The Fourten Foundation
The organization is a private foundation with a mission focused on supporting environmental conservation, education, and community development initiatives. It funds a diverse range of causes, including general operations for educational nonprofits, environmental advocacy, and community projects. The foundation demonstrates a commitment to wildlife conservation, particularly in relation to national parks, and supports educational programs aimed at enhancing community engagement and knowledge. Its funding activities are primarily directed towards organizations that align with its values of sustainability and education.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established nonprofits working in environmental conservation, national-park–related programs, or education with demonstrated track record, regional ties (especially Montana) or strong referrals from existing grantees or donor-advised intermediaries.
Good Fit
- • Work clearly aligned with prior funded purposes (environmental conservation, national parks, or education).
- • Existing relationship or referral from a prior grantee, board member, or donor-advised fund intermediary.
- • Capacity to manage mid-size to large grants and to report on program impact.
- • A regional presence or program in Montana or ties to organizations already funded by the foundation.
Geography
Observed grants span multiple states (six in the latest year), including large awards routed through a Rhode Island donor-advised intermediary and numerous grants by count to Montana, indicating a multi-state but not nationwide spread.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 14 distinct recipients across conservation, education, and community causes and eleven repeat grantees across the three-year window, so the portfolio funds a modestly diverse set of independent organizations rather than a single beneficiary.
New Applicants
The foundation's filings and application notes state it funds only preselected organizations; combined with no public website, minimal contact information, and only three new recipients in 2024 (versus many repeats), this suggests unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to gain entry absent a referral.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
