Kenneth and Harle Montgomery Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-3871012 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$798K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$13,104
Total assets$22.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $40,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
84% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yerkes Future Foundation Inc | Williams Bay, WI | Educational | $175,000 |
| African Grove Institute for the Arts | Pasadena, CA | Social welfare | $100,000 |
| John G Shedd Aquarium | Chicago, IL | General | $100,000 |
| People's Resource Center | Wheaton, IL | Social welfare | $100,000 |
| Southern California Public Radio | Pasadena, CA | Educational | $50,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Glenview, IL | Educational | $42,000 |
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | Social welfare | $40,000 |
| Stanford Law School | Stanford, CA | Educational | $25,000 |
| The Uci Foundation | Irvine, CA | Social welfare | $25,000 |
| Utopia Foundation Inc | Traverse City, MI | Educational | $25,000 |
| National Cheers Foundation | LA Jolla, CA | Social welfare | $15,000 |
| Windansea Surf Club | LA Jolla, CA | Educational | $14,000 |
| Stella Maris Academy | LA Jolla, CA | Educational | $13,104 |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | Chicago, IL | Educational | $10,000 |
| Museum of US | San Diego, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Visionaries Voices | Cincinnati, OH | Educational | $10,000 |
| Father Joe's Villages | San Diego, CA | Social welfare | $8,000 |
| Nalp Foundation | Dallas, TX | Social welfare | $6,000 |
| Lake Geneva Food Pantry | Lake Geneva, WI | General | $5,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson School of Law | San Diego, CA | Educational | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Washington, DC | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Garza County Historical Museum | Post, TX | Educational | $4,500 |
| Levelland Wallace Theater | Levelland, TX | General | $3,750 |
| South Plains College Foundation | Levelland, TX | Educational | $3,750 |
| Caprock Cultural Association | Post, TX | Educational | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $797,604 | 25 |
| 2023 | $888,700 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543159349101789
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3871012
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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