About Us

Since 1950, the University of Montana Foundation has delivered on its mission to inspire philanthropic support to enhance excellence and opportunity at UM.

The University of Montana Foundation is an independent, nonprofit organization that serves UM by managing private fundraising efforts, donations and investment of endowed gifts. Governed by a Board of Trustees, the UM Foundation operates under an agreement with UM that is reviewed and approved every two years by the Montana University System Board of Regents.

The Foundation’s dedicated trustees and staff professionals bring broad expertise and deep commitment to the mission-critical work of the Foundation.

Together, we believe in the power of generous people to make a difference in the world. We believe philanthropy definitively shapes UM as a world-class institution that improves the life of every student.

Core Values

Our core values guide us in all that we do:

  • We are passionate about delivering an exceptional donor experience
  • We inspire each other to do our best work
  • We act with integrity and respect
  • We innovate thoughtfully and with purpose

Campaign Montana (2013-2020)

Through Campaign Montana, UM and the UM Foundation sought to inspire $400 million in private support by 2020. Campaign Montana inspired $450.9 million in giving from more than 34,000 donors, making it the most ambitious and successful higher education fundraising campaign in state history.

Over seven years — from July 2013 through August 2020 — generous donors united around the collective charge to elevate every University of Montana student, college, school and program.

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