Columbus Community Foundation

10/02/2026

Join the ROCE Downtown Team, Beartooth RC&D, and Land Design, Inc. for a conversation about the future of downtown Columbus! Share your ideas and help us envision ways to make downtown a vibrant, welcoming place to visit, work, and live.

09/30/2026

2026 GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!

The Columbus Community Foundation is excited to once again support projects that make a difference in our community!

📅 Applications available: October 1, 2026
⏰ Deadline: November 1, 2026

Eligible projects must be sponsored by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or tax-exempt governmental unit serving the Columbus community.

👉 Apply and view full grant guidelines here:

Grant opportunities The Columbus Community Foundation is committed to supporting non-profits serving the Columbus community through our annual grant program....read more

08/11/2026

🎨 MURAL FUNDRAISING UPDATE! 🎨

Thanks to some VERY generous people, we’ve raised $358 toward our $3,700 goal! 🙌

That means we only have $3,342 left… which sounds a lot less intimidating when you say it really fast. 😂

At this rate, the mural will be finished sometime between September and the next ice age. 🥶🎨

But seriously—every $5, $10, $20, or “I found this in my couch” donation helps!

Let’s keep the momentum going and paint this wall before we have to start calling it an archaeological site. 🏔️🌲🎨

You can click this link to make a donation if you don’t want a shirt but still want to donate!
https://columbuscommunityfoundation.org/donate/

Thank you to all that had shared these posts! ❤️

Buy a shirt:

Order your shirt today and help us make this vision a reality! Order this limited edition t-shirt to help make possible an eye-catching mural of the beautiful Stillwater Valley! All shirts are a tri-blend material and light gray! Preorders available until 8/31/26 (online or in store)

08/03/2026

🎨 Let’s Paint Our Valley! 🏔️🌲
We, as a community and county, have an exciting opportunity to turn the north wall of the Maude West/Subway building into an eye-catching mural of the beautiful Stillwater Valley—highlighting the mountains, the river, the land, and the community we’re all proud to call home.
Will you help bring this vision to life? Proceeds from this limited edition t-shirt (https://maudewestcompany.com/products/stillwater-county-fundraiser?variant=50622347149535 ) will go directly to raising funds for the mural. Preorders available until 8/31/26 through Maude West Store (online or in store).
Not interested in a t-shirt? You can still participate by making a donation to the Columbus Community Foundation at this link: https://columbuscommunityfoundation.org/donate/ ***Click the ROCE - Columbus Revitalization check box***
More than half of the money needed to fund the mural has been raised, but we’re still short $3,700. Every donation, no matter the size, will help make this mural a reality and create something special for our community to enjoy for years to come.
Let’s come together and paint a little piece of what makes Stillwater County so special! ❤️
👉 Donate today to bring this mural to life!

*Donations can only be accepted for Fiscal Sponsors or Columbus Community Foundation*

05/18/2026

We are still overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible support shown during ColumbusMTGives 2026! 💚💜

Because of the generosity of donors, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters across Columbus and Stillwater County, ColumbusMTGives raised an amazing $166,627 (unofficial) for local nonprofits!

Thank you to every person who donated, shared a post, attended the Community Celebration, volunteered, and helped make this event such a success. Your support creates a lasting impact right here in our community.

A special thank you to our Match Pool Sponsors for helping amplify every gift and strengthen the impact for our local nonprofits.

We are beyond grateful for this community and what we can accomplish together. 💚

05/10/2026

💚 WOW, Columbus… what an incredible night! 💚

Thank you to everyone who came out to the ColumbusMTGives Community Celebration. The turnout, energy, and support for our local nonprofits was truly amazing. 🎉💜☀️

From the live music and food trucks to the bounce houses and donations, it was a beautiful reminder of what makes this community so special.

✨ And if you didn’t get a chance to donate to your favorite nonprofit yet — you’re still in luck! Donations are accepted through Sunday, May 10, and every gift still receives a match from the ColumbusMTGives Match Pool. 💗

There’s still time to make an impact right here at home.

👉 ColumbusMTGives.org

Thank you, Columbus, for showing up for your community. 💚💜💗

05/08/2026

🚨 It’s GO TIME, Columbus! 🚨

The ColumbusMTGives Community Celebration kicks off at 5 PM at the Palladium — and you don’t want to miss it! 🎉

🍔 Come hungry:
Opa Grill • La Taqueria • Sweet Spots Shaved Ice

🎶 Live concert with Cooper Cook
🎈 Bounce houses + face painter
🍻 Cold brews from brewery (NO outside alcohol or coolers please)
🙌 Fun for the whole family

✨ FREE admission — just show up and enjoy! ✨

Come celebrate, connect, and support the nonprofits that make our community so special. 💚💜💗

👉 ColumbusMTGives.org

Let’s make it a great night, Columbus! 🎉

05/08/2026

☀️ Happening TODAY, Columbus! ☀️

We’re just hours away from the ColumbusMTGives Community Celebration — and it’s going to be a great night! 🎉

📍 Palladium Draughthaus
⏰ 5–9 PM

🎶 Live music by Cooper Cook
🌮 Food trucks
🎈 Bounce houses + kids activities
🙌 Fun for the whole family

Grab your friends, bring the kids, and come celebrate while supporting our local nonprofits. 💚

👉 Still time to give: ColumbusMTGives.org

Let’s make it a great night, Columbus! 🎉

05/08/2026

🎉 TODAY is the BIG day, Columbus! 🎉

Join us for the ColumbusMTGives Community Celebration — a night to come together, give back, and celebrate everything that makes our community so special. 💚

📍 Palladium Draughthaus
⏰ 5–9 PM

☀️ Beautiful weather
🎶 Live music by Cooper Cook
🎈 Bounce houses + activities for the kids
🌮 Food trucks
🙌 Fun for the WHOLE family

Come out, bring your friends, and support the 19 local nonprofits that help our community thrive.

👉 Still time to give: ColumbusMTGives.org

💚 Give Local. Love Local. Live Local. 💜

05/07/2026

Day 4 🎉 Over $100,000 and we’re not done yet, Columbus! 🎉

There’s still time to give through May 10 — and every dollar stays right here supporting our local nonprofits. 💚💜💗

🔥 Tomorrow is the BIG day!
Join us for the Community Block Party at the Palladium Draughthaus from 5–9pm

☀️ Gorgeous weather
🎶 Live concert by Cooper Cook
🎈 Fun for the WHOLE family

Come celebrate, give back, and be part of something special in our community.

👉 ColumbusMTGives.org