Founded in 2015, the Montana State Parks Foundation serves as the philanthropic partner of the State Parks division of the Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks agency. Montana's state parks stand out in the rocky mountain west, leading the region in both the number of parks (56) and visitor attendance, with a record 3.4 million people exploring these natural treasures in 2023. Despite these impressive numbers, Montana's state parks face significant underfunding which leads to staffing shortages, delayed maintenance, and limited capacity for park enhancements and programming. The Montana State Parks Foundation was established to support the parks through financial contributions, advocacy and outreach in response to these challenges.

The Montana State Parks Foundation is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of Montana's 55 State Parks. We strive to ensure that these outdoor havens remain accessible, safe, and imbued with historical significance and environmental conservation by helping fund projects that the State Parks could not afford to do on their own. Simply put, our mission is to make our State Parks the absolute best they can be.