Frisbie Morbella Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting community initiatives and educational programs, primarily in Western Sanders County. Its mission focuses on enhancing community welfare through various forms of support, including funding for local schools, children's theater, and health-related initiatives such as pediatric cancer fundraising. The foundation also contributes to animal welfare and community improvement projects. By prioritizing local needs, it aims to foster development and enrichment within its service area.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small, local nonprofit or community group serving western Sanders County, such as a school district, community improvement association, or local service organization with an established local presence.
Good Fit
- • Primary service area is western Sanders County or Thompson Falls, MT.
- • Project is for community support, school programs, youth services, cancer support, or animal welfare.
- • Willingness to submit a written mailed application and provide proof of nonprofit status.
- • Existing local track record or prior relationship with foundation leadership.
Geography
All observed grants in both years were to organizations in Montana, and the foundation states its primary goal is to serve residents of western Sanders County.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows eight distinct recipients spanning schools, community groups and an animal shelter, indicating a modestly diverse local portfolio even though the same eight organizations were funded in both years.
New Applicants
Across two observed years there were zero new recipients and all eight grantees repeated, which—combined with the tight local focus—makes it unlikely an unfamiliar applicant would easily enter the portfolio despite an available written application route.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
