United Way of Yellowstone County, trusted since 1961, serves the Billings area through Montana 211, free tax preparation, and grants to local programs. Here is what it does, how to get help, and how to give.
The affiliate raises money and directs it to programs and partners across the Billings area, and it operates Montana 211, which connects Montanans to community resources. It also runs free tax preparation and focuses its work on ALICE households.
It serves Yellowstone County and has been a trusted local organization since 1961, based at 2173 Overland Avenue in Billings.
The fastest way to reach help is Montana 211, which connects callers to community resources and assistance across the state. The affiliate also runs free tax preparation through VITA.
| Program | What it does |
|---|---|
| Montana 211 | Connects Montanans to community resources and assistance. |
| VITA free tax prep | Free tax preparation by trained volunteers for eligible residents. |
| ALICE work | Focus on Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed households who work but cannot afford the basics. |
| Community grants | Funding directed to local programs across Yellowstone County. |
Free tax preparation can return credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit to working families without the cost of a paid preparer.
United Way of Yellowstone County operates Montana 211, a single number Montanans can call to reach community resources and assistance. The affiliate pairs that with ALICE-focused work that targets households which work but cannot afford the basics.
ALICE, Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, describes families above the poverty line who still struggle to cover essentials.
You can donate directly, give through a workplace campaign, or designate a gift to a specific cause. Donations support the affiliate's grants and Montana 211.
Volunteers help in many ways, including free tax preparation. United Way of Yellowstone County has been recognized by Charity Navigator, the Better Business Bureau, and Candid, and its EIN for tax-deductible gifts is 81-0287507.
Connects Montanans to community resources.
Free tax filing for eligible residents.
Focus on households that cannot afford basics.
Funding directed to local programs in Yellowstone County.
Programs supporting families and essentials.
Payroll campaigns that fund the affiliate's work.
Sources: United Way of Yellowstone County (unitedwayyellowstone.org) and Montana 211; Charity Navigator and Cause IQ (EIN 81-0287507). A current CEO was not confirmed on the pages reviewed. Retrieved June 2026. We are not affiliated with United Way of Yellowstone County and receive no compensation for this listing. Spotted an error? [email protected]
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