The Montgomery Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 26-6620815

Foundation Overview

Based in East Lyme, CT, The Montgomery Family Foundation has awarded 170 grants totaling $2,698,936 to organizations in New York, Massachusetts and 4 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,500 to $200,000, with a median award of $7,500.

Latest Tax Year
2025
Total Giving (all years)
$2,698,936
Total Assets
$2,747,234
Median Grant (all grants)
$7,500

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
16
Median Grant
$10,000
% Median Grant Growth
+33% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: May 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 25%

4 of 16 recipients (25%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
New York

61% of grants are awarded in New York, with additional funding distributed across 5 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within New York, funding concentrates in Buffalo (81%), Hamburg (8%), New York (6%).

Funding Trajectory
-39%

Declining funding trend with 39% decrease over 5 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (52%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Montgomery Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
A Better Chance New Canaan $5,000 New Canaan, CT, US Charitable Support 2025
Buffalo Museum Of Science Tifft Nature Preserve $30,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Tifft Nature Preserve 2025
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra $40,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Live Symphonic Music 2025
Care For The Cape And Islands - Center For Responsible Travel $2,500 South Yarmouth, MA, US To Preserve And Protect The Natural Environment, Cultural And Historical Treasures 2025
Cradle Beach Pathways $25,000 Angola, NY, US Charitable Support 2025
Kevin Guest House $5,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Provide A Home For Patients 2025
Miracle League Of Connecticut $10,000 Bristol, CT, US To Support Program 2025
Musical Fare Theatre $25,000 Buffalo, NY, US Charitable Support 2025
New Canaan Nature Center $10,000 New Canaan, CT, US To Support Educational Programs Focusing On Nature 2025
Park School $10,000 Brookline, ME, US Charitable Support 2025
Roswell Park Alliance Foundation $39,500 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Carly's Club 2025
Seneca Street Community Development Corporation $25,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Community Development 2025
Seneca Street United Methodist Church $5,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Scholarship Fund And Wish List 2025
The Children's Hospital Foundation $5,000 Silver Spring, MD, US Charitable Support 2025
The Jackson Laboratory $15,000 Bar Harbor, ME, US To Support Biomedical Research 2025
Veterans's One-stop Center Of Wny $2,500 Buffalo, NY, US Charitable Support 2025
A Better Chance New Canaan $5,000 New Canaan, CT, US Charitable Support 2024
Buffalo Museum Of Science Tifft Nature Preserve $30,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Tifft Nature Preserve 2024
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra $35,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Live Symphonic Music 2024
Buffalo Zoological Society $5,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Zoo 2024
Care For The Cape And Islands - Center For Responsible Travel $3,000 South Yarmouth, MA, US To Preserve And Protect The Natural Environment, Cultural And Historical Treasures 2024
Covenant Soup Kitchen $5,000 Willimantic, CT, US To Support Kitchen Improvements 2024
Hamburg Alumni Foundation $1,500 Hamburg, NY, US To Support The Hamburg Central School District 2024
Hospice Foundation $10,000 Buffalo, NY, US Charitable Support 2024
Kaleida Health Foundation $5,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Community Health 2024
Kevin Guest House $7,500 Buffalo, NY, US To Provide A Home For Patients 2024
Miracle League Of Connecticut $10,000 Bristol, CT, US To Support Program 2024
New Canaan Nature Center $10,000 New Canaan, CT, US To Support Educational Programs Focusing On Nature 2024
Park School $25,000 Brookline, ME, US Charitable Support 2024
Pink Ribbon Good (Buffalo) $5,000 Dayton, OH, US Charitable Support 2024
Roswell Park Alliance Foundation $39,500 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Carly's Club 2024
Seneca Street Community Development Corporation $25,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Community Development 2024
Seneca Street United Methodist Church $5,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Scholarship Fund And Wish List 2024
The Jackson Laboratory $10,000 Bar Harbor, ME, US To Support Biomedical Research 2024
Wildlife In Crisis $2,500 Weston, CT, US To Support Children With Special Needs 2024
A Better Chance New Canaan $5,000 New Canaan, CT, US Charitable Support 2024
Buffalo Museum Of Science Tifft Nature Preserve $30,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Tifft Nature Preserve 2024
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra $35,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Live Symphonic Music 2024
Buffalo Zoological Society $5,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Zoo 2024
Care For The Cape And Islands - Center For Responsible Travel $3,000 South Yarmouth, MA, US To Preserve And Protect The Natural Environment, Cultural And Historical Treasures 2024
Covenant Soup Kitchen $5,000 Willimantic, CT, US To Support Kitchen Improvements 2024
Hamburg Alumni Foundation $1,500 Hamburg, NY, US To Support The Hamburg Central School District 2024
Hospice Foundation $10,000 Buffalo, NY, US Charitable Support 2024
Kaleida Health Foundation $5,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Community Health 2024
Kevin Guest House $7,500 Buffalo, NY, US To Provide A Home For Patients 2024
Miracle League Of Connecticut $10,000 Bristol, CT, US To Support Program 2024
New Canaan Nature Center $10,000 New Canaan, CT, US To Support Educational Programs Focusing On Nature 2024
Park School $25,000 Brookline, ME, US Charitable Support 2024
Pink Ribbon Good (Buffalo) $5,000 Dayton, OH, US Charitable Support 2024
Roswell Park Alliance Foundation $39,500 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Carly's Club 2024
Seneca Street Community Development Corporation $25,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Community Development 2024
Seneca Street United Methodist Church $5,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Scholarship Fund And Wish List 2024
The Jackson Laboratory $10,000 Bar Harbor, ME, US To Support Biomedical Research 2024
Wildlife In Crisis $2,500 Weston, CT, US To Support Children With Special Needs 2024
Buffalo Museum Of Sciencetifft Nature Preserve $30,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Tifft Nature Preserve 2023
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra $35,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Live Symphonic Music 2023
Buffalo Zoological Society $5,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Zoo 2023
Care For The Cape & Islands - Center For Responsible Travel $2,500 South Yarmouth, MA, US To Preserve And Protect The Natural Environment, Cultural And Historical Treasures 2023
Covenant Soup Kitchen $5,000 Willimantic, CT, US To Support Kitchen Improvements 2023
Cradle Beach Inc $5,000 Angola, NY, US To Support Summer Camp 2023
Fresh Air Fund $5,000 New York, NY, US To Support Fund 2023
Gilead Congregational Church $2,500 Hebron, CT, US Charitable Support 2023
Hamburg Alumni Foundation $1,500 Hamburg, NY, US To Support The Hamburg Central School District 2023
Hauptman-woodward Medical Research Inc $7,500 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Medical Research 2023
Hospice Foundation $10,000 Buffalo, NY, US Charitable Support 2023
Kaleida Health Foundation $5,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Community Health 2023
Kevin Guest House $7,500 Buffalo, NY, US To Provide A Home For Patients 2023
Lyman Memorial High School (Ffa) $2,500 Lebanon, CT, US To Support Sheep Showing/grooming/general Care 2023
Miracle League Of Connecticut $10,000 Bristol, CT, US To Support Program 2023
New Canaan Nature Center $10,000 New Canaan, CT, US To Support Educational Programs Focusing On Nature 2023
Roswell Park Alliance Foundation $39,500 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Carly's Club 2023
Seneca St United Methodist Chruch $5,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Sholarship Fund And Wish List 2023
Seneca Street Community Development Corporation $25,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Community Development 2023
The Jackson Laboratory $7,500 Bar Harbor, ME, US To Support Biomedical Research 2023
The Park School $75,436 Brookline, MA, US Charitable Support 2023
Totally Buffalo Cares $2,500 East Aurora, NY, US Charitable Support 2023
Wildlife In Crisis Inc $2,500 Weston, CT, US To Support Children With Special Needs 2023
Y2y Network Inc $2,500 Cambridge, MA, US Charitable Support 2023
Beechwood Continuing Care Foundation $90,000 Getzville, NY, US To Support Transportation Vehicle Purchase 2022
Buffalo Museum Of Sciencetifft Nature Preserve $30,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Tifft Nature Preserve 2022
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra $35,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Live Symphonic Music 2022
Care For The Cape & Islands - Center For Responsible Travel $2,500 South Yarmouth, MA, US To Preserve And Protect The Natural Environment, Cultural And Historical Treasures 2022
Fresh Air Fund $5,000 New York, NY, US To Support Fund 2022
Hamburg Alumni Foundation $1,500 Hamburg, NY, US To Support The Hamburg Central School District 2022
Hauptman-woodward Medical Research Inc $5,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Medical Research 2022
Kaleida Health Foundation $10,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Community Health 2022
Kevin Guest House $5,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Provide A Home For Patients 2022
Lyman Memorial High School (ffa) $2,500 Lebanon, CT, US To Support Sheep Showing/grooming/general Care 2022
Miracle League Of Connecticut $10,000 Bristol, CT, US To Support Program 2022
New Canaan Nature Center $10,000 New Canaan, CT, US To Support Educational Programs Focusing On Nature 2022
Roswell Park Alliance Foundation $39,500 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Carly's Club 2022
Seneca St United Methodist $5,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Sholarship Fund And Wish List 2022
Seneca Street Community Development Corporation $25,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Community Development 2022
The Jackson Laboratory $7,500 Bar Harbor, ME, US To Support Biomedical Research 2022
Wildlife In Crisis Inc $2,500 Weston, CT, US To Support Children With Special Needs 2022
Beechwood Continuing Care Foundation $90,000 Getzville, NY, US To Support Transportation Vehicle Purchase 2022
Buffalo Museum Of Sciencetifft Nature Preserve $30,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Tifft Nature Preserve 2022
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra $35,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Live Symphonic Music 2022
Care For The Cape & Islands - Center For Responsible Travel $2,500 South Yarmouth, MA, US To Preserve And Protect The Natural Environment, Cultural And Historical Treasures 2022
Fresh Air Fund $5,000 New York, NY, US To Support Fund 2022
Hamburg Alumni Foundation $1,500 Hamburg, NY, US To Support The Hamburg Central School District 2022
Hauptman-woodward Medical Research Inc $5,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Medical Research 2022
Kaleida Health Foundation $10,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Community Health 2022
Kevin Guest House $5,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Provide A Home For Patients 2022
Lyman Memorial High School (Ffa) $2,500 Lebanon, CT, US To Support Sheep Showing/grooming/general Care 2022
Miracle League Of Connecticut $10,000 Bristol, CT, US To Support Program 2022
New Canaan Nature Center $10,000 New Canaan, CT, US To Support Educational Programs Focusing On Nature 2022
Roswell Park Alliance Foundation $39,500 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Carly's Club 2022
Seneca St United Methodist $5,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Sholarship Fund And Wish List 2022
Seneca Street Community Development Corporation $25,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Community Development 2022
The Jackson Laboratory $7,500 Bar Harbor, ME, US To Support Biomedical Research 2022
Wildlife In Crisis Inc $2,500 Weston, CT, US To Support Children With Special Needs 2022
Beechwood Continuing Care Foundation $90,000 Getzville, NY, US To Support Transportation Vehicle Purchase 2022
Buffalo Museum Of Sciencetifft Nature Preserve $30,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Tifft Nature Preserve 2022
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra $35,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Live Symphonic Music 2022
Care For The Cape & Islands - Center For Responsible Travel $2,500 South Yarmouth, MA, US To Preserve And Protect The Natural Environment, Cultural And Historical Treasures 2022
Fresh Air Fund $5,000 New York, NY, US To Support Fund 2022
Hamburg Alumni Foundation $1,500 Hamburg, NY, US To Support The Hamburg Central School District 2022
Hauptman-woodward Medical Research Inc $5,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Medical Research 2022
Kaleida Health Foundation $10,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Community Health 2022
Kevin Guest House $5,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Provide A Home For Patients 2022
Lyman Memorial High School (Ffa) $2,500 Lebanon, CT, US To Support Sheep Showing/grooming/general Care 2022
Miracle League Of Connecticut $10,000 Bristol, CT, US To Support Program 2022
New Canaan Nature Center $10,000 New Canaan, CT, US To Support Educational Programs Focusing On Nature 2022
Roswell Park Alliance Foundation $39,500 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Carly's Club 2022
Seneca St United Methodist $5,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Sholarship Fund And Wish List 2022
Seneca Street Community Development Corporation $25,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Community Development 2022
The Jackson Laboratory $7,500 Bar Harbor, ME, US To Support Biomedical Research 2022
Wildlife In Crisis Inc $2,500 Weston, CT, US To Support Children With Special Needs 2022
716squash $5,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Empower Buffalo Youth With Limited Resources To Reach Their Full Potential As Students, Athletes, And Engaged Citizens 2021
Buffalo Museum Of Science $30,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Tifft Nature Preserve 2021
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra $35,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Live Symphonic Music 2021
Care For The Cape & Islands - Center For Responsible Travel $2,500 Yarmouth Port, MA, US To Preserve And Protect The Natural Environment, Cultural And Historical Treasures Of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, And Nantucket. 2021
Explore & More Children $150,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Children's Muesum 2021
Fresh Air Fund $5,000 New York, NY, US To Support Fund 2021
Hamburg Alumni Foundation $1,500 Hamburg, NY, US To Support The Hamburg Central School District 2021
Hoffmanan-woodward Medical Research Inc $5,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Medical Research 2021
Kaleida Health Foundation $10,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Community Health 2021
Kevin Guest House $7,500 Buffalo, NY, US To Provide A Home For Patients 2021
Miracle League Of Connecticut $20,000 Bristol, CT, US To Support Program 2021
New Canaan Nature Center $10,000 New Canaan, CT, US To Support Educational Programs Focusing On Nature 2021
Roswell Park Alliance Foundation $39,500 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Carly's Club 2021
Seneca St United Methodist $5,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Sholarship Fund And Wish List 2021
Seneca Street Community Development Corporation $25,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Community Development 2021
Silver Lake Conference Center $5,000 Sharon, CT, US To Support Scholarship Fund And Wish List 2021
The Buffalo Zoological Society $5,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Zoo 2021
The Jackson Laboratory $7,500 Bar Harbor, ME, US To Support Biomedical Research 2021
The Jacobs Institute $5,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Research, Teaching, Public Awareness, And Advances In Treatment Of Global Vascular Disease 2021
Town Of East Lyme $5,000 Niantic, CT, US To Support Town Of East Lyme 2021
Wildlife In Crisis Inc $10,000 Weston, CT, US To Support Children With Special Needs 2021
Buffalo Museum Of Science $25,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Tifft Nature Preserve 2020
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra $35,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Live Symphonic Music 2020
Center For Responsible Travel $2,500 Bass River, MA, US To Support Travelers' Philanthropy 2020
Fresh Air Fund $5,000 New York, NY, US To Support Fund 2020
Hamburg Alumni Foundation $1,500 Hamburg, NY, US To Support The Hamburg Central School District 2020
Hartford Audubon Society Inc $5,000 West Hartford, CT, US To Foster And Increase Knowledge And Understanding Of Birds And Their Place In Nature 2020
Hauptman-woodward Medical Research Inc $5,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Medical Research 2020
Kaleida Health Foundation $5,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Community Health 2020
Miracle League Of South East Ct $15,000 Bristol, CT, US To Support Program 2020
New Canaan Nature Center $10,000 New Canaan, CT, US To Support Educational Programs Focusing On Nature 2020
Roswell Park Alliance Foundation $39,500 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Carly's Club 2020
Seneca St United Methodist $5,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Sholarship Fund And Wish List 2020
Seneca Street Community Development Corporation $20,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Community Development 2020
Silver Lake Conference Center $2,500 Sharon, CT, US To Support Scholarship Fund And Wish List 2020
State Of New York University Of Buffalo $12,500 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Graduate Education 2020
The Buffalo Zoo $5,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Zoo 2020
The Jackson Laboratory $7,500 Bar Harbor, ME, US To Support Biomedical Research 2020
The Jacobs Institute $5,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Research, Teaching, Public Awareness, And Advances In Treatment Of Global Vascular Disease 2020
The Park School Of Buffalo Foundation $200,000 Buffalo, NY, US To Support Scholarships For Students And Teacher Development 2020
Wildlife In Crisis Inc $10,000 Weston, CT, US To Support Children With Special Needs 2020

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Contact Information

Official contact details for The Montgomery Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 26-6620815
Website N/A
Address 5784 OLD LAKE SHORE RD Lake View, NY 14085-9763

Key People (4)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Montgomery Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President/trustee Carolyn H Montgomery
Trustee Lisa M Hill
Trustee Karen M Risley
Treasurer/trustee Kathryn M Cambi Md

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated May 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.