The High Stakes Foundation supports visionary people and organizations in Montana by providing grants and program-related investments. Their mission revolves around funding transformational ideas that advance equality, offer climate change solutions, stimulate economic development, bolster local agriculture, foster sustainable communities, ensure ecosystem preservation, and nurture leadership. They aim to cultivate vibrant, interconnected communities in Montana, emphasizing the involvement and benefit of every community member in the state's prosperity, health, and beauty.
The High Stakes Foundation grant program is guided by the principle of funding initiatives that can bring about significant change in various areas critical to the development and preservation of Montana. These areas include promoting equality, addressing climate change, stimulating economic growth, supporting local agriculture, fostering sustainable community practices, protecting ecosystems, and developing leadership. While the foundation has a broad interest in contributing to a better future for Montana, it emphasizes the importance of projects that have the potential to make interconnected communities more vibrant and give all community members a vested interest in their collective well-being.