Four Corners Community Foundation

The Four Corners Community Foundation, with the EIN 200482770, is a private foundation based in Bozeman, Montana. The organization is often confused with another entity, the Four Corners Foundation, which operates in a different geographic area and with a different mission.

History and Mission

While specific details on its founding year are not readily available, the Four Corners Community Foundation is primarily involved in supporting projects within the Gallatin River Watershed. However, it's important to note that much of the available information might refer to a similar-sounding organization, the Four Corners Foundation, which focuses on water management in the same area.

Activities

The Four Corners Community Foundation primarily focuses on supporting conservation and restoration projects. In 2022, it distributed grants totaling $13,185, though specific details about these grants and the projects they supported are limited in public records[5].

Funding

The foundation operates as a private entity, which typically means it relies on endowments or donations from specific families or individuals rather than public fundraising campaigns.

Confusion with Other Organizations

It's crucial to differentiate this foundation from others with similar names, such as the Four Corners Foundation, which is involved in social welfare projects in New Mexico. The name similarity can lead to confusion, but these organizations operate independently with distinct goals and geographies.

[1] https://www.fourcornersfoundation.org/about [2] https://4cornersfoundation.org [3] https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/200482770 [4] https://www.causeiq.com/organizations/four-corners-community-foundation,200482770/ [5] https://www.instrumentl.com/990-report/four-corners-community-foundation