Montgomery Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Montgomery Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $137,640 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$137,640
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$881,103
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2024 was up from $52,929 the year before.
73% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $52,929 | 15 | $709,110 |
| 2024 | $137,640 | 11 | $881,103 |
How to apply
Montgomery 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 Montgomery Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Connecticut. It also paid $5,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 1 | $50,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $15,600 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,030 |
| California | 1 | $1,010 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Inner Compass Initiative | General purposes | $50,000 |
| 5th Element Foundation - Legacy Global Foundation | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Isps-Us | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Autism Forward Inc | General purposes | $10,100 |
| Moonshot Missions | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Alsacst Jude's Children's Research Hospital | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Future Dharma | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Pundarika Foundation | General purposes | $1,030 |
| Mad Science Summer Camp | General purposes | $1,010 |
| Mad in America Foundation | General purposes | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael R Montgomery
- Neela Montgomery
Questions people ask
Does Montgomery Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Montgomery Family Foundation give?
$137,640 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Montgomery Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael R Montgomery (Trustee) and Neela Montgomery (Trustee).
What does Montgomery Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, science and research and youth programs.