Bozeman Area Community Foundation's mission is to enhance the present and future quality of living in our community through innovative charitable activities that provide leadership, identify charitable needs, and galvanize resources. Bozeman Area Community Foundation visualizes a community where local nonprofit organizations are equipped to address the needs of the community, and donors' ideas, values, initiatives, and generosity support a thriving, responsible community. As the local philanthropic facilitator, the Foundation strives to be a respected and trusted institution in the community. Since 1999, the Foundation has grown its endowment to almost $1 million and distributed more than $123,000 in grants to 50 local nonprofit organizations. In 2011, $16,340 in grant funds were distributed to 21 Bozeman area nonprofits.