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Awarding $809,200 across 28 fall grants to 25 local nonprofits, the Spanish Peaks Community Foundation announced its 2025 impact totaled $1.4 million, a new record for the foundation.
Grants serve purposes categorized in education and youth programming, community services, conservation and recreation, and the arts. A press release from SPCF thanked the generosity of Spanish Peaks Mountain Club members for creating a legacy of impact.
“It’s inspiring to see how our collective generosity continues to grow,” Hannah Waterbury, SPCF executive director, stated in the release. “This $1.4 million investment represents more than number—it’s a shared commitment to the people and organizations that make Big Sky thrive. From the beginning, Spanish Peaks members have believed in the power of giving back, and we are truly grateful for their incredible support that is shaping Big Sky in partnership with local nonprofits.”
A similar organization is also celebrating a record year and a “remarkable” year for philanthropy, as the Moonlight Community Foundation recently announced its grants totaled more than $1 million to local nonprofits and initiatives.
SPCF board president Clarissa Weirick added that this record year shows generosity is contagious. “As our community grows, so does our capacity to create meaningful impact—and we’re just getting started,” Weirick stated in the release.
Organizations received the following fall grants, by category.
Education and youth programming
The education and youth programming category included 35% of SPCF’s total grant dollars.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Big Sky Country received funding for youth mentorship programming.
The Big Sky Community Organization received funding for Camp Big Sky’s campus relocation.
Big Sky Community School received funding for need-based tuition assistance.
The Big Sky School District received funding for extracurricular sports programming.
Big Sky Discovery Academy received funding for early childhood tuition assistance.
Gallatin River Child Care received funding for its infant and toddler care program.
Friends of the Big Sky Community Library received funding for children’s storytime and guest author programs.
Greater Gallatin United Way received funding for its Big Sky Childhood Alliance.
The MT 64 Hockey Association received funding for youth hockey helmets.
Community services
The community services category included 36% of SPCF’s total grant dollars.
Bienvenidos a Gallatin Valley received funding for its social resource navigator.
Big Sky Bandage received funding for its health care financial support program.
The Big Sky Community Food Bank received funding and HRDC received funding for emergency grants for food supplies.
The Big Sky Community Housing Trust received funding for its Rent Local incentive program.
Big Sky Search and Rescue received funding for a motorized, wheeled litter.
Bridgercare received funding for sliding fee scale support to Big Sky patients.
Community Support Group received funding for seasonal worker programming.
Greater Gallatin United Way received funding for its youth opportunity initiative.
The Northern Rocky Mountain Economic Development District received funding for an updated Big Sky child care report.
One Valley Community Foundation received funding for nonprofit roundtables.
Wellness in Action received funding for its affordable counseling program.
Conservation and recreation
The conservation and recreation category included 23% of SPCF’s total grant dollars.
The Big Sky Community Organization received funding for BASE fitness and wellness programs.
Eagle Mount Bozeman received funding for its Big Sky ski and snowboard program.
The Gallatin River Task Force received funding for its Gallatin River restoration programs.
Arts
Finally, the arts category received 6% of SPCF’s total grant dollars.
The Arts Council of Big Sky received funding for its “contribute-what-you-can” fee structure for arts education.
Friends of Montana Shakespeare in the Parks received funding for education programs.
Warren Miller Performing Arts Center received funding for its 2025-26 performances.
More information and donation opportunities are available online at SPCF’s website.
