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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Year-End Fundraising Campaign

Cut Bank Community Foundation launched its year-end fundraising campaign to with a goal of raising $10,000 by December 31, 2025. If the goal is met, the community foundation will receive $5,500 in matching funds from the Montana Community Foundation, which will be awarded to support local projects in 2026.

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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

Cut Bank Community Foundation's first grant cycle was open September 1-28, 2025. Learn more about the $5,000 in grants to five organizations that were awarded. 

Another grant cycle will be open in 2026 with further information posted at that time. 

Current Board Members

  • LeAnne Kavanagh
  • Bess Hjartarson
  • Valerie Vermulm
  • Whitney Bugni
  • Jim Woodring
  • Dylan Johnston
  • Chrissy Grimm
  • Jim O'Day (ex officio) 

Community Projects in Action

With support from a $1,500 grant from the Cut Bank Community Foundation, the Glacier County Library is expanding its after-school STEAM programming to give more Cut Bank kids access to creative, hands-on learning. This was one of five projects funded by Cut Bank Community Foundation in 2025.

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