Daily 3 Foundations - 10/19/25

Oct 19

10/19/2025

Here are today’s daily 3 foundations. Missouri Foundation for Health, Gianforte Family Foundation, and The Cooper Foundation.

Website: https://mffh.org/
Mission & Purpose: To eliminate the underlying causes of health inequities, transform systems, and enable individuals and communities to thrive. They envision a Missouri where everyone can achieve optimal health.
Broad Funding Guidelines: The foundation funds 501(c)(3) organizations, government entities, and educational institutions whose work primarily benefits the MFH service area (84 Missouri counties and the City of St. Louis). They invest in projects that align with their strategic goals, often related to health equity, transforming health systems, and strengthening communities. They do not fund individuals, capital campaigns, or organizations that discriminate.
Featured Opportunity: The foundation uses strategic funding initiatives rather than a general open call. A featured initiative is their Health Equity focus, where they actively seek partnerships and fund projects designed to address systemic disadvantages and improve health outcomes for marginalized populations.

Website: https://gianfortefoundation.org/
Mission & Purpose: The foundation's mission is to support organizations that "equip Montanans to improve their lives in a sustainable way," "strengthen families," and "restore individuals, families, and communities."
Broad Funding Guidelines: Grantmaking is focused on 501(c)(3) organizations serving the people of Montana. Their funding interests include education, human services, and faith-based organizations. They generally give one grant per organization per year and prefer to fund specific projects rather than general operations, especially for new applicants. They typically do not fund more than 50% of a project's cost.
Featured Opportunity: The foundation has four quarterly grant cycles with deadlines on January 20, April 20, July 20, and October 20. Applicants are required to schedule a consultation before submitting an online application.

Website: https://cooperfoundation.org/
Mission & Purpose: To support endeavors that build community and provide opportunities for people in Lincoln and Lancaster County, Nebraska.
Broad Funding Guidelines: The foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations located and working in Nebraska, with a strong priority for those in Lincoln and Lancaster County. Their funding areas are broad and include the Arts, Civic and Community Engagement, Education, Environment, Human Services, and Humanities. They have an open application process and prefer to be contacted by email first.
Featured Opportunity: The foundation does not list a single featured opportunity but operates with an open application process. They encourage organizations that fit their priorities to contact them to discuss their project or program before submitting a formal application.

Daily 3 Foundations - 10/20/25