The Montgomery Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Montgomery Family Foundation is a private foundation in East Lyme, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $254,500 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$254,500
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $239,000 the year before.
25% of its 2025 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 | $303,936 | 24 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $239,000 | 19 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $254,500 | 16 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kathryn Cambi 2 Rocco Drive, East Lyme, CT 06333 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (716) 627-4686 |
| What to submit | Request should contain a description of the organization, its management, its reason for being, and specifically the intended use of the grant. |
| Restrictions | Primarily, but not exclusively, limited to the western ny area, educational, religious, health related, cultural and scientific research programs, including such programs which might benefit children and the elderly and such institutions as shall be determined by the trustees, in their sole discretion as enhancing the overall quality of life in the areas served. |
What The Montgomery Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $197,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $25,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra | To support live symphonic music | $40,000 |
| Roswell Park Alliance Foundation | To support carly's club | $39,500 |
| Buffalo Museum of Science Tifft Nature Preserve | To support tifft nature preserve | $30,000 |
| Cradle Beach Pathways | Charitable support | $25,000 |
| Musical Fare Theatre | Charitable support | $25,000 |
| Seneca Street Community Development Corporation | To support community development | $25,000 |
| The Jackson Laboratory | To support biomedical research | $15,000 |
| Miracle League of Connecticut | To support program | $10,000 |
| New Canaan Nature Center | To support educational programs focusing on nature | $10,000 |
| Park School | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| A Better Chance New Canaan | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Kevin Guest House | To provide a home for patients | $5,000 |
| Seneca Street United Methodist Church | To support scholarship fund and wish list | $5,000 |
| The Children's Hospital Foundation | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Care for the Cape and Islands - Center for Responsible Travel | To preserve and protect the natural environment, cultural and historical treasures | $2,500 |
| Veterans's One-Stop Center of Wny | Charitable support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Carolyn H Montgomery
- Lisa M Hill
- Karen M Risley
- Kathryn M Cambi MD
Questions people ask
Does The Montgomery Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Montgomery Family Foundation give?
$254,500 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Montgomery Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carolyn H Montgomery (President/Trustee), Lisa M Hill (Trustee), Karen M Risley (Trustee) and Kathryn M Cambi MD (Treasurer/Trustee).
What does The Montgomery Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and science and research.