The mission of the West Yellowstone Foundation is to bolster community cohesion and boost economic vitality in the West Yellowstone and Hebgen Lake Basin areas. This nonprofit organization supports charitable and philanthropic endeavors through endowments, gifts, bequests, and grants, ensuring donations are utilized in accordance with donors’ preferences.
The West Yellowstone Foundation Grant Program aims to back organizations that adaptively respond to the evolving needs of both the local community and its visitors. It supports innovative solutions, prevention measures, collaborative efforts, and community involvement through partial funding, volunteer work, and in-kind contributions. The program prioritizes projects that maximize impact on a large number of individuals with a minimal investment. Eligible areas include program development and capacity building. The Foundation focuses on several key areas: Arts & Culture, Basic Human Needs, Education, Economic Development, Natural Resources, Conservation, and Historic Preservation.