Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation



The Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation is the major philanthropic organization for The Washington Companies and the Washington family. Funding for the Foundation comes from the profits of The Washington Companies and personal contributions from the Washington Family.

The Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation strives to better the human condition by supporting programs and services that give people the tools to enhance the quality of their lives and to benefit society as a whole.



    

Recent News from Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation


Kalispell School District Receives $19750 Grant for Summer Meals Program
Foundation: Share Our Strength, Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation

Kalispell Public Schools received the second-largest grant of the 14 ... Montana No Kid Hungry offers grants to summer meals programs...more

Camp Imagination keeps students' skills sharp, gets boost from grants
Foundation: Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation

Camp Imagination keeps students' skills sharp, gets boost from grants ... three-year grant from the Dennis and Phyllis Washington...more

iGraduate Montana Challenge Fund grants awarded to fifteen communities
Foundation: Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation

The grant awardees will be partnering with Montana businesses and non-profits to create opportunities for students to explore in-demand careers and gain real world experience. “Montana will ......more

Florence Crittenton holds ribbon-cutting for new Helena preschool
Foundation: Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation

The Sample Foundation also provided a grant. Mike Halligan, the Washington Foundation's executive director, said they have worked with Florence Crittenton for years. “When we work with them, we...more

Montana Resources gives major matching grant to Folk Festival
Foundation: Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation

Montana Resources gives major matching grant to Folk Festival ... The music can range from Syrian folk to traditional, Appalachian-style folk music. ... and post-secondary education systems in order...more

Foundation grant doubles previous Montana Folk Festival award
Foundation: Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation

Foundation grant doubles previous Montana Folk Festival award. January 15, 2018. The Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation in conjunction with Montana Resources has awarded a total of $600,000 to...more

The miracle of Stodden Park: Volunteers, hard work, a bond issue and unprecedented generosity
Foundation: Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation

... is more responsible for this gift to Butte than The Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation and Montana Resources. Two major grants from...more

Initiative Aims To Help Students Plan Beyond Graduation
Foundation: Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation

The Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation grant gives the Commissioner of Higher Education's office four years of funding to create the...more

Grant to help Montana students graduate, find careers
Foundation: Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation

Grant to help Montana students graduate, find careers ... (AP) — A $650,000 grant will help coordinate efforts to guide Montana high school ... programs or new opportunities such as allied health,...more

PAFE's Books for Babies program receives grant
Foundation: Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation

The Panhandle Alliance For Education program recently received a $2,800 grant from the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation which will...more



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