Partnerships
No one organization can build a thriving community alone.
The Helena Area Community Foundation believes lasting change happens when people work together. We partner with nonprofits, businesses, government agencies, schools, foundations, and community leaders to address local challenges, leverage resources, and create opportunities that benefit everyone.
Some partnerships last for a single project. Others span years and continue to grow. Whether we’re convening conversations, administering grants, coordinating community initiatives, or connecting people with shared goals, our role is to help collaboration turn into meaningful action.
Together, we’re building compassionate, safe, healthy, and resilient communities.
Collective capacity cohort
With support from the City of Helena, the Helena Area Community Foundation is convening a group of nonprofits that support the unsheltered in our communities with the goals of:
- Increasing the capacity of the participating organizations through building a case for support and exploring infrastructure growth, and
- Working to determine what our community needs in order to better respond to those experiencing homelessness.
Fiscally Sponsored Projects
The Helena Area Community Foundation (HACF) offers fiscal sponsorship opportunities to select projects that aim to enhance the greater Helena area. This initiative allows community-focused projects to benefit from HACF’s tax-exempt status, facilitating fundraising and grant-seeking efforts.
Importantly, the fiscal sponsorship monies are designated solely for the sponsored projects and are not for HACF’s discretionary use. This ensures that funds are dedicated to advancing the specific initiatives that contribute to the betterment of the Helena community, though HACF does retain a modest administrative fee for our efforts.
If you are seeking fiscal sponsorship for a project in the greater Helena area and would like to be considered by the Helena Area Community Foundation, please reach out to executive director at [email protected].
Threshold of Life Memorial for Organ Donation
“A Symbol of Hope for Those in Waiting”
To recognize those who give the Ultimate Gift of life, the Governor’s Office of Community Service, alongside lead architect and artist Ken VanDeWalle are working to create a permanent memorial on the Capitol Grounds in Helena Montana.
In 2023, this memorial was approved in accordance with House Bill 585, which states that the cost of procurement, installation, and maintenance of the memorial must be paid for from private funds. With all goal of raising $500,000 in the next three years, this project will serve to honor those who gave others life.
**This project is powered by the Helena Area Community Foundation, EIN 81-0536902. Donations will be processed by the Helena Area Community Foundation
Donate to the Threshold of Life MemorialMontana Heritage Center
The Helena Area Community Foundation hosts the donation page for the Montana Heritage Center, on behalf of the Montana Historical Society.
Your donation helps ensure the Montana Heritage Center remains free and programs remain accessible for all who wish to learn about Montana’s story. Your support is truly appreciated.
**This project is powered by the Helena Area Community Foundation, EIN 81-0536902. Donations will be processed by the Helena Area Community Foundation
Donate to the Montana Heritage Center