Kenneth & Harle Montgomery Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kenneth & Harle Montgomery Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $797,604 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $13,104 and the largest $175,000. 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$797,604
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$13,104
- Largest grant$175,000
- Assets$22.4 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2024 was down from $888,700 the year before.
12% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $888,700 | 28 | $19.6 million |
| 2024 | $797,604 | 25 | $22.4 million |
How to apply
Kenneth & Harle Montgomery 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 Kenneth & Harle Montgomery Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $305,104 |
| Illinois | 4 | $252,000 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $180,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $25,000 |
| Texas | 5 | $20,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yerkes Future Foundation Inc | Educational | $175,000 |
| African Grove Institute for the Arts | Social welfare | $100,000 |
| John G Shedd Aquarium | General | $100,000 |
| People's Resource Center | Social welfare | $100,000 |
| Southern California Public Radio | Educational | $50,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Educational | $42,000 |
| City of Hope | Social welfare | $40,000 |
| Stanford Law School | Educational | $25,000 |
| The Uci Foundation | Social welfare | $25,000 |
| Utopia Foundation Inc | Educational | $25,000 |
| National Cheers Foundation | Social welfare | $15,000 |
| Windansea Surf Club | Educational | $14,000 |
| Stella Maris Academy | Educational | $13,104 |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | Educational | $10,000 |
| Museum of US | General | $10,000 |
| Visionaries Voices | Educational | $10,000 |
| Father Joe's Villages | Social welfare | $8,000 |
| Nalp Foundation | Social welfare | $6,000 |
| Lake Geneva Food Pantry | General | $5,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson School of Law | Educational | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Garza County Historical Museum | Educational | $4,500 |
| Levelland Wallace Theater | General | $3,750 |
| South Plains College Foundation | Educational | $3,750 |
| Caprock Cultural Association | Educational | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Bryant G Garth
- Walter W Bell
- Andrew W Garth
- Linda L Landreth
- Brent L Barringer
Questions people ask
Does Kenneth & Harle Montgomery Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kenneth & Harle Montgomery Foundation give?
$797,604 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $13,104.
Who runs Kenneth & Harle Montgomery Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bryant G Garth (Director/President), Walter W Bell (Director/Executive Vice President), Andrew W Garth (Director/Vice President) and Linda L Landreth (Director/Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Kenneth & Harle Montgomery Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.