Gianfortes accelerate plan to donate historic Hauser Mansion to state

By: Keila Szpaller

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: June 10, 2026

Words: 947

Last Updated: 1 day, 7 hours ago


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Gov. Greg Gianforte and First Lady Susan Gianforte are accelerating plans to donate the Samuel T. Hauser Mansion to the state of Montana.

In 2024, the Gianfortes announced their “private purchase” of the historic residence in Helena for $4 million with plans to donate the property to the state at the end of the governor’s term.

Gianforte, a former technology executive, is a multimillionaire who made more than $23 million in investment income …

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