKY SCHOOL-BASED MENTORSHIP PROGRAM AND MENTORSHIP FOR BIG SKY YOUTH | 202541209349301524 |
| 2024 | Gallatin River Task Force Big Sky, MT | A | $30,000 | paid | ALPENSCAPES EDUCATION & OUTREACH, WATER CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION PROGRAM | 202541209349301524 |
| 2024 | Big Sky Rotary Foundation Big Sky, MT | A | $30,000 | paid | BIG SKY BANDAGE | 202541209349301524 |
| 2024 | Greater Gallatin United Way Bozeman, MT | A | $26,000 | paid | KIDSLINK OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROGRAM - BIG SKY AND BIG SKY SUMMER PRE-K CAMP | 202541209349301524 |
| 2024 | Big Sky School Parent Teacher Organization Gallatin Gateway, MT | A | $25,000 | paid | BIG SKY PTO COST OF LIVING ALLOWANCE | 202541209349301524 |
| 2024 | Bienvenidos a Gallatin Valley (bienvenidos) Bozeman, MT | A | $25,000 | paid | EL CENTRO, GROWING CONNECTIONS, AND BUILDING COMMUNITY | 202541209349301524 |
| 2024 | Friends of Big Sky Education Big Sky, MT | A | $20,250 | paid | LOCAL FOODS AND SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT FOR BIG SKY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND LEE POOLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP | 202541209349301524 |
| 2024 | Big Sky Ski Education Foundation Big Sky, MT | A | $20,000 | paid | BSSEF SCHOLARSHIP FUND | 202541209349301524 |
| 2024 | Lone Peak High School Gallatin Gateway, MT | A | $20,000 | paid | LONE PEAK HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC PROGRAM | 202541209349301524 |
| 2024 | Big Sky Sustainability Network Organization (sno) Big Sky, MT | A | $20,000 | paid | GREENER BUILDING PRACTICES - OWNERS ASSOCIATIONS, DEVELOPERS, INDIVIDUALS AND CLIMATE ACTION IMPLEMENTATION - CREDIBLE CARBON OFFSET GUIDE & OUTREACH | 202541209349301524 |
| 2024 | Be Well Big Sky Big Sky, MT | A | $20,000 | paid | COMMUNITY FIRST AID | 202541209349301524 |
| 2024 | Grow Wild Bozeman, MT | A | $17,450 | paid | MOOSE PAIR POLLINATOR GARDEN AT OUSEL FALLS AND FOSTERING ORGANIZATION HEALTH AND RESILIENCE THROUGH A CONSERVATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR (CPC) | 202541209349301524 |
| 2024 | World Language Initiative - Montana Bozeman, MT | A | $16,000 | paid | COMMUNITY ENGLISH & SPANISH LANGUAGE LEARNING IN BIG SKY | 202541209349301524 |
| 2024 | Arts Council of Big Sky Big Sky, MT | A | $15,000 | paid | ARTVENTURE YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM | 202541209349301524 |
| 2024 | Hatch Bozeman, MT | A | $10,000 | paid | EMPOWERING LONE PEAK HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH HATCH 2024 BIG SKY SUMMIT | 202541209349301524 |
| 2024 | Warren Miller Performing Arts Center - Friends of Big Sky Education Gallatin Gateway, MT | A | $10,000 | paid | THE 24/25 SEASON AT WMPAC | 202541209349301524 |
| 2024 | Riley's Urgent Fund for Friends Gallatin Gateway, MT | A | $10,000 | paid | ANIMAL SHELTER | 202541209349301524 |
| 2024 | Montana Land Reliance Helena, MT | A | $7,500 | paid | BIG SKY HABITAT CONSERVATION & STEWARDSHIP | 202541209349301524 |
| 2024 | Montana State University Bozeman, MT | A | $7,000 | paid | ENNIS HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP | 202541209349301524 |
| 2023 | Big Sky Community Housing Trust Big Sky, MT | A | $115,000 | paid | GOOD DEEDS AND RENT LOCAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM | 202440649349300529 |
| 2023 | Big Sky Community Organization Big Sky, MT | A | $95,371 | paid | BSCO PROGRAMMING, CAMP BIG SKY, COMMUNITY CONNECTION THROUGH RECREATION | 202440649349300529 |
| 2023 | Wellness in Action Big Sky, MT | A | $62,425 | paid | AFFORDABLE COUNSELING PROGRAM, CAMP MOONLIGHT SCHOLARSHIPS, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PREVENTION & CARE | 202440649349300529 |
| 2023 | Morningstar Learning Center Big Sky, MT | A | $40,000 | paid | SUSTAINABLE CHILDCARE OPERATIONS | 202440649349300529 |
| 2023 | Gallatin River Task Force Big Sky, MT | A | $40,000 | paid | GREEK CREEK STREAMBANK RESTORATION, WILDLANDS FESTIVAL SPONSORSHIP, MIDDLE FORK RESTORATION - PROJECT 5 CONSTRUCTION, BIG SKY LANDSCAPING PARTNERSHIP | 202440649349300529 |
| 2023 | Big Sky Sustainability Network Organization (sno) Big Sky, MT | A | $35,000 | paid | CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (CAP) SPEAKER SERIES, GREEN(ER) BUILDING PRACTICES - HOAS, DEVELOPERS, INDIVIDUALS, RIVER VIEW ROOFTOP SOLAR INSTALLATION | 202440649349300529 |
| 2023 | Be Well Big Sky Big Sky, MT | A | $30,000 | paid | BE WELL BIG SKY - SEED FUNDING | 202440649349300529 |
| 2023 | Rimrock Billings, MT | A | $29,595 | paid | COMMUNITY CONNECTION THROUGH PEER INTEGRATION | 202440649349300529 |
| 2023 | Big Sky Community Food Bank Big Sky, MT | A | $25,200 | paid | EMERGENCY FOOD AND SOCIAL SERVICES - UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS | 202440649349300529 |
| 2023 | Big Sky Rotary Foundation Big Sky, MT | A | $25,000 | paid | BIG SKY BANDAGE | 202440649349300529 |
| 2023 | Bienvenidos a Gallatin Valley (bienvenidos) Bozeman, MT | A | $22,300 | paid | BIENVENIDOS IN BIG SKY: GROWING CONNECTIONS AND BUILDING COMMUNITY | 202440649349300529 |
| 2023 | Big Sky Ski Education Foundation Big Sky, MT | A | $20,000 | paid | BSSEF SCHOLARSHIP FUND | 202440649349300529 |
| 2023 | World Language Initiative - Montana Bozeman, MT | A | $20,000 | paid | COMMUNITY ENGLISH & SPANISH LANGUAGE LEARNING IN BIG SKY | 202440649349300529 |
| 2023 | Crosscut Mountain Sports Center Bozeman, MT | A | $20,000 | paid | CAMP LIGHTNING CREEK: SUPPORTING UNDERSERVED BIG SKY MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS AND FAMILIES THROUGH IMMERSIVE, UNDISTRACTED RESIDENTIAL CAMP EXPERIENCES | 202440649349300529 |
| 2023 | Fobse for Big Sky School District Local Food and Sustainability Project Big Sky, MT | U | $18,500 | paid | LEE POOLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP, LOCAL FOODS AND SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT | 202440649349300529 |
| 2023 | Big Brothers Big Sisters Bozeman, MT | A | $10,000 | paid | BIG SKY YOUTH PROGRAMMING - MENTAL HEALTH THROUGH MENTORSHIP | 202440649349300529 |
| 2023 | Center for Large Landscape Conservation Bozeman, MT | A | $10,000 | paid | DEVELOPING AN ACTION PLAN TO ACHIEVE THE VISION OF THE US-191/MT-64 WILDLIFE & TRANSPORTATION ASSESSMENT | 202440649349300529 |
| 2023 | Friends of Montana Shakespeare in the Parks Bozeman, MT | A | $10,000 | paid | 2024 MONTANA SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN BIG SKY AND 2023 BIG SKY PARKS PERFORMANCE | 202440649349300529 |
| 2023 | Big Opportunities Big Sky, MT | A | $10,000 | paid | WIRELESS MICROPHONES FOR BIG SKY'S CHILDREN AND TEEN MUSICALS | 202440649349300529 |
| 2023 | Thrive Bozeman, MT | A | $10,000 | paid | BIG SKY CHILD ADVANCEMENT PROJECT (CAP) | 202440649349300529 |
| 2023 | Grow Wild Bozeman, MT | A | $9,450 | paid | YOUTH AND LANDOWNER EDUCATION & OUTREACH, YOUTH EDUCATION AND CLEAN RECREATION | 202440649349300529 |
| 2023 | Hatch Bozeman, MT | A | $8,000 | paid | HATCH 2024 MONTANA SUMMIT || NEXTGEN PROGRAM || 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY | 202440649349300529 |
| 2023 | Arts Council of Big Sky Big Sky, MT | A | $7,500 | paid | CONTRIBUTE-WHAT-YOU-CAN ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202440649349300529 |
| 2023 | Gallatin College Bozeman, MT | A | $6,500 | paid | LEE POOLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP | 202440649349300529 |
| 2023 | Friends of Big Sky Library Gallatin Gateway, MT | A | $5,500 | paid | PAGE TO SCREEN SUMMER MOVIE PROGRAM | 202440649349300529 |
| 2022 | Big Sky Community Organization Big Sky, MT | A | $115,000 | paid | BSCO WILL USE THIS FUNDING TO FOCUS ON THEIR CORE PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT TO MANAGE AREA PARKS AND TRAILS, AS WELL AS FOR BASE COMMUNITY CENTER BUILDING DEFICIT, AND COMMUNITY PARK IMPROVEMENTS. | 202320869349300967 |
| 2022 | Big Sky Community Housing Trust Big Sky, MT | A | $95,000 | paid | RENT LOCAL PROGAM AIMED AT CREATING MORE RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL WORKERS WHO RESIDE IN BIG SKY. RENT LOCAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM TO CREATE IMMEDIATE RENTAL INVENTORY BY PROVIDING CASH TO OWNERS WHO TURN THEIR VACANT HOME OR VACATION RENTAL INTO A HOME FOR LOCAL WORKERS. | 202320869349300967 |
| 2022 | Wellness in Action Big Sky, MT | A | $59,500 | paid | FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS AND EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR BIG SKY CHILDREN AND YOUTH. | 202320869349300967 |
| 2022 | Big Sky Sno Big Sky, MT | A | $46,917 | paid | FUNDS WIL BE USED FOR CLIMATE ACTION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION LAUNCH TO APPLY SOLUTIONS-DRIVEN EFFORTS, SUPPORTING THE REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS COMMUNITY-WIDE. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR DATA PROCUREMENT AND MONITORING. | 202320869349300967 |
| 2022 | Morningstar Learning Center Big Sky, MT | A | $25,000 | paid | FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS THROUGH TEACHER SUPPORT. | 202320869349300967 |
| 2022 | Warren Miller Performing Arts Center Big Sky, MT | A | $25,000 | paid | FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR OUR PLACE IN THE MOUNTAINS: WMPAC 2.0 AND CELEBRATING A DECADE OF CREATIVITY: SEASON 10 AT WMPAC | 202320869349300967 |
| 2022 | Big Sky Community Food Bank Big Sky, MT | A | $21,000 | paid | FUNDS FOR EMERGENCY FOOD AND SOCIAL SERVICES | 202320869349300967 |
| 2022 | Rimrock Foundation Billings, MT | A | $20,000 | paid | PEER SUPPORT SERVICES IN BIG SKY | 202320869349300967 |
| 2022 | Crosscut Mountain Sports Center Bozeman, MT | A | $20,000 | paid | CAMP LIGHTNING CREEK: SUPPORTING UNDERSERVED BIG SKY MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS AND FAMILIES THORUGH IMMERSIVE, UNDISTRACTED RESIDENTIAL CAMP. | 202320869349300967 |
| 2022 | Friends of Big Sky Education Big Sky, MT | A | $16,000 | paid | FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE LEE POOLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR THE LOCAL FOODS AND SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT, WHICH WILL ALLOW FOR THE PURCHASING OF LOCAL (WHENEVER POSSIBLE) AND REGIONAL PRODUCE TO FEED STUDENTS AND STAFF WITHIN THE LUNCH PROGRAM. | 202320869349300967 |
| 2022 | Red Lodge Area Community Foundation Red Lodge, MT | A | $15,000 | paid | CARBON COUNTY FLOOD RELIEF FUND | 202320869349300967 |
| 2022 | Greater Gallatin United Way Bozeman, MT | A | $15,000 | paid | SOUTHWEST MONTANA FLOOD RELIEF FUND | 202320869349300967 |
| 2022 | Hatch Experience Bozeman, MT | A | $15,000 | paid | HATCH SMART PROGRAM: NEXTGEN TO BUILD OFF SUCCESS WITH THE SMART PROGRAM, A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED STEM PROGRAM, TO INSPIRE STEWARDSHIP OF THE YELLOWSTONE AND GALLATIN WATERSHEDS. | 202320869349300967 |
| 2022 | The Michener Cabin Project at the Big Sky School Gallatin Gateway, MT | A | $10,217 | paid | THE MICHENER CABIN PROJECT - RESTORATION OF THE EXTERIOR AND GROUNDS. | 202320869349300967 |
| 2022 | Gallatin River Task Force Big Sky, MT | A | $10,000 | paid | FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BIG SKY WATER CONSERVATION PLAN. | 202320869349300967 |
| 2022 | Big Sky Ski Education Foundation Big Sky, MT | A | $10,000 | paid | BSSEF SCHOLARSHIP FUND TO PROVIDE VALUABLE PROGRAMS TO LOCAL YOUTH. | 202320869349300967 |
| 2022 | Big Sky Community Library Big Sky, MT | A | $10,000 | paid | FUNDS FOR STORYBOOK TRAIL AND SUMMER PAGE TO SCREEN MOVIE SERIES AND INTERGENERATIONAL PLAYGROUP | 202320869349300967 |
| 2022 | Montana Land Reliance Helena, MT | A | $10,000 | paid | LANDSCAPE CONSERVATION IN BIG SKY - FUNDS WILL SUPPORT LESS THAN 20% OF THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH MLR'S CONSERVATION WORK IN BIG SKY. CONSERVATION EASEMENTS CONSERVE WILDLIFE HABITAT, PRESERVE OPEN SPACE, BUFFER PUBLIC LAND, AND ENHANCE LANDSCAPES FOR TOURISM. BY SUPPORTING MLR, MCF WILL INCREASE THE PACE AND RATE OF CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES. | 202320869349300967 |
| 2022 | Big Sky Parent Teacher Organization Gallatin Gateway, MT | A | $8,000 | paid | LONE PEAK HIGH SCHOOL EXPEDITIONS FALL 2022 | 202320869349300967 |
| 2022 | Montana State University - Health & Human Development Bozeman, MT | U | $8,000 | paid | BIG SKY HIGH SCHOOL COMMUNITY: EXPLORATORY NEEDS ASSESSMENT | 202320869349300967 |
| 2022 | Eagle Mount Bozeman, MT | A | $7,500 | paid | FUNDS USED FOR THE BIG SKY SKI AND SNOWBOARD PROGRAM FOR ADAPTIVE DOWNHILL LESSONS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. | 202320869349300967 |
| 2022 | Montana State University Foundation Bozeman, MT | A | $5,000 | paid | FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE MONTANA SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS BIG SKY COMMUNITY PERFORMANCES. | 202320869349300967 |
| 2022 | Arts Council of Big Sky Big Sky, MT | A | $5,000 | paid | 2022 ARTVENTURE ACTIVITY TENT FOR THURSDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES | 202320869349300967 |
| 2022 | Friends of Montana Shakespeare in the Parks Bozeman, MT | A | $5,000 | paid | MONTANA SHAKES! AND MONTANA SHAKESPEARE IN THE SCHOOLS IN BIG SKY | 202320869349300967 |
| 2022 | Southwest Montana Mountain Bike Association - Big Sky Chapter Bozeman, MT | A | $5,000 | paid | BIG SKY COMMUNITY PUMP TRACK PHASE 2 LOCATED IN THE BIG SKY COMMUNITY PARK | 202320869349300967 |
| 2022 | Big Sky Futbol Club Big Sky, MT | A | $5,000 | paid | FINANCIAL AID SUPPORT FOR YOUTH SOCCER PARTICIPANTS | 202320869349300967 |
| 2021 | Crosscut Mountain Sports Center Bozeman, MT | A | $50,000 | paid | FUNDS USED FOR THE PURCHASE OF TRAPPERS CREEK CABIN | 202240639349300939 |
| 2021 | Big Sky Housing Trust Big Sky, MT | A | $40,000 | paid | DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE GIVING LOCAL FAMILIES THE GIFT OF HOME OWNERSHIP. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR THE EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE. | 202240639349300939 |
| 2021 | Big Sky Community Organization Big Sky, MT | A | $30,000 | paid | BSCO WILL USE THIS FUNDING TO FOCUS ON THEIR CORE PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT TO MANAGE: 95 ACRES OF PARKLAND, 19 MILES OF TRAILS AND THREE ESTABLISHED TRAILHEADS, CAMP BIG SKY SUMMER DAY CAMP FOR CHILDREN ENTERING 1ST THROUGH 8TH GRADE, HIKE BIG SKY, GLIDE BIG SKY, ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUE AND OTHER VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS. | 202240639349300939 |
| 2021 | Morningstar Learning Center Big Sky, MT | A | $25,000 | paid | FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS THROUGH EQUITABLE WAGES PROJECT. | 202240639349300939 |
| 2021 | Bozeman Health Foundation Bozeman, MT | A | $25,000 | paid | FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE BSMC CENTRAL MONITORING SYSTEM | 202240639349300939 |
| 2021 | Gallatin River Task Force Big Sky, MT | A | $23,500 | paid | FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ADVANCE PROJECT 3 OF THE MIDDLE FORK WEST FORM GALLATIN RIVER RESTORATION PLAN. | 202240639349300939 |
| 2021 | Montana Land Reliance Helena, MT | A | $17,500 | paid | THE PROJECT WOULD INCREASE THE PACE OF PRIVATE LAND CONSERVATION IN THE BIG SKY COMMUNITY. FUNDS SUPPORT MLR'S PRIVATE LAND CONSERVATION WORK IN THE BIG SKY COMMUNITY. MLR IS WORKING ON SEVERAL CONSERVATION EASEMENTS TOTALING OVER 3,000 ACRES IN THE BIG SKY AREA AND RECENTLY COMPLETED A CONSERVATION EASEMENT WITH MOONLIGHT BASIN, PROTECTING OVER 2,400 ACRES OF LAND FROM SUBDIVISION. | 202240639349300939 |
| 2021 | Hatch Experience Bozeman, MT | A | $15,000 | paid | HATCH HAS BEEN PILOTING A NEW BLENDED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT CONNECTS DIVERSE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ACROSS THE NATION WITH A COMMUNITY OF PEERS AND EXPERT MEMBERS-ALL WORKING TO CO-CREATE IMPACTFUL SOLUTIONS TO SOME OF THE WORLD'S MOST PRESSING LOCAL AND GLOBAL ISSUES. TEAMS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PITCH THEIR SOLUTIONS TO EXPERT PANELS WHO OFFER FEEDBACK AND HELP PROJECTS ACCELERATE. HATCH HAS ALREADY BEGUN TO TEST THIS LEARNING ENVIRONMENT, WHICH IS CALLED THE GLOBAL CLASSROOM, AND IT IS THE INTENTION TO FURTHER DEVELOP THE PROGRAM THIS SCHOOL YEAR. | 202240639349300939 |
| 2021 | Big Sky Sno Big Sky, MT | A | $15,000 | paid | FUNDS WIL BE USED FOR THE WATER FILLING STATION AT THE SOFTBALL FIELDS AND CAPACITY BUILDING AND MEMBERSHIP LAUNCH. | 202240639349300939 |
| 2021 | Center for Large Landscape Conservation Bozeman, MT | A | $12,500 | paid | FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE US-191 & LONE MOUNTAIN TRAIL WILDLIFE AND TRANSPORTATION ASSESSMENT AND THE US-191 WILDLIFE AND TRANSPORTATION CONFLICT ASSESSMENT. | 202240639349300939 |
| 2021 | Friends of Big Sky Education Big Sky, MT | A | $12,000 | paid | FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE LEE POOLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR THE LOCAL FOODS AND SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT, WHICH WILL ALLOW FOR THE PURCHASING OF LOCAL (WHENEVER POSSIBLE) AND REGIONAL PRODUCE TO FEED STUDENTS AND STAFF WITHIN THE LUNCH PROGRAM. | 202240639349300939 |
| 2021 | Gallatin Invasive Species Alliance Bozeman, MT | A | $12,000 | paid | CONSERVE OUR CANYON IS A COOPERATIVE EFFORT TO PROTECT THE GALLATIN CANYON FROM THE THREATS OF INVASIVE SPECIES. THE GALLATIN CANYON HAS SEEN A RECORD NUMBER OF VISITORS, RECREATIONISTS, AND VEHICLES YEAR AFTER YEAR, AND THIS PROJECT AIMS TO PROACTIVELY ADDRESS THE THREAT OF NOXIOUS WEEDS THAT ACCOMPANIES SUCH USE.FUNDING FROM MCF WILL BE COMBINED WITH OTHER FUNDING SOURCES AND BE PROVIDED DIRECTLY TO THE CUSTER GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST (CGNF) SPECIFICALLY TO HIRE THE MONTANA CONSERVATION CORPS WILDLANDS RESTORATION (MCCWR) TEAM WHO ARE TRAINED IN NOXIOUS WEED MANAGEMENT. THIS TEAM WILL WORK UNDER CGNF SUPERVISION IN TREATING NOXIOUS WEEDS ON PUBLIC LANDS WITHIN THE GALLATIN CANYON, WITH INPUT AND ASSISTANCE FROM THE ALLIANCE. TREATMENT AREAS (PUBLIC LANDS) WILL ENCOMPASS TRAILHEADS, FISHING ACCESS SITES, CAMPGROUNDS, FOREST SERVICE ROADS, ETC. | 202240639349300939 |
| 2021 | Women in Action Big Sky, MT | A | $10,000 | paid | FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE AND A SPANISH LANGUAGE RESOURCE LIASION | 202240639349300939 |
| 2021 | Warren Miller Performing Arts Center Big Sky, MT | A | $10,000 | paid | FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE FROM RESILIENCE TO ACCESS PROJECT FOR 2022 | 202240639349300939 |
| 2021 | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Big Sky Bozeman, MT | A | $8,500 | paid | FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS PROGRAMS IN BIG SKY | 202240639349300939 |
| 2021 | Thrive Bozeman, MT | A | $7,500 | paid | THRIVE BIG SKY CHILD ADVANCEMENT PROJECT (CAP). CAP CAREFULLY MATCHES COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS WITH STUDENTS IN GRADES K-12. MENTORS PROVIDE WEEKLY SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO STUDENTS, HELP THE STUDENTS DISCOVER AND BUILD UPON THEIR INDIVIDUAL STRENGTHS, AND AFFIRM STUDENT ABILITY TO SHAPE THEIR OWN FUTURES. SUCCESS HAD BEEN DEMONSTRATED THROUGH ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL INTERACTION IMPROVEMENTS. FOR THE PAST 8 YEARS, THRIVE HAS WORKED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BIG SKY SCHOOL DISTRICT. CAP STAFF WORK IN THE SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE DAILY SUPPORT AND PUT INTO PRACTICE THE GOALS SET BY THRIVE. MENTORS MEET WITH THEIR CAP MENTEE FOR AN HOUR A WEEK AT THE SCHOOL. | 202240639349300939 |
| 2021 | Big Sky Relief Fund Bozeman, MT | A | $5,936 | paid | WHEN THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC HIT, MOONLIGHT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION QUICKLY PARTNERED WITH SPANISH PEAKS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, YELLOWSTONE CLUB COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, AND BIG SKY RESORT TAX IN SUPPORT OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A BIG SKY RELIEF FUND ORDER TO HELP ADDRESS THE SUDDEN ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTY AFFECTING THE COMMUNITY. MOONLIGHT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTED $5,936 TO THIS FUND IN 2021. | 202240639349300939 |
| 2020 | Big Sky Relief Fund Bozeman, MT | A | $200,540 | paid | WHEN THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC HIT, MOONLIGHT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION QUICKLY PARTNERED WITH SPANISH PEAKS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, YELLOWSTONE CLUB COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, AND BIG SKY RESORT TAX IN SUPPORT OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A BIG SKY RELIEF FUND ORDER TO HELP ADDRESS THE SUDDEN ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTY AFFECTING THE COMMUNITY. MOONLIGHT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTED $200,540 TO THIS FUND | 202121379349302382 |
| 2020 | Big Sky Housing Trust Big Sky, MT | A | $40,000 | paid | DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE GIVING TWO LOCAL FAMILIES THE GIFT OF HOME OWNERSHIP | 202121379349302382 |
| 2020 | Habitat for Humanity of Gallatin Valley Belgrade, MT | A | $17,500 | paid | HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HAS PARTNERED WITH THE BIG SKY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO BUILD TWO TRIPLEXES FOR TEACHER HOUSING. UTILIZING COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WILL USE ITS RESOURCES TO CREATE AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING SOLUTION FOR THE BIG SKY TEACHERS AND FACULTY. THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN A COLLABORATIVE SOLUTION TO THE HOUSING SHORTAGE IN BIG SKY, ESPECIALLY FOR THE WORKING CLASS AND EMPLOYEES LOOKING FOR LONG TERM RENTALS. THE PROJECT IS ALMOST COMPLETELY FUNDED. THE OVERALL COST OF THE PROJECT INCREASED OVER THE LAST EIGHT MONTHS, LARGELY DUE TO THE NEED TO HIRE SUBCONTRACTOR HELP DUE TO LOSING SEVERAL VOLUNTEERS DURING THE COVID PANDEMIC. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HAS OFFSET SOME OF THE COST INCREASES WITH DONATIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS, SALES FROM THE RESTORE AND OTHER GRANTS. THIS $17,500 REQUEST WILL HOPEFULLY BE THE FINAL FUNDING NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE SECOND TRIPLEX AND OFFSET THE COST OF SUBCONTRACTOR LABOR. | 202121379349302382 |
| 2020 | Arts Council of Big Sky Big Sky, MT | A | $12,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT STUDENTS AND TEACHERS THROUGH INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES, CREATIVE EXPERIENCES WITH VARIOUS ART FORMS, AND FIELD TRIPS WITHIN THE LOCAL AND REGIONAL ARTS COMMUNITY. | 202121379349302382 |
| 2020 | Big Sky Ski Education Foundation Big Sky, MT | A | $10,000 | paid | FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS AND ATHLETE EQUIPMENT FOR THE 222 ATHLETES REGISTERED IN THE YOUTH SKI LEAGUE AND NORDIC PROGRAM FOR THE 2020-2021 SEASON. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PAY OFF LOAN ON THE NEW HEADQUARTERS THAT HOUSES THE ALPINE AND FREERIDE COMPETITION PROGRAMS AND COMPETITION ADMININSTRATION. | 202121379349302382 |
| 2020 | Big Sky Community Organization Big Sky, MT | A | $10,000 | paid | BSCO WILL USE THIS FUNDING TO FOCUS ON THEIR CORE PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT TO MANAGE: 95 ACRES OF PARKLAND, 19 MILES OF TRAILS AND THREE ESTABLISHED TRAILHEADS, CAMP BIG SKY SUMMER DAY CAMP FOR CHILDREN ENTERING 1ST THROUGH 8TH GRADE, HIKE BIG SKY, GLIDE BIG SKY, ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUE AND OTHER VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS. | 202121379349302382 |
| 2020 | Montana Land Reliance Helena, MT | A | $10,000 | paid | THE PROJECT WOULD INCREASE THE PACE OF PRIVATE LAND CONSERVATION IN THE BIG SKY COMMUNITY. FUNDS SUPPORT MLR'S PRIVATE LAND CONSERVATION WORK IN THE BIG SKY COMMUNITY. MLR IS WORKING ON SEVERAL CONSERVATION EASEMENTS TOTALING OVER 3,000 ACRES IN THE BIG SKY AREA AND RECENTLY COMPLETED A CONSERVATION EASEMENT WITH MOONLIGHT BASIN, PROTECTING OVER 2,400 ACRES OF LAND FROM SUBDIVISION. | 202121379349302382 |
| 2020 | Friends of Big Sky Education Big Sky, MT | A | $9,000 | paid | FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE LEE POOLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR THE LOCAL FOODS AND SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT, WHICH WILL ALLOW FOR THE PURCHASING OF LOCAL (WHENEVER POSSIBLE) AND REGIONAL PRODUCE TO FEED STUDENTS AND STAFF WITHIN THE LUNCH PROGRAM. | 202121379349302382 |
| 2020 | Morningstar Learning Center Big Sky, MT | A | $8,070 | paid | FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE PLAYGROUND SAFETY PROJECT. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE ON THE MORNINGSTAR LEARNING CENTER TO HAVE QUALITY SAFETY MEASURES IN PLACE THAT ENHANCE CURRICULUM AND STREAMLINE OPERATIONS WHILE PROVIDING A CLEAN AND SANITARY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. | 202121379349302382 |
| 2020 | Big Brothers and Sisters of Gallatin County Bozeman, MT | A | $7,000 | paid | ALL OF OUR PROGRAMMING SEEKS TO MATCH YOUTH WITH A PROFESSIONALLY-TRAINED MENTOR TO HELP YOUTH THRIVE AND BE THEIR BEST SELF. AMY HUNTER, OUR BIG SKY BRANCH COORDINATOR, HAS BEEN HARD AT WORK MODIFYING OUR PROGRAMS TO BE ABLE TO RUN VIRTUALLY WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT'S CURRENT COVID-19 SCHOOL SCHEDULE TO ENSURE THAT YOUTH STAY CONNECTED THROUGH THIS TUMULTUOUS YEAR. THE SCHOOL AND BBBS AGREED TO BEGIN THE FALL SEMESTER WITH OUR 42 CONTINUING MATCHES (I.E. MATCHES THAT WERE ALREADY MATCHED IN THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR) WHICH INCLUDES 77 BIG SKY YOUTH THROUGH THE BIG & LITTLES, STEM SISTERS, AND BEYOND SCHOOL PROGRAM. AMY HAS BEEN IN TOUCH WITH PARENTS AND KIDS AND THEY ARE ALL EXCITED TO BE ABLE TO STILL MEET VIRTUALLY. FUNDING FROM MOONLIGHT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WOULD HELP US CONTINUE TO ENSURE YOUTH THRIVE THROUGH OUR THREE MENTORING PROGRAMS IN BIG SKY (DESCRIBED IN MORE DETAIL BELOW) AS WELL AS SUPPORT OUR PROGRAMMING AROUND YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH. | 202121379349302382 |
| 2020 | Gallatin River Task Force Big Sky, MT | A | $6,797 | paid | THROUGH THE HELP OF A CONSULTANT, GRTF WILL ADDRESS SEVERAL AREAS OF SUSTAINABILITY THAT WILL LEND THEMSELVES TO A STARTING POINT FOR FUTURE IMPROVED PRACTICES, PROTECTION OF RESOURCES, AND EDUCATION OF OPPORTUNITIES TO INSTILL A MORE SUSTAINABLE MINDSET AND WAY OF LIVING ACROSS THE COMMUNITY. THE PROJECT INCORPORATES PLANS TO CREATE, PRODUCE, AND DISTRIBUTE EDUCATIONAL MARKETING MATERIALS THAT OUTLINE SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES AND PRIORITIES IN BIG SKY, AS WELL AS ADDRESSING REDUCTION OF SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BY INSTALLING A WATER BOTTLE FILLING STATION FOR PUBLIC USE. | 202121379349302382 |
| 2020 | Big Sky Rotary Foundation On Behalf of Sno Big Sky, MT | A | $6,000 | paid | THE BIG SKY ROTARY FOUNDATION IS PARTNERING WITH BIG SKY SNO (SUSTAINABILITY NETWORK ORGANIZATION) WHILE THE LATTER SEEKS 501C3 STATUS. TOGETHER WE ARE PROMOTING AND EXECUTING ON ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES IN THE BIG SKY AREA. LAST SUMMER, MCF ALONG WITH YCCF, SPCF, REPUBLIC SERVICES, BIG SKY RESORT TAX AND BIG SKY ROTARY FUNDED THREE RECYCLING AND COMPOSTING BINS. THOSE HAVE BEEN DELIVERED, INSTALLED AND ARE BEING SERVICED. AS WE LOOK FORWARD, THE BIG SKY SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING AND EXECUTING ON ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES IN THE BIG SKY AREA. THE GOAL OF THIS INITIATIVE IS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND MATERIALS LEADING UP TO THE LAUNCHING OF BIG SKY SNO MEMBERSHIP THAT WILL CREATE A RE-OCCURRING REVENUE STREAM TO SUPPORT THE ONGOING OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION AS IT CONTINUES TO CREATE AWARENESS, FIND AND FUND PROJECTS THAT ENHANCE THE COMMUNITY OF BIG SKY THROUGH ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PRACTICES. | 202121379349302382 |
| 2020 | Thrive Bozeman, MT | A | $5,000 | paid | THRIVE BIG SKY CHILD ADVANCEMENT PROJECT (CAP). CAP CAREFULLY MATCHES COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS WITH STUDENTS IN GRADES K-12. MENTORS PROVIDE WEEKLY SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO STUDENTS, HELP THE STUDENTS DISCOVER AND BUILD UPON THEIR INDIVIDUAL STRENGTHS, AND AFFIRM STUDENT ABILITY TO SHAPE THEIR OWN FUTURES. SUCCESS HAD BEEN DEMONSTRATED THROUGH ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL INTERACTION IMPROVEMENTS. FOR THE PAST 8 YEARS, THRIVE HAS WORKED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BIG SKY SCHOOL DISTRICT. CAP STAFF WORK IN THE SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE DAILY SUPPORT AND PUT INTO PRACTICE THE GOALS SET BY THRIVE. MENTORS MEET WITH THEIR CAP MENTEE FOR AN HOUR A WEEK AT THE SCHOOL. | 202121379349302382 |
| 2020 | Big Sky Futbol Club Big Sky, MT | A | $5,000 | paid | EQUIPMENT, COACHES AND REFEREE/COACH CERTIFICATION. | 202121379349302382 |
| 2020 | Hatch Experience Bozeman, MT | A | $5,000 | paid | HATCH HAS BEEN PILOTING A NEW BLENDED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT CONNECTS DIVERSE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ACROSS THE NATION WITH A COMMUNITY OF PEERS AND EXPERT MEMBERS-ALL WORKING TO CO-CREATE IMPACTFUL SOLUTIONS TO SOME OF THE WORLD'S MOST PRESSING LOCAL AND GLOBAL ISSUES. TEAMS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PITCH THEIR SOLUTIONS TO EXPERT PANELS WHO OFFER FEEDBACK AND HELP PROJECTS ACCELERATE. HATCH HAS ALREADY BEGUN TO TEST THIS LEARNING ENVIRONMENT, WHICH IS CALLED THE GLOBAL CLASSROOM, AND IT IS THE INTENTION TO FURTHER DEVELOP THE PROGRAM THIS SCHOOL YEAR. | 202121379349302382 |
| 2020 | Madison River Foundation Ennis, MT | A | $3,000 | paid | THE PROJECT AREA, LOCATED ON THE EAST BANK UPSTREAM OF THE STOREY DITCH BOAT LAUNCH (ON BLM LAND), CONTAINS A STAND OF RIPARIAN VEGETATION, BUT ON THE UPSTREAM END OF THE FLOODPLAIN WILLOWS ARE DECADENT AND THE RIPARIAN VEGETATION COMMUNITY IS SHRINKING IN SIZE (FIGURE 2). FURTHER UPSTREAM, THE STREAMBANK HAS LITTLE TO NO WOODY RIPARIAN VEGETATION. AS A RESULT OF THE ALTERED FLOW REGIME DUE TO HEBGEN DAM, THE MAJORITY OF RIVERBANKS IN THIS REACH DO NOT RECEIVE THE OVERBANK FLOWS AND SCOUR/DEPOSITION NECESSARY TO SUPPORT NATURAL COLONIZATION BY WOODY RIPARIAN VEGETATION. THE STOREY DITCH RIPARIAN RESTORATION PROJECT WILL INCORPORATE MULTIPLE RESTORATION TREATMENTS INCLUDING BANK RESTORATION, PLANTING, AND WILDLIFE FENCING TO ENHANCE THE WOODY RIPARIAN VEGETATION ALONG THE STREAMBANKS OF THE MADISON RIVER. | 202121379349302382 |
| 2020 | Big Sky Discovery Academy Big Sky, MT | A | $2,060 | paid | MONEY WILL SUPPORT THE CONNECTING OF LATINO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN BIG SKY WITH AVAILALBE RESOURCES AND INFORMATION. | 202121379349302382 |
| 2020 | Gallatin Invasive Species Alliance Bozeman, MT | A | $1,500 | paid | CONSERVE OUR CANYON IS A COOPERATIVE EFFORT TO PROTECT THE GALLATIN CANYON FROM THE THREATS OF INVASIVE SPECIES. THE GALLATIN CANYON HAS SEEN A RECORD NUMBER OF VISITORS, RECREATIONISTS, AND VEHICLES YEAR AFTER YEAR, AND THIS PROJECT AIMS TO PROACTIVELY ADDRESS THE THREAT OF NOXIOUS WEEDS THAT ACCOMPANIES SUCH USE.FUNDING FROM MCF WILL BE COMBINED WITH OTHER FUNDING SOURCES AND BE PROVIDED DIRECTLY TO THE CUSTER GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST (CGNF) SPECIFICALLY TO HIRE THE MONTANA CONSERVATION CORPS WILDLANDS RESTORATION (MCCWR) TEAM WHO ARE TRAINED IN NOXIOUS WEED MANAGEMENT. THIS TEAM WILL WORK UNDER CGNF SUPERVISION IN TREATING NOXIOUS WEEDS ON PUBLIC LANDS WITHIN THE GALLATIN CANYON, WITH INPUT AND ASSISTANCE FROM THE ALLIANCE. TREATMENT AREAS (PUBLIC LANDS) WILL ENCOMPASS TRAILHEADS, FISHING ACCESS SITES, CAMPGROUNDS, FOREST SERVICE ROADS, ETC. | 202121379349302382 |
| 2019 | Big Sky Community Housing (hrdc) Big Sky, MT | A | $40,000 | paid | THE DPA (DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE) PROGRAM ASSISTS QUALIFIED BORROWERS WITH A 2ND MORTGAGE IN THE FORM OF A ZERO INTEREST LOAN, UP TO 20% OF PURCHASE PRICE OR $55,000 WHICHEVER IS SMALLER. THE LOAN IS REPAYABLE WHEN THE PROPERTY IS RESOLD. BORROWERS WILL SHARE IN PROPERTY APPRECIATION WITH THE BSCHT. | 202041789349301104 |
| 2019 | Gallatin River Task Force Big Sky, MT | A | $39,000 | paid | THROUGH THE HELP OF A CONSULTANT, GRTF WILL ADDRESS SEVERAL AREAS OF SUSTAINABILITY THAT WILL LEND THEMSELVES TO A STARTING POINT FOR FUTURE IMPROVED PRACTICES, PROTECTION OF RESOURCES, AND EDUCATION OF OPPORTUNITIES TO INSTILL A MORE SUSTAINABLE MINDSET AND WAY OF LIVING ACROSS THE COMMUNITY. THE PROJECT INCORPORATES PLANS TO CREATE, PRODUCE, AND DISTRIBUTE EDUCATIONAL MARKETING MATERIALS THAT OUTLINE SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES AND PRIORITIES IN BIG SKY, AS WELL AS ADDRESSING REDUCTION OF SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BY INSTALLING A WATER BOTTLE FILLING STATION FOR PUBLIC USE. | 202041789349301104 |
| 2019 | Big Sky Discovery Academy Big Sky, MT | A | $19,269 | paid | MONEY WILL SUPPORT THE SUMMER SESSION OF ADULT EDUCATION LANGUAGE LEARNER PROGRAM AS WELL AS TO UNDERWRITE THE COMMUNITY AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMING FOR THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR. | 202041789349301104 |
| 2019 | Hatch Experience Bozeman, MT | A | $15,000 | paid | SUPPORT TO BUILD INFRASTRUCTURE/STAFF, AND NEED TO HAVE THE BIG SKY STUDENTS UNDER-WRITTEN SO THOSE COSTS DO NOT BECOME PROHIBITIVE. SIMULTANEOUSLY, WE ARE BEING APPROACHED TO MOVE HATCH TO OTHER PARTS OF MONTANA. | 202041789349301104 |
| 2019 | Friends of Big Sky Education - Warren Miller Performing Arts Center Big Sky, MT | A | $15,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT THE BIG SKY CONSERVATORY IN THE SUMMER OF 2019. | 202041789349301104 |
| 2019 | The Wilderness Society Bozeman, MT | A | $15,000 | paid | THE WILDERNESS SOCIETY (TWS) AND THE GALLATIN FOREST PARTNERSHIP (GFP) HAVE MADE SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS TOWARD OUR GOAL OF PERMANENTLY PROTECTING BIG SKY'S CORNER OF THE GREATER YELLOWSTONE ECOSYSTEM FOR THE BENEFIT OF PEOPLE AND WILDLIFE. WORKING THROUGH THE CUSTER GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST'S (CGNF) FOREST PLAN REVISION PROCESS, WE ARE ON A TRAJECTORY TO SECURE STRONG PROTECTIONS, INCLUDING RECOMMENDED WILDERNESS AND INNOVATIVE CONSERVATION AND RECREATION AREAS, FOR THE GALLATIN AND MADISON RANGES WHILE ENSURING SUSTAINABLE RECREATIONAL ACCESS FOR AREA RESIDENTS AND VISITORS ALIKE. | 202041789349301104 |
| 2019 | Montana Land Reliance Helena, MT | A | $14,871 | paid | TO A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF THE ASSOCIATED COSTS OF THE WORK BEING DONE IN THE BIG SKY COMMUNITY ON LAND CONSERVATION PROJECTS. SUPPORTING LAND CONSERVATION IN BIG SKY BENEFITS THE COMMUNITY IN SEVERAL WAYS INCLUDING PROTECTION OF WATER QUALITY, CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE HABITAT, PRESERVATION OF OPEN SPACE, BUFFERING OF PUBLIC LAND, AND MAINTAINING LANDSCAPES FORTOURISM, ALL OF WHICH LEADS TO MAINTAINING THE CHARACTER OF OUR COMMUNITY AND THE INTEGRITY OF THE ECOSYSTEM. | 202041789349301104 |
| 2019 | Arts Council of Big Sky Big Sky, MT | A | $11,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT STUDENTS AND TEACHERS THROUGH INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES, CREATIVE EXPERIENCES WITH VARIOUS ART FORMS, AND FIELD TRIPS WITHIN THE LOCAL AND REGIONAL ARTS COMMUNITY. | 202041789349301104 |
| 2019 | Friends of Big Sky Education Big Sky, MT | A | $11,000 | paid | BSSD LOCAL FOODS AND SUSTAINABILITY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT. THIS GRANT CYCLE WE ARE CONTINUING WITH OUR INTEREST IN FEEDING STUDENTS AND STAFF LOCALLY GROWN FOODS FROM OUR BEAUTIFUL, AGRICULTURE-BASED STATE OF MONTANA, BUT WE ARE ALSO EXPANDING OUR MISSION AND GRANT REQUEST TO INCLUDE MORE OF THE 'MIND' PART OF OUR STATEMENT. | 202041789349301104 |
| 2019 | Big Sky Ski Education Foundation Big Sky, MT | A | $10,000 | paid | BSSEF IS SEEKING COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR OUR NEW HEADQUARTERS TO HOUSE OUR COMMUNITY ALPINE AND FREERIDE COMPETITION PROGRAMS AND COMPETITION ADMINISTRATION. FOR MANY YEARS, WE HAVE BENEFITED FROM THE GENEROSITY OF OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH BIG SKY RESORT ALLOWING US THE USE OF SPACE WITHIN THE MOUNTAIN MALL FOR OUR ALPINE AND FREERIDE ATHLETES AND COACHES TO GATHER AND MEET, EAT LUNCH, AND AS OUR HEADQUARTERS FOR COMPETITION REGISTRATION AND ADMINISTRATION. THE BUILDING IS LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE BEAVERHEAD CONDOS AND WILL INCLUDE LOCKERS/LOCKER ROOMS, GATHERING AREAS WITH TABLES AND CHAIRS, BATHROOMS, A SIMPLE KITCHEN (MICROWAVE, SINK, REFRIGERATOR), AND A SMALL OFFICE AREA. IN ADDITION TO THE COST OF THE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, WE HAVE TO OUTFIT THE INTERIOR WITH THE LOCKERS, CUBBIES, BENCHES, TABLES AND CHAIRS, AND MORE. | 202041789349301104 |
| 2019 | Big Sky School District Gallatin Gateway, MT | U | $10,000 | paid | THREE YEARS AGO, CULTURAL EDUCATION (ART AND WORLD LANGUAGE) WAS NEARLY NON-EXISTENT AT THE ELEMENTARY (K-5) LEVEL. SINCE THAT TIME, THE DISTRICT HAS, THROUGH GRANT FUNDING AND GENERAL FUND DOLLARS, BEEN ABLE TO OFFER SPANISH AND STANDALONE ART ONCE A WEEK FOR ALL STUDENTS IN GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 5TH. WE ARE ALSO WORKING TOWARDS STUDENTS IN GRADES 6,7 AND 8 HAVING DEFINED BLOCKS OF TIME IN WHICH THEY WILL ENGAGE IN THE STUDY OF ART AND WORLD LANGUAGE AS PART OF THEIR CULTURAL EDUCATION. | 202041789349301104 |
| 2019 | Big Sky Community Organization Big Sky, MT | A | $9,933 | paid | THE WORK HARD, PLAY HARD SUMMER CAMP. THE PURPOSE OF THE WORK HARD, PLAY HARD SUMMER CAMP IS TO INCORPORATE AN ACADEMIC ELEMENT INTO THE STANDARD AGE-APPROPRIATE RECREATIONAL CAMP OPPORTUNITIES. FOR NINETY MINUTES, THREE DAYS A WEEK (TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY), STUDENTS WILL PARTICIPATE IN ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT WITH THE CLC BEFORE TRANSITIONING TO THE PLAY HARD (AFTERNOON) COMPONENT OF THIS PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FACILITATED BY BSCO. | 202041789349301104 |
| 2019 | Thrive Bozeman, MT | A | $7,000 | paid | "BIG SKY CHILD ADVANCEMENT PROJECT: CAP CAREFULLY MATCHES NURTURING COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS WITH STUDENTS IN GRADES K-12. MENTORS PROVIDE WEEKLY SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO STUDENTS, HELP THE STUDENTS DISCOVER AND BUILD UPON THEIR INDIVIDUAL STRENGTHS, AND AFFIRM STUDENTS' ABILITY TO RESILIENCE AND SHAPE THEIR OWN FUTURES. FOR THE PAST 7 YEARS, THRIVE HAS WORKED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BIG SKY SCHOOL DISTRICT, THIS COLLABORATION IS INVALUABLE FOR THE SUCCESS OF CAP AND TAKES PLACE DAILY AND ON MANY DIFFERENT LEVELS. REGULAR MEETINGS OCCUR BETWEEN THRIVE AND THE SCHOOL EMPLOYEES TO GUARANTEE THAT CAP CONTINUES TO COMPLIMENT THE NEEDS OF THE DISTRICT. CAP STAFF WORK IN THE SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE DAILY SUPPORT AND PUT INTO PRACTICE THE GOALS SET BY THRIVE. " | 202041789349301104 |
| 2019 | Montana Wilderness School Bozeman, MT | A | $6,000 | paid | MWS IS REQUESTING FUNDING IN 2019 TO HELP WITH CAPACITY BUILDING FOR THE YOUTH WILDERNESS PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR 2020. AS WE CONTINUE TO GROW AND DEVELOP INTO A MATURE ORGANIZATION WITH PLANS TO IMPACT HUNDREDS OF YOUTH IN THE FUTURE, WE ARE ASKING FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT TOWARDS OUR MISSION AND GOALS. | 202041789349301104 |
| 2019 | American Rivers Bozeman, MT | A | $5,000 | paid | THE GOAL OF THE WRFT IS THREEFOLD: (1) TO INSPIRE PARTICIPANTS WITH EXCEPTIONAL WILD RIVERS-THEMED FILMS; (2) TO EDUCATE AUDIENCES ABOUT THE CHALLENGES RIVERS FACE IN MONTANA, ACROSS THE U.S. AND AROUND THE WORLD; AND (3) TO ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT RIVERS DURING THE EVENT. LAST YEAR, WE SCREENED THE WRFT IN TEN COMMUNITIES ACROSS MONTANA, IDAHO AND WYOMING, INCLUDING BIG SKY, BILLINGS, BOZEMAN, BUTTE, LIVINGSTON, MISSOULA, RED LODGE, WHITEFISH, JACKSON, WY AND VICTOR, ID, DRAWING A CUMULATIVE AUDIENCE OF MORE THAN 1,500 PEOPLE. THIS YEAR, WE PLAN TO ADD SCREENINGS IN DURANGO, CO; TELLURIDE, CO; MOAB, UT AND SALT LAKE CITY, UT. WE WILL USE MOONLIGHT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FUNDS SOLELY FOR OUR WILD RIVERS FILM TOUR SCREENINGS IN MONTANA, IDAHO AND WYOMING, WITH A FOCUS ON THE SCREENINGS IN SOUTHWEST MONTANA. | 202041789349301104 |
| 2019 | Big Brothers and Sisters of Gallatin County Bozeman, MT | A | $5,000 | paid | "ALL OF OUR PROGRAMMING SEEKS TO MATCH YOUTH WITH A PROFESSIONALLY-TRAINED MENTOR TO HELP YOUTH THRIVE AND BE THEIR BEST SELF. WE CURRENTLY HAVE THREE ACTIVE PROGRAMS IN BIG SKY THAT THIS FUNDING WOULD SUPPORT: BIGS AND LITTLES: PAIRS ELEMENTARY "LITTLES" WITH HIGH SCHOOL "BIGS AND SOME MIDDLE SCHOOL "LITTLE BIGS" (MENTORS-IN-TRAINING). THEY MEET ONCE A WEEK IN THE SCHOOL. THIS PROGRAM HAS SEEN TREMENDOUS GROWTH THIS YEAR GOING FROM 16 MATCHES IN THE 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR TO 35 MATCHES IN THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR. THERE ARE ALSO 12 MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS PARTICIPATING AS "LITTLE BIGS", INCLUDING TWO LITTLES FROM LAST YEAR WHO ARE IN MIDDLE SCHOOL THIS YEAR (THIS IS UP FROM 5 LITTLE BIGS LAST YEAR). STEM SISTERS: THIS PROGRAM, WHICH MATCHES 8TH GRADE GIRLS WITH A KINDER OR 1ST GRADE GIRL TO WORK ON A STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATH) PROJECT EACH WEEK. ADDITIONALLY, THERE ARE WEEKLY FEMALE PROFESSIONAL SPEAKERS THAT COME TO TALK WITH THE GIRLS EACH WEEK ABOUT THEIR CAREE | 202041789349301104 |
| 2019 | Msu Alumni Foundation Bozeman, MT | A | $5,000 | paid | TO HELP BRING MONTANA SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS' TWO EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS: SHAKESPEARE IN THE SCHOOLS AND MONTANA SHAKES! TO LONE PEAK HIGH SCHOOL AND OPHIR SCHOOL RESPECTIVELY. | 202041789349301104 |
| 2019 | Gallatin Invasive Species Alliance Bozeman, MT | A | $4,000 | paid | THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO REINTRODUCE NATIVE VEGETATION INTO THE AREA AND RESTORE THE SITE FROM INVASIVE WEEDS, WHILE PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO EMBRACE SUSTAINABLE GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING PRACTICES. | 202041789349301104 |
| 2019 | Big Sky Community Food Bank (hrdc) Gallatin Gateway, MT | A | $4,000 | paid | EMERGENCY FOOD AND NUTRITION: THE BIG SKY COMMUNITY FOOD BANK SEEKS FUNDING TO PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD ON MONTHLY BASIS TO BIG SKY CLIENTS IN NEED. CLIENTS MAY UTILIZE THE FOOD BANK ONCE PER MONTH TO ACCESS FREE COMMODITIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CANNED GOODS, PASTAS, AND SOUPS AS WELL AS FRESH PRODUCE, DAIRY AND FROZEN MEATS. FUNDS WILL GO TOWARD SOURCING NUTRITIOUS FOOD, STORING IT AT OUR LOCATION, AND DISTRIBUTING IT TO CLIENTS IN NEED. | 202041789349301104 |
| 2019 | Big Sky Skating and Hockey Association Big Sky, MT | A | $3,500 | paid | "CHILDREN'S EQUIPMENT PROGRAMTHE COST OF SKATES AND HOCKEY EQUIPMENT IS VIEWED AS AN OBSTACLE TO PARTICIPATION IN THE BSSHA CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS. THE BSSHA HAS ATTEMPTED TO ELIMINATE THIS OBSTACLE OVER-THE-YEARS BY RAISING FUNDS TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN AN INVENTORY OF SKATES AND HOCKEY EQUIPMENT THAT CAN BE PROVIDED TO CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN OUR PROGRAMS AT A LITTLE OR NO COST. WE NOW NEED TO REPLENISH AND EXPAND OUR CURRENT INVENTORY OF EQUIPMENT. " | 202041789349301104 |
| 2019 | Big Sky Futbol Club Big Sky, MT | A | $3,000 | paid | EQUIPMENT, COACHES AND REFEREE/COACH CERTIFICATION. | 202041789349301104 |
| 2019 | Morningstar Learning Center Big Sky, MT | A | $2,240 | paid | DUE TO COVERING OVER $10,000 AND DEPLETING ALL OF MLC'S RESERVE FUNDS, MLC IS STILL IN NEED OF A NEW INFANT PLAYGROUND THAT IS DEVELOPMENTALLY AGE APPROPRIATE AND LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE DAILY ENROLLMENT. THE NEW INFANT PLAYGROUND WOULD BE LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE 16 INFANTS (THE MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT OF THE INFANT FACILITY). WHEREAS, THE CURRENT INFANT PLAYGROUND ACCOMMODATES 6 INFANTS. TO COMPLETE THE INFANT PLAYGROUND THE AREA WILL NEED EXCAVATION, A RETAINING WALL BUILT, AND FENCING AND TURF INSTALLED. | 202041789349301104 |
| 2018 | Big Sky School District Gallatin Gateway, MT | U | $22,600 | paid | THREE YEARS AGO, CULTURAL EDUCATION (ART AND WORLD LANGUAGE) WAS NEARLY NON-EXISTENT AT THE ELEMENTARY (K-5) LEVEL. SINCE THAT TIME, THE DISTRICT HAS, THROUGH GRANT FUNDING AND GENERAL FUND DOLLARS, BEEN ABLE TO OFFER SPANISH AND STANDALONE ART ONCE A WEEK FOR ALL STUDENTS IN GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 5TH. WE HAVE DONE THIS VIA AN ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM AND A COMMUNITY MEMBER WHO WAS WILLING TO WORK WITH OUR STUDENTS TEACHING SPANISH. WE CURRENTLY HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO HIRE 1 FTE TO TEACH THESE CLASSES AND BE A FULL MEMBER OF OUR FACULTY. THIS WILL ALLOW THE DISTRICT TO HAVE SMALLER GROUPS FOR ART, MORE COHESI | 201941349349307094 |
| 2018 | Friends of Big Sky Education Big Sky, MT | A | $19,000 | paid | TO PROVIDE THE LEE POOLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR SENIORS GOING INTO HIGHER EDUCATION. | 201941349349307094 |
| 2018 | Big Sky Discovery Academy Big Sky, MT | A | $15,500 | paid | MONEY WILL UNDERWRITE PROJECTED DEFICIT OF INAUGURAL PROGRAM. BIG SKY BROADWAY, JUNIOR. THEATER CAMP FOR KIDS ENTERING 1ST TO ENTERING 4TH GRADE. | 201941349349307094 |
| 2018 | Hatch Experience Bozeman, MT | A | $15,000 | paid | SUPPORT TO BUILD INFRASTRUCTURE/STAFF, AND NEED TO HAVE THE BIG SKY STUDENTS UNDER-WRITTEN SO THOSE COSTS DO NOT BECOME PROHIBITIVE. SIMULTANEOUSLY, WE ARE BEING APPROACHED TO MOVE HATCH TO OTHER PARTS OF MONTANA. | 201941349349307094 |
| 2018 | Arts Council of Big Sky Big Sky, MT | A | $12,634 | paid | TO SUPPORT STUDENTS AND TEACHERS THROUGH INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES, CREATIVE EXPERIENCES WITH VARIOUS ART FORMS, AND FIELD TRIPS WITHIN THE LOCAL AND REGIONAL ARTS COMMUNITY. | 201941349349307094 |
| 2018 | Morningstar Learning Center Big Sky, MT | A | $11,480 | paid | IN 2018 MORNINGSTAR LEARNING CENTER (MLC) EXPANDED A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT. THE NEW INFANT FACILITY OPENED IN JANUARY 2018, ALLOWING FOR AN INCREASE IN INFANT AND TODDLER ENROLLMENT. AS A RESULT OF THIS EXPANSION, MLC IS EXPERIENCING THE NEED FOR UPDATES TO ITS MAIN BUILDING AND AN IMPROVED WAY FOR EFFICIENT SNOW REMOVAL. | 201941349349307094 |
| 2018 | Women in Action Big Sky, MT | A | $10,000 | paid | SCHOOL COUNSELING SERVICES, SUMMER & WINTER CAMP YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS, AND GENERAL HEALTH PROGRAMS IN BIG SKY COMMUNITY | 201941349349307094 |
| 2018 | Big Sky Community Housing (hrdc) Big Sky, MT | A | $10,000 | paid | ADDRESS BIG SKY WORKFORCE HOUSING AFFORDABILITY ISSUES BY PROVIDING DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE LOANS UP TO $55,000 PER QUALIFIED APPLICANT. | 201941349349307094 |
| 2018 | Wildlife Conservation Society Ennis, MT | A | $10,000 | paid | THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY (WCS) COORDINATES THE BEAR SMART BIG SKY COUNCIL (BSC) OF LOCAL LEADERS, WHO COLLECTIVELY DEVELOPED THE BEAR SMART BIG SKY (BSBS) PROGRAM IN 2013. THE BSBS PROGRAM AIMS TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY AND ITS VISITORS IN ACTIONS TO KEEP BEARS WILD AND REDUCE NEGATIVE INTERACTIONS BETWEEN PEOPLE AND BEARS. AS A RESULT OF BSBS EFFORTS, 70% OF BIG SKY HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATIONS NOW REQUIRE BEAR-RESISTANT TRASH CANS, WHICH REDUCE ATTRACTANTS TO BEARS. | 201941349349307094 |
| 2018 | Big Sky Community Corporation Big Sky, MT | A | $9,700 | paid | PLANNING PHASE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF COMMUNITY CENTER AMENITIES WITHIN BIG SKY. PLANNING PHASE INCLUDES A 1) PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL/ ENGINEERING FIRM TO CONDUCT SITE AND COST ANALYSIS ON 4 POTENTIAL BUILD SITES 2) PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL FIRM TO DRAW CONCEPTUAL DESIGN OF THE DETERMINED INITIAL PHASE OF THE PROJECT 3) BIG SKY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION BOARD AND COMMUNITY CENTER COMMITTEE CONDUCTING A COMMUNITY-WIDE FEASIBILITY STUDY UTILIZING INFORMATION FROM INITIAL STEPS 4) CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PLAN DEVELOPMENT. | 201941349349307094 |
| 2018 | Montana Land Reliance Helena, MT | A | $9,273 | paid | TO A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF THE ASSOCIATED COSTS OF THE WORK BEING DONE IN THE BIG SKY COMMUNITY ON LAND CONSERVATION PROJECTS. SUPPORTING LAND CONSERVATION IN BIG SKY BENEFITS THE COMMUNITY IN SEVERAL WAYS INCLUDING PROTECTION OF WATER QUALITY, CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE HABITAT, PRESERVATION OF OPEN SPACE, BUFFERING OF PUBLIC LAND, AND MAINTAINING LANDSCAPES FORTOURISM, ALL OF WHICH LEADS TO MAINTAINING THE CHARACTER OF OUR COMMUNITY AND THE INTEGRITY OF THE ECOSYSTEM. | 201941349349307094 |
| 2018 | Gallatin Big Sky Weed Committee Bozeman, MT | A | $8,000 | paid | TO ADDRESS AND MITIGATE THE IMPACTS OF HUMAN ACTIVITY UPON NATURAL RESOURCES. INVASIVE SPECIES (NOXIOUS WEEDS):REPLACE NATIVE PLANT COMMUNITIESINCREASE SOIL EROSIONDEGRADE WATER QUALITYDAMAGE FISH & WILDLIFE HABITATREDUCE THE VALUE OF LANDREDUCE RECREATION & HUNTING OPPORTUNITIESINCREASE MAINTENANCE COSTS (INCLUDING TRAILS)DIMINISH RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES | 201941349349307094 |
| 2018 | Gallatin River Task Force Big Sky, MT | A | $7,500 | paid | TO INCREASE CAPACITY, THE GALLATIN RIVER TASK FORCE WILL DEVELOP AND EXECUTE A MULTI-MEDIA OUTREACH MARKETING CAMPAIGN WITH A GOAL TO ENGAGE AND INSPIRE SUPPORT FOR PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ACROSS THE BIG SKY COMMUNITY AND DOWNSTREAM COMMUNITIES IN THE GALLATIN AND MADISON VALLEYS. THE CAMPAIGN WILL BE TAILORED TO A WIDE-RANGE OF INTERESTS AND PERSPECTIVES THROUGHOUT THE GALLATIN AND MADISON WATERSHEDS. | 201941349349307094 |
| 2018 | Friends of Big Sky Education - Warren Miller Performing Arts Center Big Sky, MT | A | $7,500 | paid | TO SUPPORT THE BIG SKY CONSERVATORY IN THE SUMMER OF 2018. | 201941349349307094 |
| 2018 | Montana Wilderness School Bozeman, MT | A | $6,000 | paid | TO HELP WITH CAPACITY BUILDING FOR THE YOUTH WILDERNESS PROGRAMSCHOLARSHIP FUND TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR HUNDREDS OF YOUTH IN THE FUTURE. | 201941349349307094 |
| 2018 | American Rivers Bozeman, MT | A | $5,000 | paid | THE GOAL OF THE WRFT IS THREEFOLD: (1) TO INSPIRE PARTICIPANTS WITH EXCEPTIONAL WILD RIVERS THEMED FILMS; (2) TO EDUCATE AUDIENCES ABOUT THE CHALLENGES RIVERS FACE IN MONTANA, ACROSS THE U.S. AND AROUND THE WORLD; AND (3) TO ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT RIVERS DURING THE EVENTS. LAST YEAR, WE SCREENED THE WRFT IN EIGHT COMMUNITIES ACROSS WESTERN MONTANA, INCLUDING BIG SKY, BILLINGS, BOZEMAN, ENNIS, LIVINGSTON, MISSOULA, RED LODGE AND WHITEFISH, DRAWING A CUMULATIVE AUDIENCE OF MORE THAN 1,000 PEOPLE. THIS YEAR, WE PLAN TO EXPAND OUR REACH BY ADDING SCREENINGS IN BUTTE AND JACKSON, WYOMING. | 201941349349307094 |
| 2018 | The Wilderness Society Bozeman, MT | A | $5,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT THE WORK TO PERMANENTLY PROTECT BIG SKY'S CORNEROF THE GREATER YELLOWSTONE ECOSYSTEM. WORKING THROUGH THE CUSTER GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST'S FOREST PLAN REVISION PROCESS, WE INTEND TO SECURE STRONG ADMINISTRATIVE PROTECTIONS, INCLUDING RECOMMENDED WILDERNESS AND INNOVATIVE CONSERVATION AND RECREATION AREAS, FOR THE GALLATIN AND MADISON RANGES. | 201941349349307094 |
| 2018 | Big Sky Ski Education Foundation Big Sky, MT | A | $3,000 | paid | GOALS OF CREATING LIFELONG NORDIC SKIERS, ENCOURAGING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, BUILDING AND DEVELOPING POSITIVE SPORTSMANSHIP IN COMPETITION WHILE STRIVING FOR PERSONAL GOALS. FUNDING WILL BE USED TO ACQUIRE BIATHLON EQUIPMENT AND PROVIDE TRAINING TO ATHLETES. | 201941349349307094 |
| 2018 | Msu Alumni Foundation Bozeman, MT | A | $2,500 | paid | TO HELP BRING MONTANA SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS' TWO EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS: SHAKESPEARE IN THE SCHOOLS AND MONTANA SHAKES! TO LONE PEAK HIGH SCHOOL AND OPHIR SCHOOL RESPECTIVELY. | 201941349349307094 |
| 2018 | Big Sky Futbol Club Big Sky, MT | A | $2,500 | paid | EQUIPMENT, COACHES AND REFEREE/COACH CERTIFICATION. | 201941349349307094 |
| 2018 | Big Brothers and Sisters of Gallatin County Bozeman, MT | A | $2,000 | paid | TO MATCH CHILDREN WITH ADULT MENTORS. THESE MATCHES SPEND TIME TOGETHER OUT IN THE COMMUNITY ON THEIR OWN TIME. SOME MATCHES PLAY SOCCER TOGETHER; OTHERS BAKE OR GO FOR A HIKE. THEIR INTERESTS DICTATE THEIR WEEKLY ACTIVITIES, SO LONG AS PARENTS/GUARDIANS APPROVE. | 201941349349307094 |
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Source filings
Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | 2026 | 2026-02-28 | not stated | 2025v4.2 | 202641989349301639 |
| 990 | 2024 | 2024-12-31 | not stated | 2024v5.1 | 202541209349301524 |
| 990 | 2023 | 2023-12-31 | not stated | 2023v4.0 | 202440649349300529 |
| 990 | 2022 | 2022-12-31 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202320869349300967 |
| 990 | 2021 | 2021-12-31 | not stated | 2021v4.1 | 202240639349300939 |
| 990 | 2020 | 2020-12-31 | not stated | 2020v4.1 | 202121379349302382 |
| 990 | 2019 | 2019-12-31 | not stated | 2019v5.1 | 202041789349301104 |
| 990 | 2018 | 2018-12-31 | not stated | 2018v3.1 | 201941349349307094 |
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