Who influences what happens in Montana?
Gov. Greg Gianforte’s annual 12-day Giving Campaign lacks transparency
Using the power of the Montana governor’s office, Gianforte spotlights nonprofit organizations in his annual 12-day Giving Campaign and asks the public to give, donate or support them. He fails to mention that, as a Trustee, his Family Foundation hands out $10 million a year, donating to most of these organizations. Why not be transparent? And who are these conservative, faith-based organizations, many of them newly formed, that Gianforte wants you to learn more about and support?
Gianforte’s Charitable Salary Donations Overshadow Governance
For the past three years, Greg Gianforte's campaign pledge to donate his governor’s salary has been fulfilled. The public was invited to join Gov. Gianforte’s support for a select, small group of organizations that align with his conservative values, raising fundamental questions about Governor Gianforte’s charity and public policy.
Gov. Gianforte significantly raised MT’s residential property taxes. Why?
Governor Gianforte significantly raised Montana’s residential property taxes. So, why is he now launching a new task force to restrain the property tax hike that he created? Perhaps Governor Gianforte wants a sales tax that he promoted in 2002.
#8 Stevens Institute of Technology -Gianforte Foundation Top 10 Countdown
Alumnus Greg Gianforte committed $20 million to Stevens Institute of Technology to build the Gianforte Academic Center. Students, faculty and community members protested, declaring Gianfore contradicted the university’s commitment to scientific inquiry and inclusivity. They continue to monitor Greg Gianforte's decisions as Governor of Montana and demonstrate concern about his anti-inclusive actions as the state’s chief executive.
#9 Chesterton House -Gianforte Family Foundation Top Ten Grantees
Chesterton House is located at Cornell University. It is one of 30 unique Christian Study Centers located on campuses across the U.S. and Canada, creating a community of students and scholars animated by the ancient ideal of faith-seeking understanding.
#10 Child Bridge -Gianforte Family Foundation Top Ten Grantees
As Governor of Montana, Greg Gianforte continues to significantly support Child Bridge in his official capacity in a number of ways.
Gianforte Foundation Top 10 Countdown
Who are the Top 10 Gianforte Foundation Grantees who received a total of $57,067,630 from 2005 to 2020?
Mapping out 2020 Grants
What organizations received grants from the Gianforte Foundation in 2020? Let’s find out who they are and where they’re located.
2020: COVID, Campaign, and Gianforte Charitable Cash
Nonprofits file Form 990 with the IRS providing a snapshot of their finances. Let’s check out the Gianforte Family Foundation in 2020.
Conservative Connections: Clarence Thomas, Daines and Gianforte and Education Scholarships
Did you know that Senator Daines, at the invitation of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, attended Supreme Court oral arguments in support of using public funds for religious schools?
Blog Break 4: Capitol Watch: Governor Greg Gianforte Brings Religious Values to the Political Arena
Just Facts MT is taking a spring break and sharing Capitol Watch: Governor Greg Gianforte Brings Religious Values to the Political Arena published by Montana Press in April 2021.
Blog Break 3: Capitol Watch: Governor Greg Gianforte’s Connections to Petra Academy
Just Facts MT is taking a spring break and sharing Capitol Watch: Governor Greg Gianforte’s Connections to Petra Academy
Blog Break 2: Capitol Watch Series by the Montana Review
Just Facts MT is taking a spring break and sharing Capitol Watch: Behind the Tech Empire that Launched Montana’s New Governor
Blog Break 1: Capitol Watch Series by The Montana Review
Just Facts MT is taking a spring break and sharing Capitol Watch published by Montana Press in January 2021. Here is Part 1 - The All-American Roots of Montana’s New Governor: Greg Gianforte’s Early Years
Are You Ready for TeenPact?
TeenPact is coming to Montana this May. Seeking to inspire Christian youth 8-19 across the Big Sky, this leadership school curriculum will focus on the political process, liberty, faith, and culture.
Ministry, Politics and Policy
Ministry to the State: “Strive to be instrumental in establishing and maintaining a Biblical conscience throughout the government community who both create and implement policy.”
Gianforte Foundation Giving & Family Philosophy
“Creating lasting change” is the tagline for the Gianforte Family Foundation launched in 2004 by Greg and Susan Gianforte. The Foundation’s mission is to support organizations that equip people to improve their lives in a sustainable way.
Greg Gianforte: Money, Power, and Politics
Are you curious about who’s influencing what’s happening in Montana? And how personal wealth plays a part in creating public policy? Let’s start with Montana Governor Greg Gianforte.
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