News

05.29.09 - Students Across Montana gain knowledge and experience in world affairs issues, Billings Skyview team places fourth at national competition in Washington, D.C.

With support of the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation, the World Affairs Council of Montana sponsored and organized an annual "Academic WorldQuest"....Read more

05.27.09 - Montana Shakespeare in the Parks launches summer tour

Montana Shakespeare in the Parks is set to begin their 37th Montana Summer season this June. The Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation provided...Read more

05.18.09 - Phyllis Washington Receives University of Montana’s Highest Honor

Phyllis J. (Peterson) Washington received an honorary doctorate of education at the 2009 Commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 16...Read more

05.07.09 - Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation selects Adventures of the Mind students

Held every two years, Adventures of the Mind is a three day conference that affords exceptional high school students the opportunity to meet and interact with approximately 50 renowned...Read more


The areas in which we work

Education taps the immeasurable potential of the mind. Reaching children through early childhood education, after-school learning programs, post-secondary scholarships and graduate fellowships help our young people get the start they deserve...

Health and Human Services ensures the vitality of the human body and the human spirit. We target health care programs that ensure access to basic health care services to the most vulnerable members of our communities...

Arts and Culture represents the innovation and creativity of a society. Through cultural endeavors we help bring people together from all walks of life to share their creative talents, intellects, passions, customs and bold initiatives to explore new ways of doing things...

Community Service touches the lives of everyone where they work, play and live. Despite our individual differences, we are linked by common interests to do more for the places we call home...

About the Washington Companies and Dennis and Phyllis Washington

Dennis and Phyllis Washington

The Washington Companies, founded by industrialist and entrepreneur Dennis R. Washington, are privately held companies active in rail and marine transportation, aviation, environmental remediation construction, real estate, heavy equipment sales and service, and mining. Dennis and Phyllis Washington share a keen interest in philanthropy, founding the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation in 1988 which serves as a platform for their personal giving and to coordinate the charitable activities of the Washington Companies.

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