High Stakes Foundation was established in 2007 by Dr. Mary Stranahan and is currently led by President Dawn McGee.  Since its founding, High Stakes has awarded more than $16 million in grants to organizations across Montana.

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Today, the stakes couldn't be higher. The world's leading scientists have made it clear: human activity is undeniably altering the planet - triggering rising seas, melting ice, and cascading effects across ecosystems. In Montana, particularly in rural areas, communities face mounting challenges: the erosion of living-wage jobs, limited access to fresh and affordable food, and deepening political, social, and economic divides.

 

We live in High Stakes times. 

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At High Stakes Foundation, we invest in solutions that foster resilient, interconnected communities - places where everyone has a stake in the long-term prosperity, health, and natural beauty of Montana.