Montague Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Montague Foundation is a private foundation in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $348,250 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $101,000. 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$348,250
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$101,000
- Assets$11.9 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was up from $105,500 the year before.
47% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $115,100 | 31 | $2.1 million |
| 2023 | $105,500 | 35 | $6.9 million |
| 2024 | $348,250 | 43 | $11.9 million |
How to apply
Montague 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 Montague Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 31 | $294,750 |
| Florida | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $10,000 |
| New York | 2 | $8,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $7,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $6,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cranbrook Schools | School fund | $101,000 |
| Univ of Mich Musical Theatre | Friends of musical theatre | $50,000 |
| Naples Children Education Foundatio | Support education programs | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Family services | $12,500 |
| Jewish Family Services | Critical services | $10,000 |
| U of M | Ford school | $10,000 |
| United Way | Support health, education, stability | $10,000 |
| Washtenaw Community College | Assist school programs | $10,000 |
| Shelter Association of Washtenaw | Homelessness in community | $10,000 |
| Food Gatherers | Healthy school pantry program | $10,000 |
| ACLU Detroit | Conserve liberties | $10,000 |
| Arbor Hospice | Provide care for hospice families | $5,000 |
| Michigan League of Conservation | Support land conservation | $5,000 |
| Ozone House | Runaway, homeless, and high-risk youth assistance | $5,000 |
| Bridge Michigan | Assist nonprofit news organization | $5,000 |
| ASPCA | Animal rescue and protection | $5,000 |
| Packard Health | Access to high quality health care | $5,000 |
| Foundation for National Institute of Health | Advance breakthrough biomedical discoveries | $5,000 |
| Ny Public Radio | Assist local nonprofit media | $5,000 |
| Save the Children | Assist children in crisis | $5,000 |
| Michigan Public Radio | Assist local journalism | $5,000 |
| Unrwa | Relief for palestine refugees | $5,000 |
| Tanglewood Fund | To support performing arts | $3,500 |
| Breakfast at St Andrews | Breakfast program | $3,500 |
| Neighborhood School | Enhancing student education | $3,000 |
| Girls Group | Assist underprivileged girls | $2,500 |
| Michigan Theatre | Assist theatre programs | $2,500 |
| Milton Academy | Assist school programs | $2,500 |
| Washtenaw Literacy | Assist literacy programs | $2,500 |
| Safe House | General fund | $2,500 |
| Detroit PBS | Detroit pbs major giving | $2,500 |
| Center for South Asian Studies | Gosling lim postdoctural fund | $2,500 |
| Women's Center | Provides mental health services to women and families | $2,500 |
| Connecticut Public | Assist locally controlled television and radio programming | $2,500 |
| Jewish Federation | Assist jewish community | $2,500 |
| Ann Arbor Summer Festival | Foster community | $2,500 |
| Library of the Great Lakes | General fund | $1,750 |
| Bryn Mawr College | The bryn mawr fund | $1,000 |
| Detroit Institute of Arts | Art museum | $1,000 |
| Friends of Writers | Fostering new and vital literary | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Menakka W Bailey
- Essel W Bailey Jr
- Dyanthe McDougal
Questions people ask
Does Montague Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Montague Foundation give?
$348,250 in tax year 2024, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Montague Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Menakka W Bailey (Pres/Trustee), Essel W Bailey Jr (Treas/Truste) and Dyanthe McDougal (V.p./Trustee).
What does Montague Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and human services.