Nate Chute Foundation
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The Nate Chute Foundation supports, educates and empowers our community to promote mental wellness and reduce suicide.
The Nate Chute Foundation was founded in 1999 by Terry Chute and Jane Kollmeyer. Thanks to unwavering community support, NCF has grown from an all volunteer, kitchen table organization to a robust nonprofit employing 5 staff and serving communities throughout northwest Montana.
In the beginning, our primary focus was to meet the needs of the community as they arose. We provided financial assistance for training teachers, local clergy and police officers; funded suicide prevention commercials on local television stations; supported the Whitefish High School ROPES program; offered funding for Whitefish CARE; supported depression screening for students; and provided financial assistance for mental health counseling.
Presently, NCF provides evidence-based training and educational programs to schools across the Flathead Valley, as well as to various organizations and communities. These initiatives aim to foster resilience, recognize signs of suicide behavior, and how to intervene effectively. Additionally, NCF strives to enhance access to mental health services by offering financial aid for professional counseling to individuals grappling with mental health issues. The Nate Chute Foundation remains dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of our community and those that reside within it.
NCF aims to keep all our programming free. We receive funding through grants and fundraising events. However, over half of the funding depends on private donations from people like you.
