Betty James and Walter S Montgomery Jr Foundation
Accepts applications
Betty James and Walter S Montgomery Jr Foundation is a private foundation in Spartanburg, South Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $25,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $14,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$25,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$14,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $14,800 the year before.
50% 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 | $6,700 | 7 | $500,264 |
| 2023 | $14,800 | 10 | $598,289 |
| 2024 | $25,000 | 8 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Walter S Montgomery Jr 314 S Pine St, Spartanburg, SC 29302 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (864) 585-9213 |
| What to submit | Written request |
What Betty James and Walter S Montgomery Jr Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 7 | $22,500 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg County Foundation | General operating support | $14,000 |
| Oakwood Cemetary | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Garden Conservancy | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Spartanburg Day School | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Group of 100 | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Spartanburg Community College Foundation | Culinary fund and horticultural school | $1,000 |
| Hatcher Garden | Twilight in the garden | $1,000 |
| Men's Garden Club | Tree planting project | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Walter S Montgomery Jr
- Betty J Montgomery
- Lillian M Lilly
Questions people ask
Does Betty James and Walter S Montgomery Jr Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Betty James and Walter S Montgomery Jr Foundation give?
$25,000 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Betty James and Walter S Montgomery Jr Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Walter S Montgomery Jr (Trustee), Betty J Montgomery (Trustee) and Lillian M Lilly (Trustee).
What does Betty James and Walter S Montgomery Jr Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.