PHILANTHROPY
The Gallatin Canyon Women's Club is very proud of our history of supporting worthy organizations in the Big Sky/Gallatin Canyon/Bozeman area. Members donate to the GCWC Philanthropy Fund and each fall the money collected is distributed to area organizations. The GCWC 2025 Philanthropy Fund totaled $15,750. Thank you members!
If your organization would like to be considered, please complete and submit a request (click here for form). Requests must be received by July 1st for consideration of 2026 fund distribution.
If you received a grant from us in 2025 - Please let us know how it was spent or the progress of the project.
We would enjoy any photos you would like to share!
If you received a grant from us in 2025 - Please let us know how it was spent or the progress of the project.
We would enjoy any photos you would like to share!
The Philanthropy Committee personally delivered grants to several Big Sky Organizations
Sheila Krieg (GCWC), Sarah Gaither Bivins (BSFB), and Sue Arneson (GCWC).
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Big Sky Food Bank
The Big Sky Food Bank provides so much more than food. Their case management services include a wide array of support - from SNAP, Medicaid, LIHEAP or other application assistance to mental health to legal resources to housing to computer literacy
support. The Food Bank is currently undergoing a 'fully donated remodel'. It is looking good and we can't wait to see it when it is finished. Keep up the good work! |
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Riley's Urgent Fund for Friends
(RUFF) Funds will be used towards the animal shelter located in the new Lone Peak Veterinary Hospital
We wish you success and look forward to the new shelter! |
Jennifer Reed, Sue Arneson, Dr. Syd Desmarais, Sheila Krieg
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Kathy Colwell (GCWC), Betsy McFadden (GCWC), Katie Alvin (BSAC), Sue Arneson(GCWC), Sheila Krieg (GCWC), Jennifer Reed (GCWC)
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Big Sky Arts Council
Funding will be used for the "Contribute-What-You-Can", educations programs. Ensuring our art classes are accessible to all people in our community
We are happy to support the Big Sky Arts Council! |
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Historic Crail Ranch
The Ophir Wagon which was recently moved to HCR. It is very fragile and in its current condition may not survive many winters without restoration efforts.
The Crail Ranch Quilt show is also going to be revived as an event. We are happy to be able to help with funding for your projects. Keep up the good work at Historic Crail Ranch! 
Ophir Wagon
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Kathy Colwell, Betsy McFadden, Holly Studt (HCR), Sheila Krieg, Sue Arneson, Jennifer Reed
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Sheila Krieg, Kathy Colwell, Sue Arneson, Max Scheder-Bieschin, Betsy Mc Fadden, Jennifer Reed
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Big Sky Chapel
The Big Sky Chapel will be using their grant to resolve technology issues.
Earl and Alaska were also there to assist Board President Max Scheder-Bieschin with receiving the grant. Keep up the good work! |
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Wellness in Action
(WIA) WIA's request for funding is to help with Affordable Counseling Program, which includes Direct Counseling Programs, Community Health Workers and Community Mental Health.
Wishing you continued Success at WIA! |
Betsy McFadden, Kathy Colwell, Kiernan McCarthy (WIA), Becky Brockie (WIA), Allison Bradac (WIA), Sheila Krieg, Sue Arneson, Jennifer Reed, Hope Finch (WIA)
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Sheila Krieg, Jennifer Reed, Sue Arneson, Jess Olson (GRTF), Isabella Vendramin (GRTF), Kathy Colwell, Betsy McFadden
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Gallatin River Task Force
GRTF will be using their money for the Annual Gallatin River cleanup which falls under our Volunteer & Education programming. Every fall they host a weekend-long cleanup along Highway 191 and throughout Big Sky to clean up our watershed.
Thanks for keeping our rivers clean GRTF! |
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Big Sky Community Library
The Big Sky Library will using the grant funds provided to them for GCWC Book Club books, ebooks and audiobooks, as well as any other books requested by the community.
Thank YOU Big Sky Library - keep up the good work! |
Pam Butterworth (BSCL) and Sue Arneson (GCWC)
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