Gianforte Family Foundation

06/08/2026

So excited to see more Hope Center Ministries locations in Montana, bringing healing and hope!

Since opening in 2020, Hope Center Ministries in Clancy has had over sixty-five percent of its graduates remain sober and employed.

06/05/2026

Staying fueled for our quarterly grants meeting.

06/03/2026

What a pleasure it was spending a couple of days at West Creek Ranch with fellow funders who give in Montana! We enjoyed excellent relationship building and idea sharing, and a stunning ride. Say hi to my new buddy Angus :)

06/02/2026

🎉 Today I had the privilege of attending the Grand Opening of the Butte Rescue Mission's new Center of Hope in Butte, Montana! This incredible 10,000 square-foot facility features a kitchen and dining hall for 100+, medical care, classrooms, mental health support, and more. What makes it even more special is that this year marks the Mission's 50th anniversary! Congratulations to the entire Butte Rescue Mission family and to 50 years of restoring hope!

05/29/2026

Check out this video from True Charity explaining the Earn-it model, in which nonprofits empower clients to perform reciprocal tasks providing for their families' needs rather than accepting repeated handouts. The model encourages skill building and self-reliance.

Did you know that churches and nonprofits can provide informal employment through an "earn-it" project? Earn-it projects allow individuals to use their gifts...

05/28/2026

We're so excited to see Stillwater Christian School's new Early Learning Center come to fruition! The new center should be open by fall, allowing the school to increase enrollment for children in preschool and kindergarten programs.

As more young families settle in the Flathead Valley, local schools are feeling the impact—and responding to the need. Stillwater Christian School is expanding its campus with a new Early Learning Center designed to serve the area’s growing number of families with preschool and kindergarten aged...

05/26/2026

Legal compliance for nonprofits can feel muddy. One hour with us can help clear it up.

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05/25/2026

As we celebrate Memorial Day, we also recognize Mental Health Awareness Month. Churches and nonprofits can find ideas for helping those who are struggling with mental health issues in our free toolkit:
https://gianfortefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/CREATING-A-MENTAL-HEALTH-OASIS-Mental-Health-Toolkit-9.3.25.pdf

05/22/2026

Outreach matters! Read how Hardin New Life Church has grown its congregation and connections with the community.

While church attendance declined nationwide in the early 2020s, Hardin New Life Church has moved in the opposite direction. Its congregation grew from about 60 members to more than 100 today, prompting the addition of a second Sunday service. How did a small church beat the trend? According to Pasto...

05/18/2026

Excited to judge The Prospects business competition today in Bozeman with Montana Chamber of Commerce and Empowered Montana! These high school students will move mountains. Congratulations to them!