The University of Montana Foundation’s mission is to ensure the University of Montana’s excellence, access and affordability through a public/private funding partnership.
The Foundation is a separately incorporated 501(c)(3) organization that is governed by a Board of Trustees. The Foundation operates under an agreement with UM that is reviewed and approved by the Montana University System Board of Regents.
In fiscal year 2016, private support for the University of Montana totaled $53.6 million. Of that, $42.3 million came from gifts through the UM Foundation. An additional $11.3 million came through private grants to UM. Learn more about the Foundation's support of UM by viewing the 2016 Impact Report.
Our vision is to be a leader among like-sized university development operations and foundations from across the country in our production practices, our integrity of operations and our customer service, while creating a brand as a “best place to work.”
Our core values guide us in all that we do:
The University of Montana Foundation’s mission is to ensure the University of Montana’s excellence, access and affordability through a public/private funding partnership.
The Foundation is a separately incorporated 501(c)(3) organization…