Foundation Grants
Community Vital Signs
About Us
"We are breaking the mold," Brenda Solorzano tells the Missoulian.
Solorzano is CEO of the Headwaters Foundation, which was created in 2017 to support community health in western Montana.
The foundation was formed when the Community Medical Center, a non-profit hospital, was sold to a for-profit.
The $75 million sale of the hospital was approved by Montana's attorney general in 2015, and in that year, the Headwaters Foundation was born.
Since then, it's awarded $26 million in grants, the Missoulian reports.
But Solorzano, who will be stepping down from her position at the end of the summer, says the work of the foundation is far more than just giving out money.
It's funding the capacity of a community to come together, "a big, transformational thing," she says.
For example, the foundation has partnered with doulas, professionals who support women in labor, to offer birth services in one county.
"We love to support parents," says April Quinlan of the Mineral County Health Department.
"Now, health department workers do home visits for any family regardless of income and regardless of the age of the child, she says.
Another change will benefit the health of mothers.
Read the Entire Article
Selected Foundation News
A customized collection of news from foundations from around the Web.
The Assistance League of Fullerton is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of those less fortunate in North Orange County.The league's programs include Operation School Bell,...more
Da Jue Yang Yan is known for his live painting performances, where he brings traditional Chinese painting to life before audiences.His efforts extend to supporting underprivileged artists, preserving...more
impact investments are designed to generate positive, measurable social and environmental impacts alongside financial returns.Family offices can contribute to sectors that have significant social or...more
Monique Couvson Listed a Prestigious 'Closer' by TIME - Philanthropy Women Monique CouVson Named to TIME's 2025 List of 'The Closers' In the short span of four years, she has helped convene 100...more
The launch is a significant highlight in the ongoing celebrations of the 20th anniversary of the Hong Kong Maritime Museum.Its primary goal is to enhance public understanding of human impacts on...more
Istituto Marangoni is preparing to celebrate 90 years with a vision set straight towards the future, embracing global expansion and digital innovation.The school is moving in Milan and planning a new...more
The Multimodal Lab is an open in-person space that's open from Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m., with outdoor seating as well.The space is also a place where students can take a break if they...more
Wilson and Barbara Broccoli made a shock announcement on Thursday (20.02.25) to say they are stepping back from the film series.They have formed a new joint venture with the studio to house James...more
At the Pre-University Education (PUE) Theatre in Education City, Qatar Foundation (QF)'s Showtime! was entirely student-led.Showtime! featured a cast of 35 students from the QF's PUE schools: Qatar...more
School performs successful production of play ':"";if(a){var r=n.promos.showYahooLogo?"":"yns-no-logo";a=a.replace("{notifOnboardBtnLabel}",n.Promos.NotifOnBoardBtn);return...more
New News from...
Greater Lowell Community Foundation
San Diego Foundation
Central Minnesota Community Foundation
Boston Foundation
DeKalb County Community Foundation
Oregon Community Foundation
Central Indiana Community Foundation
Weingart Foundation
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Community Foundation of Lorain County
Social Entrepreneurship
Spotlight
Foundation Provides Interest-free Loans to Start Up Social Enterprises
The Charities Aid Foundation has set up a scheme, called the Social Enterprise Assist, that will render interest-free loans of up to £10,000 each to help social enterprise start-ups.