We introduce you to worthy charitable organizations that we support. Amicus offers MATCHING GRANTS for charities that advance education, conservation and our mission. Amicus does not accept funds but instead directs you to each recommended charity’s website. The charity receiving your donation will bill us for the match. We expect and honor full transparency with all donors and non-profits.
About Us
Conservation
Education
Faith
Families
Health
Veterans
Our Mission
Amicus Foundation is faith based and family focused. We leverage our talents and financial resources to assist “well managed and effective”, non-profit organizations. We expect those organizations to produce results for their constituents. We will be strategic with our investments to maximize impact in each of our focus areas: families, faith, conservation, health , veterans and education. A healthy family and environment provides for the success of a Nation.
About Us
The Amicus Foundation was established in Montana in 2015 by John and Sheila Lake of Cameron Montana. We have two boys and three grandchildren. Sheila taught ESL English as a Second Language to farm worker’s children and John was an engineer and ultimately the CEO of a large water equipment rental company. In our life’s experience, we have been involved with special needs children, outdoor activities, University educational boards, church, and community organizations. We have hosted 5 foreign exchange students which helped us to expand our view of cultures and the world. Faith, family, freedom, and friends provide the energy and guidance for Amicus Foundation. The outdoors inspires us.
Testimonials
Services
What We Do
Conservation
We support scientific multi use management of our forests, wetlands, deserts, oceans and wildlife . God created the world for his people to steward. Good stewardship involves the implementation of practical scientific management of our resources to sustain them for future generations.
Education
“Education fuels the future”. We support organizations that believe in & teach traditional values and reward results for merit & performance based education at all levels, teaching “facts vs. feelings”.
Faith
“Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.” “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.” We support ministries that educate & support belief in the Triune God, the assurance of salvation, & provide tools for understanding the Bible. We believe America’s foundational religious values.
Health
We support organizations that provide support services for the handicapped, whether mentally, physically, or psychologically impaired.
Families
We believe in supporting the traditional family structure, incl. those with special needs individuals, by supplying the resources necessary to keep families intact.
Veterans
We support organizations that help veterans find peace, purpose, & meaning for their civilian lives. Helping them overcome
Success Stories
Montana wild sheep foundation
East Cliffs Addition to the Blue-eyed Nellie Wildlife Management Area
WE’VE REACHED OUR GOAL OF $100,000!
Montana Wild Sheep Foundation is working with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks to acquire 30-acres of critical bighorn sheep lambing and winter range west of Anaconda. The property—the East Cliffs—adjoins the 192-acre Blue-eyed Nellie Wildlife Management Area (WMA). We have provided funds to FWP for prior additions to this WMA.
We now have officially secured the $100,000 needed to finalize this project. $10,000 in grant funding from the Eastern Chapter, $10,000 from the Midwestern Chapter, $45,000 from National and we are providing $25,000 of our funds. We have committed to $100,000 for this critical acquisition and now, thanks to our loyal MTWSF members, we have raised the final $10,000 to meet that goal.
Africa
ZAKOUMA NATIONAL PARK
With both the courage and persistence of its diverse people, Zakouma National Park, Chad, is an inspiration for what is possible when partnerships are formed with a common vision to protect biodiversity for the sake of people and wildlife.
beyond measure
Private, Faith-Based Montana Schools Grant Program
We introduce you to worthy charitable organizations that we support. Amicus offers MATCHING GRANTS for charities that advance education, conservation and our mission . Amicus does not accept funds but instead directs you to each recommended charity’s website, beyondmeasure.org. Click Learn more below if your interested in learning more about this grant program.
Africa
Elephant anti-poaching project Zakouma National Park Chad Africa
In April 2021 Amicus Foundation traveled to Zakouma National park in Chad to observe the Elephant anti poaching teams at work. The Foundation funded a portion of the ranger training and supplies.
Montana
Madison River Foundation
Supporting scientific management of the Madison River watershed for the benefit of fish, wildlife, community, and Montana.
Montana
CASA Montana
Helping and protecting children by providing trained advocates in court. Partnering with child protective services to ensure the safety and well being of abused minors
Africa
Niassa Reserve Mozambique Leopard and Large Predator Population Study
Amicus funded a crucial population study for lepords and large predetors
Past matching grants
Kern County World War II Veterans Memorial
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Angel Tree Prison Fellowship
K Love Radio Network
Salvation Army Butte
CRU Campus Crusade for Christ
League of Dreams
Devil Pups Marine Corp Leadership Training
Sat-7
Scouts Of America
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Samaritans Purse
Surgical Eye Expeditions
Montana Youth Challenge Academy
CASA Court appointed special advocates for children
Haggai International
Madison Valley Medical Center
Warriors Quiet Waters Bozeman
Bakersfield Pregnancy Center
Charlie Russell Museum
International Christian Ministry
MIssion Aviation Fellowship
