Foundation for Community Vitality
Preselected recipients only
Foundation for Community Vitality is a private foundation in Billings, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $413,434 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $81,088. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$413,434
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$81,088
- Assets$13.0 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2025 was up from $264,202 the year before.
73% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $666,355 | 15 | $14.2 million |
| 2023 | $519,152 | 19 | $11.2 million |
| 2024 | $264,202 | 18 | $12.0 million |
| 2025 | $413,434 | 36 | $13.0 million |
How to apply
Foundation for Community Vitality says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Foundation for Community Vitality funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 33 | $378,934 |
| Wyoming | 2 | $32,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Lodge Grass | Payroll - Mayor Salary | $81,088 |
| Helping Hands Food Bank | Sustaining Big Horn County-Operational Support | $80,000 |
| Messengers for Health | Development Director Position | $33,800 |
| Mountain Shadow | Certification Training for LG Investment Team | $30,018 |
| Crow Fair Pow Wow | 2025 Crow Fair Pow Wow Staff Support Cultural Programming | $25,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy - Wyoming | Youth Tribal Engagement in N. Wyoming | $25,000 |
| Individual | Flagship Scholarships for Indigenous Leaders | $20,200 |
| Boys & Girls Club Northern Cheyenne (LD) | Operational - In Honor of Bruce Ennis | $20,000 |
| City of Lodge Grass | Black Mountain Software | $13,590 |
| Messengers for Health | Program Assistant Position | $12,168 |
| Leadership Wyoming | Wind River Reservation Leadership Development | $7,000 |
| City of Lodge Grass | Christmas and New Years Celebration | $5,000 |
| City of Lodge Grass | 4th of July Event | $5,000 |
| Little Big Horn College | The First Crow Treaty of 1825 | $5,000 |
| Mighty Few Community Development | Mighty Few Community Development | $5,000 |
| Wise Wonders Children's Museum | Operational Support - Gift Match | $5,000 |
| Hopa Mountain | Northwest Professor - STC Support | $3,588 |
| City of Lodge Grass | Padlock Tour Honorarium | $2,500 |
| City of Lodge Grass | Copy Machine | $2,500 |
| Little Big Horn College | Padlock Tour Honorarium | $2,500 |
| Mountain Shadow | Padlock Tour Honorarium | $2,500 |
| Mountain Shadow | Gift Match | $2,500 |
| Native Americans in Philanthropy | Tribal Representation in MT Conservation Funders Group | $2,500 |
| Northern Cheyenne Food Pantry | IMEGs Proposal for Service | $2,500 |
| One Heart Warriors | Padlock Tour Honorarium | $2,500 |
| Plenty Doors Community Development Corp | Security Camera/Door Installation | $2,500 |
| Plenty Doors Community Development Corp | Padlock Tour Honorarium | $2,500 |
| Plenty Doors Community Development Corp | Gutter Install, Roof Repair | $2,500 |
| Plenty Doors Community Development Corp | Gift Match | $2,500 |
| Inside Out Peer Service | General Operating Support | $2,000 |
| City of Lodge Grass | Sherry House Training | $1,482 |
| Friends of the Depot | In Honor of Drew Lehr | $1,000 |
| Project Hope | Backpack Program | $1,000 |
| Stillwater Senior Citizens Center | Operational Support | $500 |
| Tumbleweed | Operational Support | $500 |
| YWCA | Operational Support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Harvey Stewart
- James R Scott
- Michelle Sullivan
- Christine Scott
- Courtney Scott
- Dana Andersson
Questions people ask
Does Foundation for Community Vitality accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Foundation for Community Vitality give?
$413,434 in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Foundation for Community Vitality?
Its 2025 filing lists Harvey Stewart (Director), James R Scott (President), Michelle Sullivan (Director) and Christine Scott (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Foundation for Community Vitality fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, youth programs and health.