Cut Bank Community Foundation

About the Foundation

The Cut Bank Community Foundation supports the community of Cut Bank, including the area within 5 miles outside of city limits. The community foundation believes in the importance of community partnerships with individuals and organizations in building a better community.

Our mission is to create a healthy, vibrant community by responding to needs and opportunities in Cut Bank, Montana.

Founded in 2024, the community foundation is working to establish a permanent endowment to fund local needs. Our vision is to provide permanent financial support to create and sustain a healthy, vibrant community while fostering meaningful partnerships and encouraging financial contributions for the long-term success of Cut Bank. 

Want to learn more? Contact the Cut Bank Community Foundation at cutbankfoundation@gmail.com. 

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Community Support

Cut Bank Community Foundation received its largest donation to date from an unexpected source: its youngest donor. Olivia Bradley, donated $1,015 to the community foundation from funds raised through her 4-H project. Bradley (center) is pictured here with advisory committee members Jim Woodring (left) and Val Vermulm (right).

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How to Give

Cut Bank Community Foundation is growing a permanent endowment for the community. The principal of this endowment will remain intact forever, then 4.5% of the earnings will be used for grants to nonprofits and community-based projects in Cut Bank.

You can support our efforts by: 

  • Mailing a check to:

    Cut Bank Community Foundation

    PO Box 111

    Cut Bank, MT 59427

  • Donating online: 

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How to Receive

As a new community foundation, we are currently building an endowment that will lead to greater community giving. Through a generous match from the Montana Community Foundation, we hope to be able to give local grants as early as summer of 2025. Community organizations can check this page and watch local news for details about applying for grant funds as they become available. 

Current Board Members

  • Melody Karle
  • LeAnne Kavanagh
  • Adrienne Blackwell
  • Bess Hjartarson
  • Valerie Vermulm
  • Whitney Bugni
  • Jim Woodring