The Montei Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Montei Foundation is a private foundation in Dublin, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 52 grants; the typical grant was $20,700 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.2 million
- Number of grants52
- Typical grant$20,700
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$27.1 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
26% 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 | $1.1 million | 1 | $23.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 45 | $24.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 52 | $27.1 million |
How to apply
The Montei 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 The Montei Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 32 | $706,743 |
| Florida | 5 | $130,000 |
| California | 3 | $90,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $85,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $70,000 |
| New York | 2 | $45,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $35,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $30,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vista Village Inc | Community center/ tiny homes | $100,000 |
| Kakenya Center for Excellence | General charitable purposes | $60,000 |
| Forty Carrots Family Center | General charitable purposes | $60,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Mid Ohio | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Lower Lights Ministries | Family housing/cec/lift up the light | $45,000 |
| Home for Families | General charitable purposes | $41,000 |
| Feed the Kids Columbus | General charitable purposes | $40,000 |
| Mary's Meals USA | Chumani, chigombe, namame school | $40,000 |
| Flying Horse Farms | General charitable purposes | $40,000 |
| Families Flourish | General charitable purposes | $35,000 |
| We Care Solar | Solar suitecase program nigeria | $35,000 |
| Gift of Adoption Fund | Ohio adoption grant & matching grant | $35,000 |
| Embrace Global | General charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| McCurdy Ministries | Family resource center | $30,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation of Ohio | 3 wishes | $30,000 |
| One Simple Wish | General charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Mercy Medical Angels | Angel flight mid-atlantic program | $25,000 |
| Bishop Hartley High School | Tuition assistance | $25,000 |
| Directors for Youth & Families | Van | $25,000 |
| YWCA Columbus | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Lifecare Alliance | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| A Sense of Home | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York | School of social work scholarship | $25,000 |
| Franklin County Children Services | Holiday wish program | $25,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| Nellie's Champions for Kids | Holiday party | $21,400 |
| Free to Smile Foundation | Mission trip | $20,000 |
| Mote Marine Laboratory | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Madison Co Childrens' Camp | Roof repair | $20,000 |
| Pilot Dogs Inc | Dog training scholarships | $18,000 |
| Momentum-Excellence | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Misty Meadows Mitey Riders | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Patches of Light | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Secore International Inc | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Brock Strong Foundation | General charitable purposes | $14,000 |
| St Catherine School | General charitable purposes | $14,000 |
| Columbus First United Brethren in Christ Church | General charitable purposes | $14,000 |
| Ohio Wildlife Center | General charitable purposes | $13,343 |
| Bailey Brigade Inc | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Brady Center | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Julia K Montei
- Todd R Montei
- William K Burton
Questions people ask
Does The Montei Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Montei Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $20,700.
Who runs The Montei Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Julia K Montei (Trustee), Todd R Montei (Trustee) and William K Burton (Trustee).
What does The Montei Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and youth programs.