Non-Profit
Community Giving Starts on July 1st
Park County Community Foundation (PCCF) is excited to announce the seventh annual Give A Hoot campaign that begins on Tuesday, July 1st. Give A Hoot is Park County’s month-long community giving challenge that gives folks the opportunity to help their community by donating to local nonprofits. Give A Hoot is made possible each year thanks to the long-term support and generosity of the Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation and Willow Creek Ranch.
“Give A Hoot was created to inspire people across Park County to support and celebrate our local nonprofits," said Keva Ward, program manager at the Park County Community Foundation. "This year’s matching pool supporters amplify the impact of every donation and inspire a culture of community giving. Together, we’re building a stronger, more resilient Park County."
Over the past six years, Give A Hoot has raised over $10 million from more than 20,000 donations, supporting 100 participating nonprofit organizations. Each year, PCCF raises a matching pool to help increase the funds raised by individual organizations, making your gifts go even further.
Last summer’s Give A Hoot campaign closed with $464,000 in the matching pool, ensuring that participating organizations received an additional $0.32 for every dollar they raised, with ten organizations receiving the maximum partial match of $15,000 and five organizations receiving a partial match of $10,000.
This year, thanks to the generosity of many dedicated philanthropists and businesses, PCCF will kick off the campaign beginning with nearly $500,000 in the matching pool. That amount will grow throughout the campaign since individuals may contribute to the matching pool as well as to their favorite nonprofits. The final matching pool amount will be distributed among participating organizations at the close of Give A Hoot.
Tricia Erikson, philanthropy director at PCCF shared, “We’re humbled by the generosity of our matching pool sponsors, and of each individual contribution throughout Give A Hoot. This spirit of giving fuels the impact that we all want to see in our community. It brings our missions to life, making a real difference in the lives of those we serve.”
PCCF is grateful for the support of our 2025 Give A Hoot Matching Pool Sponsors:
The Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation, Willow Creek Ranch, the JAKET Foundation, the Solso Family Foundation, Jan & Trevor Rese-Jones, Members of Circle 49, the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, the Harvey & Carol Massey Foundation, Diana & Bruce Rauner, Livingston’s Ace Hardware, Fishcamp Custom, Highcamp, Bill Flick, Frontline Ag Solutions, Sal & Carol Lalani, Dovana Foundation, Community Closet, First Interstate Bank, Opportunity Bank of Montana, Joe Phelps, Printing For Less, Sibanye Stillwater, and The Office in Livingston.
“Here in Montana, we watch out for each other. It’s what we do.” Gavin Clark, executive director, explained. “From helping our kids learn and grow, to making healthy food available to hard-working families, to providing connection and support for our older citizens, Park County nonprofits have our backs in every stage of life. A gift to them is a gift to your entire community.”
Impact is what Give A Hoot is all about. Garrick Faust, executive director at the Senior Center in downtown Livingston shared, “The Fitness Hub at the Park County Senior Center would not have been able to open its doors this last May if we hadn’t received the funding from the 2024 Give A Hoot campaign. So many of Park County’s senior residents will benefit from the opening of The Hub, a brand new, fully outfitted senior fitness facility.” In addition to the fitness center for seniors, the Hub’s programming aims to encourage intergenerational connections, bringing high schoolers and our more seasoned residents together to learn from each other.
Gifts to any of the 91 participating nonprofit organizations can be made online by credit card at www.give-a-hoot.org. Donations can also be made by check – payable to “Park County Community Foundation” and mailed with a donation form to PO Box 2199, Livingston, MT 59047 or dropped off at the Park County Community Foundation’s office at 104 S. Main St. in Livingston. Donation brochures were mailed this week to homes and post office boxes county-wide and are available from any participating organization.
For questions about Give A Hoot and how you can support Park County nonprofits, you may contact Keva Ward at 406-2245-3920.
About Park County Community Foundation
For the love of Park County, we inspire investment and leadership to cultivate resilient communities. Founded by community leaders in 2005, the Park County Community Foundation connects caring people with the most pressing community needs. We believe Park County’s challenges can be solved through mutual understanding, cooperation, and a robust culture of philanthropy. Learn more at www.pccf-montana.org.