Montera Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Montera Family Foundation is a private foundation in Eaton, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $742,292 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $5,546 and the largest $480,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$742,292
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$5,546
- Largest grant$480,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was down from $826,811 the year before.
27% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $826,811 | 24 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $742,292 | 22 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Montera Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Montera Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 13 | $610,682 |
| Arizona | 3 | $71,910 |
| Georgia | 1 | $38,700 |
| Florida | 2 | $13,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dare 2 Share | General Operations | $480,000 |
| Mill City Church | General operations | $75,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | General Operations | $50,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General operations | $38,700 |
| Church at Rancho Rio | General operations | $16,000 |
| Cru | General operations | $12,000 |
| The Resource Center | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Weld Legacy Foundation | General operations | $10,000 |
| Network Beyond | General operations | $10,000 |
| Nayalife Church | General operations | $8,000 |
| TX Hay Company | Hardship | $5,910 |
| Compassion International | General Operations | $5,182 |
| Cody Nessmith Foundation | General operations | $5,000 |
| Safe Places for Women | General operations | $5,000 |
| Weld County Fair | General operations | $3,000 |
| Toys for Tots | General operations | $2,500 |
| Praynoco | General operations | $2,000 |
| Weld Food Bank | General operations | $1,000 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators Inc | General operations | $1,000 |
| Friends of A Woman's Place Inc | General operations | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Disease Research | General operations | $500 |
| Evangelical Free Church of Eaton | General operations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard A Montera
- Chancy K Love
- Jena C Ruvolo
- Keiley A Tappon
Questions people ask
Does Montera Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Montera Family Foundation give?
$742,292 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $5,546.
Who runs Montera Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard A Montera (President), Chancy K Love (Vice President), Jena C Ruvolo (Vice President) and Keiley A Tappon (Vice President).
What does Montera Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and health.