Montana Mental Health Trust
Accepts applications
Montana Mental Health Trust is a private foundation in Helena, Montana. In tax year 2024 it gave $300,804 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$300,804
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$261,135
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was down from $373,695 the year before.
53% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $345,265 | 12 | $931,168 |
| 2023 | $373,695 | 12 | $563,491 |
| 2024 | $300,804 | 15 | $261,135 |
How to apply
| Contact | Marcia Armstrong PO Box 1082, Helena, MT 59624 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (406) 431-6066, montanamht@gmail.com |
| What to submit | 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. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Montana Mental Health Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 14 | $285,804 |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Butte Spirit Center | Integrated behavioral health services | $40,000 |
| Center for Restorative Justice | Behavioral health services | $27,500 |
| Friends of the Children - Western Montana | Behavioral health services | $25,000 |
| Lewis and Clark Public Health | Education, prevention and training | $24,991 |
| Mountain Home Montana | Integrated behavioral health services | $24,815 |
| Friends of the Children - Eastern Montana | Behavioral health services | $22,500 |
| Free Verse Project | Behavioral health services | $21,400 |
| Never Alone Recovery Support Services | Support for recovery and homelessness | $20,000 |
| Florence Crittenton Home and Services | Support parenting families | $15,000 |
| Greater Impact Inc | Behavioral health services | $15,000 |
| Partners for Justice | Support for low-income families | $15,000 |
| Pureview Health Center | Support health services | $15,000 |
| St Peter's Health Foundation | Support health services | $15,000 |
| Messengers for Health | Health services | $14,931 |
| Butte Cares Inc | Training and education | $4,667 |
Officers and trustees
- Marcia Armstrong
- Captain Jim Anderson
- Hon Patricia O'Brien Cotter
- Rebecca Decamara
- Carol Ewan Ma Eds
- Dr Gary Mihelish
- Meghan Peel
- Amber Spring
Questions people ask
Does Montana Mental Health Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: September 30th.
How much does Montana Mental Health Trust give?
$300,804 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Montana Mental Health Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Marcia Armstrong (Trust Director), Captain Jim Anderson (Trustee), Hon Patricia O'Brien Cotter (Trustee) and Rebecca Decamara (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Montana Mental Health Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and human services.