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DAFs are the fastest-growing charitable giving vehicle in the United States precisely because they are one of the easiest and most tax-advantageous ways to give to charity. This, coupled with the ability to utilize the Montana Endowment Tax Credit and receive One Valley’s local knowledge in the form of philanthropic advising, makes this a no-brainer.
Read MoreGallatin County and One Valley Community Foundation announce the grantee organizations and award amounts from the Gallatin County Nonprofit Vitality Fund. This fund was created from a redistribution of $500,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds from the Gallatin County Commission in January of 2022 with the purpose of revitalizing nonprofit organizations adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreOn May 5th and 6th, the Gallatin County community came together for the 8th annual Give Big Gallatin Valley, a 24-hour giving event that raises unrestricted funds for local nonprofits. This year, 6,120 generous donors gave a record-breaking $2,872,174 to support 230 organizations. Give Big 2022 marked a significant milestone in the giving day’s history by raising over $10 million since its inception in 2015.
Read MoreOne Valley Community Foundation is committed to elevating the work of all the important nonprofits in Gallatin Valley. One way that One Valley does this is through our annual community-wide giving day, Give Big Gallatin Valley. Since its inception eight years ago, One Valley has been working to make Give Big Gallatin Valley a more equitable and inclusive initiative. We have made many new changes and look forward to continued growth as we learn how to further these efforts. In an effort to strive for progress and not perfection, we want to share what we are learning along our equity journey. We value learning in public.
Read MoreThe One Valley Community Foundation announces a call for proposals to its Gallatin County Nonprofit Vitality Fund, a redistribution of $475,000 American Rescue Plan Act funds from the Gallatin County Commission.
Read MoreThe One Valley Community Foundation announces the release of its A Seat at the Table 2021 outcomes report. This report documents the stories and ideas of Gallatin County community members about addressing housing availability and affordability issues.
Read MoreThis year has been like none other. The One Valley Community Foundation's 2021 annual report shines a light on just some of the important work that was accomplished last year.
Read MoreAre you looking for a way to invest in our nonprofit community and get a significant marketing return on investment for your donation? We invite you to join us by investing in our upcoming county-wide giving day, Give Big!
Read MoreThe Gallatin County Commission voted on January 25th to provide $500,000 of the county’s American Rescue Plan Act funds to the One Valley Community Foundation to distribute to nonprofits across Gallatin County who have been impacted by the pandemic.
Read MoreThe Gallatin County Commission voted today to provide $500,000 of the county’s COVID-19 relief funds to the One Valley Community Foundation to support nonprofits across Gallatin County that have been impacted by the pandemic. Since 1998, the One Valley Community Foundation has invested and managed distinct funds on behalf of generous philanthropists and community organizations, with total assets having grown to $54 million.
Read MoreOne Valley Community Foundation is proud of the successes they’ve realized, but they know that more can and should be done to foster philanthropy, bolster connectivity in the midst of change and enable leadership and innovation across our region.
Read MoreThe Internal Revenue Service recently release news on how expanded tax benefits can help both individuals and businesses give to charity before the end of this year.
Read MoreWhat’s the difference between setting up a private foundation versus setting up a donor advised fund at One Valley? Check out this helpful infographic to learn more!
Read MoreThe One Valley Community Foundation will be hosting our second A Seat at the Table initiative on Thursday, October 14th - transformational conversations about housing solutions in Gallatin County. We need your voice at the table for the largest community conversation in Gallatin County.
At our inaugural event in 2018, 74% of participants said that housing is the most pressing need in our county. We have intentionally designed A Seat at the Table 2021 to be responsive to that concern and focus conversations and data gathering on housing for those who live, work, and do business in Gallatin County. On October 14th, thousands of community members across Gallatin County will come together to share and learn from each other on this topic. Will you join us in hosting or attending a virtual or in-person table?
Read MoreOne Valley Community Foundation is proud to present A Seat at the Table 2021: Transformational conversations about housing in Gallatin County
Read MoreWhen the Bridger Foothills fire consumed more than 7,000 acres, the greater Bozeman community responded. Even before the flames were fully extinguished, Greater Gallatin United Way and the One Valley Community Foundation, in cooperation with the Southwest Montana Community Organizations Active in Disaster (SWMT COAD), created the Bridger Foothills Fire Relief Fund in response to the community requests. In total, more than $405,000 in funding was raised to assist those impacted by the fire through direct community donations, hosted events, branded product sales, art auctions, and other creative, community-driven efforts.
Read MoreTogether, we did big things in 2020 for our region during a challenging year. The One Valley Community Foundation's 2020 annual report shines a light on just some of the important work that was accomplished last year. We're so excited to share it with our partners like you who made this work possible.
Read MoreThe City of Bozeman and One Valley Community Foundation announced today the award of a $53,745 grant from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation to fund a high level, organization wide training program for the City of Bozeman with the National League of Cities’ Race, Equity and Leadership (REAL) program. The REAL program offers tools and resources designed to help local elected leaders build safe places where people from all racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds thrive. From action guides to trainings and case studies, the program offers resources to strengthen local leaders’ knowledge and capacity to eliminate racial disparities, heal racial divisions and build more equitable communities.
Read MoreLast but not least, here are three of our favorite tax tips for March.
Whether a nonprofit’s mission calls for office space, warehouse facilities, or something in between, most charitable enterprises need a physical location to serve their constituents. Unfortunately, nonprofit organizations are frequently left empty handed when they search for competitively-priced commercial property to house their operations.
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