First Interstate BancSystem Foundation can give grants and contributions only to organizations that have tax exempt status from federal income tax under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Or qualifies as a publicly supported organization as described in Section 509 (a) of the Code, or evidence that the applicant is a legally established unit of government.

First Interstate Foundation only considers projects that have a significant impact within the communities First Interstate BancSystem serve in Montana and Wyoming.

Areas deemed to be less appropriate for our funding:

• Individuals.
• Those projects that do not have a significant impact within the communities the First Interstate BancSystem serves in Montana or Wyoming.
• Projects designed to influence legislation or elect candidates to public office.
• Projects of sectarian or religious organizations whose services are limited to members of any one religious group.
• Normal ongoing operating expenses for existing organizations.
• Any project which clearly represents a duplication of effort.
• Day-to-day operating expenses for any public or private educational institution. This does not preclude requests for special events or needs from such institutions.
• Any project that in any manner implies restriction of services based on sex, race, age, and religious affiliation.
• Endowments.

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Mission Statement

The Mission of First Interstate Foundation is to assist the First Interstate Bank family in being the premier corporate citizen in the communities we serve. The Foundation achieves this by carrying out First Interstate’s Commitment to Community. We provide resources and leadership to civic and community projects, education, arts and culture, health and human services and community development efforts.