The 2026 Great Fish Community Challenge has closed, but you can still support all 89 participating nonprofits with a gift to the Great Fish Match Fund.
Donate
The 2026 Great Fish Community Challenge giving period ended on September 11, but there is still an opportunity to support all 89 participating nonprofits.
Nonprofits
Meet our 89 participating nonprofits in the 2026 Great Fish Community Challenge!
Leaderboard
PRELIMINARY TOTAL RAISED BY NONPROFITS: $8,614,118
PRELIMINARY GREAT FISH MATCH FUND BALANCE: $946,650
Event Schedule
Join us October 22 for the Great Fish Awards Ceremony.
Nonprofit Resources
Explore the tools, templates, and guidance designed to help participating nonprofits prepare for a successful Great Fish Community Challenge.
Let's Celebrate!
Great Fish Awards Ceremony
Join us Thursday, October 22 at Wachholz College Center from 5-7pm to celebrate an incredible Great Fish Community Challenge!
We’ll unveil the Great Fish Match Fund and final amount raised, announce special awards and our final Incentive Grant winners, and celebrate the impact all 89 participating nonprofits have made throughout the Flathead Valley.
This event is free and open to the public.
2026 Campaign Guide
Explore the 2026 Great Fish Community Challenge
Meet the 89 nonprofits that participated in this year’s Challenge and learn how they’re making a difference across the Flathead Valley.
Give Where You Live
About the Challenge
The Great Fish Community Challenge is a summer fundraising campaign from August 11 - September 11 that inspires community-wide giving and builds awareness about the critical work of Flathead Valley nonprofits. Since 2015, the Great Fish Community Challenge has raised $43 million for 103 Flathead Valley nonprofits!
Thank you to our sponsors
Thank you for sponsoring the Great Fish Community Challenge!
2025 Great Fish Report
$8.1 Million Raised for 85 Flathead Valley Nonprofits!
The 11th annual Great Fish Community Challenge was the most impactful yet! Last year, more than 4000 donors raised $8.1 million for 85 Flathead Valley nonprofits. Read more in the full report.
