Giving Back
At First West, we believe strong communities are built when people and organizations come together with shared compassion.
We are proud to support the local nonprofits that uplift our neighbors and create lasting opportunities for those around us. What makes this support especially meaningful is that many of these organizations are those our employees and their families are personally involved with. By supporting the causes closest to our team, we’re able to give back in a way that’s genuine, heartfelt, and deeply connected to our community.
Whether through financial contributions or by volunteering our time, our team is dedicated to showing up for the causes that matter most. These organizations are creating real impact—providing support, opportunity, and hope—and we’re honored to stand alongside them in their important work.
We’re grateful for the opportunity to give back, and even more grateful to be part of a community that believes in helping one another. Together, we’re building something stronger, kinder, and better—for today and for the future.
Below is a list of organizations we have donated to either monetarily or through volunteering our time:
Ag Appreciation Gallatin Valley Farmers
Belgrade Boosters
Belgrade Fall Festival
Belgrade School District
Bozeman Hawk Boosters
Big Brothers & Big Sisters
Big Sky Rotary
Bozeman Amateur Hockey Association
Bozeman Baseball
Bozeman Boosters
Bozeman Deaconess Hospital Foundation
Bozeman Health Foundation
Bozeman Rotary
Bozeman Saddle-ites
Bozeman School District
Bridger Ski Foundation
Eagle Mount
Emerson Cultural Center
Fox Team (Parkinson’s disease)
Gallatin Valley Young Life
Heart of the Valley (Humane Society
Huffing for Stuffing (Food Bank Fundraiser)
Independent Agents JR Golf Classic
Lions Club
MADD
Manhattan Christian School
Montana State University
MT Contractor’s Association
Muscular Dystrophy
Museum of the Rockies
Petra Academy
Sitz Angus (Bull Sale)
Special Olympics
St. Baldricks Fundraiser for Children with cancer
Three Forks Rodeo
Thrive
United Way
Warriors and Quiet Waters Foundation
Wilsall Rodeo
Women’s State Golf Tournament