The 1776 Foundation, together with the Montana First Amendment Society and Montana Public Policy Center, filed an amicus curiae brief in the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in The Babylon Bee, LLC v. Rob Bonta, urging the court to affirm a lower court decision permanently blocking California Assembly Bill 2655 — Read More…
Every March, during Women’s History Month, we pause to remember the names that too often sit in the margins of our history books. When Americans think of the founding of the United States, we picture powdered wigs, parchment, and the familiar faces of Washington, Jefferson, Adams, and Franklin. But the American founding was not a Read More…
The 1776 Foundation announced today that it has now distributed more than 80,000 free copies of the Montana Constitution to parents, educators, concerned citizens, and elected officials across the state — marking a major milestone for the Billings-based nonprofit. The Foundation’s Free Constitution Project was launched to expand civic understanding and increase access to Montana’s Read More…
The 1776 Foundation joined the Montana First Amendment Society and Montana Public Policy Center in filing an amicus curiae brief in the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, urging the court to reverse a lower court ruling that allowed a public school employee to be fired for displaying books in his own Read More…
The 1776 Foundation today announced the recipients of its financial grants for the fourth quarter of 2025. The 1776 Foundation launched its grant program during the spring of 2017 to help support like-minded organizations by funding programs that are in line with our mission. The program has provided over $130,000 to worthwhile organizations. Among the Read More…
Billings, MT – Today, the 1776 Foundation released its 2024 Annual Report, spotlighting the organization’s achievements throughout the year. “We’re thrilled by the strides we’ve taken and the potential that lies ahead,” remarked Scott Aspenlieder, 1776 Foundation board member. “In 2024, we witnessed remarkable expansion within our established initiatives and overwhelming backing for our innovative Read More…
The 1776 Foundation continues its mission of educating Americans on the principles of constitutional governance with the release of a brand-new video episode of Liberty Lessons. This latest installment focuses on one of the most fundamental aspects of the U.S. Constitution: the separation of powers. Watch the New Episode The newly released episode is available Read More…
The 1776 Foundation today announced the recipients of its financial grants for the fourth quarter of 2024. The 1776 Foundation launched its grant program during the spring of 2017 to help support like-minded organizations by funding programs that are in line with our mission. The program has provided over $100,000 to worthwhile organizations. Among the Read More…
Billings, MT – The 1776 Foundation announced today that group has now distributed over 60,000 free copies of the Montana Constitution to parents, educators, concerned citizens and elected officials across the state. ake Eaton, chairman of the 1776 Foundation’s board, praised the continued momentum of the program, saying, “We launched this effort because we believe Read More…
The 1776 Foundation hosted Vice President Pence, in Billings, as part of the Distinguished Lecture Series. In a fireside chat, with Montana Talks host, Aaron Flint, Pence emphasized the importance of preserving American ideals and values as rooted in the nation’s founding principles. Pence highlighted themes of individual liberty, personal responsibility, and the role of Read More…
Billings, MT – Today, the 1776 Foundation realized its 2023 Annual Report, spotlighting the organization’s achievements throughout the year. “We’re thrilled by the strides we’ve taken and the potential that lies ahead,” remarked Scott Aspenlieder, 776 Foundation board member. “In 2023, we witnessed remarkable expansion within our established initiatives and overwhelming backing for our innovative Read More…
Billings, MT – The 1776 Foundation today announced the recipients of its financial grants for the fourth quarter of 2023. The 1776 Foundation launched its grant program during the spring of 2017 to help support like-minded organizations by funding programs that are in line with our mission. The program has provided nearly $100,000 to worthwhile Read More…
Billings, MT – The 1776 Foundation announced today that group has now distributed over 50,000 free copies of the Montana Constitution to parents, educators, concerned citizens and elected officials across the state. Jake Eaton, Chairman of the 1776 Foundation’s board, expressed enthusiasm about the ongoing success of the program, stating, “We initiated this program with Read More…
Billings, MT – The 1776 Foundation released its 2022 Annual Report today. The report highlights the groups accomplishments for the year. “We are very excited with the progress we’ve made and the tremendous opportunities we have for the future,” said Jake Eaton 1776 Foundation board chairman. “We saw some great growth in our existing programs Read More…
Billings, MT – The 1776 Foundation today announced the recipients of its financial grants for the fourth quarter of 2022. The 1776 Foundation launched its grant program during the spring of 2017 to help support like-minded organizations by funding programs that are in line with our mission. The program has provided nearly $80,000 to worthwhile Read More…
Billings, MT – The 1776 Foundation today announced the recipients of its financial grants for the second quarter of 2022. The 1776 Foundation launched its grant program during the spring of 2017 to help support like-minded organizations by funding programs that are in line with our mission. The program has provided over $50,000 to worthwhile Read More…
Billings, MT – The 1776 Foundation released its 2021 Annual Report today. The report highlights the groups accomplishments for the year. “We are very excited with the progress we’ve made this year and the opportunities we have for the future, “said Jake Eaton 1776 Foundation board chairman. “We saw some tremendous success in our existing Read More…
Billings, MT – The 1776 Foundation announced today that through its Free Constitution Project the group distributed 19,144 free copies of the Montana Constitution to parents, educators, concerned citizens and elected officials across the state. This total included sending 100 copies to each High School in Montana. “We launched this program because we believe that Read More…
Billings, MT – The 1776 Foundation today announced the recipients of its financial grants for the third quarter of 2021. The 1776 Foundation launched its grant program during the spring of 2017 to help support like-minded organizations by funding programs that are in line with our mission. Montana FFA Foundation, Helping Hands Grant Program – Read More…
Billings, MT – The 1776 Foundation released its 2020 Annual Report today. The report highlights the groups accomplishments for the year. “We are very excited with the progress we’ve made this year and the opportunities we have for the future, “said Jake Eaton 1776 Foundation board chairman. “We launched another exciting new program and saw Read More…