Bayne Foundation Incorporated
The Bayne Foundation is a private, family 501(c)(3) foundation based in Whitefish, Montana that provides discretionary grants to nonprofit organizations. The site lists the board of directors, mission, organizations supported, and a grants page describing funding priorities.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A registered public charity (501(c)(3) public charity classification) seeking discretionary general support or project funding, especially community-serving organizations in Montana or other U.S. states with programs aligned to the foundation's stated priorities.
Good Fit
- • Public charity status under 501(c)(3) and classification as a public charity.
- • Programs focused on community services (food security, shelters, veterans, youth, arts, health).
- • Requests for general operating or modest project support in the $1K–$60K range.
- • Clear local presence or demonstrated impact in Montana or in states the foundation has funded.
- • Ability to submit via the posted discretionary-grant request page or by mail/phone contact.
Geography
Observed grants in 2023 reached nonprofits in nine different states; while Montana received the largest single-state share (about 43%), funding is multi-state rather than strictly local.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 25 distinct recipients in 2023 (32 in 2022) including a mix of local service providers and national organizations, and the recipient list appears broadly distributed rather than narrowly affiliated.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of openness includes a public discretionary grant request page, posted application instructions, and 14 new recipients in 2023, so unfamiliar organizations have demonstrably entered the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
