Ways to Give

Keep Missoula Vibrant — Support Downtown, Your Way.

The Downtown Missoula Partnership leads a variety of initiatives to enhance Downtown Missoula as a vibrant place to live, work, shop, dine, and play.

Want to support our mission and invest in the future of downtown? Consider making a gift. Explore the MDF giving options below.

WAYS TO GIVE

 

Individuals and organizations have multiple ways that they can support the Missoula Downtown Foundation (MDF) and enhance the future of Downtown Missoula. Have questions on the giving options below, or want to meet with our team to discuss? Contact our Director of Giving, Carrie Harper, at (406) 543-4238 or [email protected].

Cash or Checks

Gifts in the form of cash, checks, or money orders are a quick and easy way to support the Downtown Missoula Partnership’s initiatives. These tax-deductible contributions can be made by visiting our donation page.

Stocks

Gifts of marketable securities like stocks and bonds provide vital funding for our projects while offering potential tax advantages. Donating appreciated stock may help you avoid capital gains taxes and support downtown through our Sustainability Fund.

Donor Advised Funds

With a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF), you can make a tax-deductible gift now and recommend grants over time. This flexible giving tool supports long-term charitable planning while helping the Downtown Missoula Foundation thrive.

Qualified Charitable Distributions

Individuals aged 70½ or older can donate up to $100,000 annually from an IRA without the distribution counting as taxable income. These gifts support downtown while offering a unique tax-savvy giving option.

 

Montana Endowment Tax Credit

Support downtown Missoula through a planned gift and receive a 40% Montana Endowment Tax Credit. Gifts to the Caras Park Endowment help sustain vital community spaces while offering significant tax advantages.

 

Sponsor & Partnership Opportunities

Becoming a sponsor or community partner is a powerful way to support events and programs while increasing your visibility downtown. Opportunities range from annual events to long-term collaborative initiatives.

Employer Match

Many employers match charitable donations, often doubling or tripling the impact of your gift. Check with your HR department to see if your donation qualifies and amplify your support for downtown Missoula.

Will or Living Trust

Leave a lasting legacy by including the Missoula Downtown Foundation in your will or trust. A simple provision ensures your values and commitment to downtown Missoula live on for future generations.

Have Another Idea?

Have a different way you want to give? Reach out to Carrie Harper ([email protected]) at the Downtown Missoula Partnership.