The Montage Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 27-1272655

Foundation Overview

Based in Calabasas, CA, The Montage Foundation has awarded 110 grants totaling $181,550 to organizations in Illinois, California and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $300 to $10,000, with a median award of $1,200.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$181,550
Total Assets
$357,886
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,200

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
10
Median Grant
$1,875
% Median Grant Growth
+56% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 20%

2 of 10 recipients (20%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
California

67% of grants are awarded in California, with additional funding distributed across 8 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within California, funding concentrates in San Diego (16%), Agoura Hills (12%), North Hollywood (12%).

Funding Trajectory
+35%

Moderate 35% growth trend over 7 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.

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 Montage 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
Bay Laurel Elementary School Parent Faculty Association $1,000 Calabasas, CA, US To Support Activities Of Bay Laurel Elementary School 2023
Boys & Girls Club Of The Conejo Valley $3,500 Agoura Hills, CA, US To Enhance The Lives Of Young People And Their Families By Providing A Positive Environment That Cultivates Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character And Citizenship. 2023
California Western School Of Law $2,500 San Diego, CA, US To Support Murray Galinson Fund 2023
Hawaii Community Foundation $10,000 Honolulu, HI, US General Purpose 2023
New Musicals Inc $1,750 North Hollywood, CA, US To Support Women Making Music 2023
Oak Park High School Athletic Booster Club $1,500 Oak Park, CA, US To Support Boys' Soccer Fund 2023
Reach Inc $3,500 Bozeman, MT, US General Purpose 2023
Rose-hulman Institute Of Technology $2,000 Terre Haute, IN, US To Suppport Men's Soccer Fund 2023
Sholem Educational Institute $1,250 Los Angeles, CA, US Supports The Jewish Community 2023
The Worker's Circle $1,250 New York, NY, US Build Community By Providing Meaningful Jewish Experiences For All 2023
Acre $1,000 Chicago, IL, US To Support Artist Residencies 2022
Bay Laurel Elementary School Parent Faculty Association $1,000 Calabasas, CA, US To Support Activities Of Bay Laurel Elementary School 2022
Boys & Girls Club Of The Conejo Valley $2,200 Agoura Hills, CA, US To Enhance The Lives Of Young People And Their Families By Providing A Positive Environment That Cultivates Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character And Citizenship. 2022
California Western School Of Law $2,200 San Diego, CA, US To Support Murray Galinson Fund 2022
Hrdc $3,200 Bozeman, MT, US To Support Strengthening Community And Advancing The Quality Of People's Lives 2022
New Musicals Inc $2,000 North Hollywood, CA, US To Support Women Making Music 2022
Oak Park High School Athletic Booster Club $1,050 Oak Park, CA, US To Support Boys' Soccer Fund 2022
Terrain Exhibitions $1,000 Oak Park, IL, US To Support Artists And Bringing Art Into Everyday Spaces 2022
The Worker's Circle $1,200 New York, NY, US Build Community By Providing Meaningful Jewish Experiences For All 2022
Theater Resources Unlimited Inc $1,200 New York, NY, US Provide Info And Assistance To Writers, Directors And Performers 2022
Northridge Hospital Foundation $850 Northridge, CA, US To Support The Center For Adult Treatment Services Fund 2022
Rose-hulman Institute Of Technology $1,300 Terre Haute, IN, US To Suppport Men's Soccer Fund 2022
Calabasas Cheetahs $1,000 Calabasas, CA, US To Support The Scholarship Fund 2022
Acre $1,000 Chicago, IL, US To Support Artist Residencies 2022
Bay Laurel Elementary School Parent Faculty Association $1,000 Calabasas, CA, US To Support Activities Of Bay Laurel Elementary School 2022
Boys & Girls Club Of The Conejo Valley $2,200 Agoura Hills, CA, US To Enhance The Lives Of Young People And Their Families By Providing A Positive Environment That Cultivates Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character And Citizenship. 2022
California Western School Of Law $2,200 San Diego, CA, US To Support Murray Galinson Fund 2022
Hrdc $3,200 Bozeman, MT, US To Support Strengthening Community And Advancing The Quality Of People's Lives 2022
New Musicals Inc $2,000 North Hollywood, CA, US To Support Women Making Music 2022
Oak Park High School Athletic Booster Club $1,050 Oak Park, CA, US To Support Boys' Soccer Fund 2022
Terrain Exhibitions $1,000 Oak Park, IL, US To Support Artists And Bringing Art Into Everyday Spaces 2022
The Worker's Circle $1,200 New York, NY, US Build Community By Providing Meaningful Jewish Experiences For All 2022
Theater Resources Unlimited Inc $1,200 New York, NY, US Provide Info And Assistance To Writers, Directors And Performers 2022
Northridge Hospital Foundation $850 Northridge, CA, US To Support The Center For Adult Treatment Services Fund 2022
Rose-hulman Institute Of Technology $1,300 Terre Haute, IN, US To Suppport Men's Soccer Fund 2022
Calabasas Cheetahs $1,000 Calabasas, CA, US To Support The Scholarship Fund 2022
Acre $1,000 Chicago, IL, US To Support Artist Residencies 2022
Bay Laurel Elementary School Parent Faculty Association $1,000 Calabasas, CA, US To Support Activities Of Bay Laurel Elementary School 2022
Boys & Girls Club Of The Conejo Valley $2,200 Agoura Hills, CA, US To Enhance The Lives Of Young People And Their Families By Providing A Positive Environment That Cultivates Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character And Citizenship. 2022
California Western School Of Law $2,200 San Diego, CA, US To Support Murray Galinson Fund 2022
Hrdc $3,200 Bozeman, MT, US To Support Strengthening Community And Advancing The Quality Of People's Lives 2022
New Musicals Inc $2,000 North Hollywood, CA, US To Support Women Making Music 2022
Oak Park High School Athletic Booster Club $1,050 Oak Park, CA, US To Support Boys' Soccer Fund 2022
Terrain Exhibitions $1,000 Oak Park, IL, US To Support Artists And Bringing Art Into Everyday Spaces 2022
The Worker's Circle $1,200 New York, NY, US Build Community By Providing Meaningful Jewish Experiences For All 2022
Theater Resources Unlimited Inc $1,200 New York, NY, US Provide Info And Assistance To Writers, Directors And Performers 2022
Northridge Hospital Foundation $850 Northridge, CA, US To Support The Center For Adult Treatment Services Fund 2022
Rose-hulman Institute Of Technology $1,300 Terre Haute, IN, US To Suppport Men's Soccer Fund 2022
Calabasas Cheetahs $1,000 Calabasas, CA, US To Support The Scholarship Fund 2022
Boys & Girls Club Of The Conejo Valley $3,750 Agoura Hills, CA, US To Enhance The Lives Of Young People And Their Families By Providing A Positive Environment That Cultivates Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character And Citizenship. 2021
California Western School Of Law - Murray Galloway Fund $2,500 San Diego, CA, US Provide Tuition Fees, Living Expense And/or Other Incidental Costs Of Study For One Or More Deserving Students 2021
Hrdc $3,750 Bozeman, MT, US To Support Strengthening Community And Advancing The Quality Of People's Lives 2021
New Musicals Inc $2,750 North Hollywood, CA, US Supports Women Making Music 2021
Oak Park High School Athletic Booster Club $2,750 Oak Park, CA, US W/in 501(c)3 - To Support Athletic And Personal Achievement In All Student Athletes & Promote Sportsmanship. 2021
Peace Passers Inc $500 Charlotte, NC, US To Provide Soccer Equipment To Communities That Have Limited Access To Proper Gear 2021
Theater Resources Unlimited Inc $1,000 New York, NY, US Provide Info And Assistance To Writers, Directors And Performers 2021
Camp Kesem $500 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Children Affected By A Parent's Cancer 2021
The Worker's Circle $1,500 New York, NY, US Build Community By Providing Meaningful Jewish Experiences For All 2021
Bay Laurel Elementary School Parent Faculty Association $1,250 Calabasas, CA, US To Support Activities Of Bay Laurel Elementary School 2021
Acre $1,250 Chicago, IL, US To Support Artist Residencies 2021
Terrain Exhibitions $1,000 Oak Park, IL, US To Support Artists And Bringing Art Into Everyday Spaces 2021
Hrdc $3,000 Bozeman, MT, US To Support Strengthening Community And Advancing The Quality Of People's Lives 2020
Sholem Educational Institute $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Supports The Jewish Community 2020
Theater Resources Unlimited Inc $1,000 New York, NY, US Provide Info And Assistance To Writers, Directors And Performers 2020
Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum $1,000 Topanga, CA, US To Elevate, Educate And Entertain Audiences Through Classics, Plays & Educational Programs 2020
Jewish Family Service Of Los Angeles $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Sova Food Pantry 2020
California Western School Of Law - Murray Galloway Fund $2,000 San Diego, CA, US Provide Tuition Fees, Living Expense And/or Other Incidental Costs Of Study For One Or More Deserving Students 2020
New Musicals Inc $2,000 North Hollywood, CA, US Supports Women Making Music 2020
Boys & Girls Club Of The Conejo Valley $3,000 Agoura Hills, CA, US To Enhance The Lives Of Young People And Their Families By Providing A Positive Environment That Cultivates Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character And Citizenship. 2020
Music Empowerment Inc $1,000 Davis, CA, US To Support Music Empowerment 2020
Peace Passers Inc $1,000 Charlotte, NC, US To Provide Soccer Equipment To Communities That Have Limited Access To Proper Gear 2020
Manna Food Bank $2,000 Pensacola, FL, US To Offer Food Assitance And Engage The Entire Community In The Fight Against Hunger 2020
Good News Rescue Mission $2,200 Redding, CA, US W/in 501(c)3 - Providing Housing For Families In Need 2018
Sholem Educational Institute $1,200 Los Angeles, CA, US W/in 501(c)3 - Supports The Jewish Community 2018
Theater Resources Unlimited Inc $1,100 New York, NY, US W/in 501(c)3 - Provide Info And Assistance To Writers, Directors And Performers 2018
Hope Village San Diego $300 San Diego, CA, US W/in 501(c)3 - Provide Safe & Nuturing Residence With Jewish Values For Adults With Mental Illness 2018
1in6org $800 Santa Clarita, CA, US W/in 501(c)3 - To Provide Asst. With Men Who Had Unwanted Experiences 2018
Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum $1,000 Topanga, CA, US W/in 501(c)3 - To Elevate, Educate And Entertain Audiences Through Classics, Plays & Educational Programs 2018
Conejo Valley United Soccer Club $1,400 Thousand Oaks, CA, US W/in 501(c)3 - Provide Soccer Training, Motivation And Support To Youths In The Conejo Valley 2018
California Western School Of Law - Murray Galloway Fund $1,100 San Diego, CA, US W/in 501(c)3 - Provide Tuition Fees, Living Expense And/or Other Incidental Costs Of Study For One Or More Deserving Students 2018
New Musicals Inc $1,100 North Hollywood, CA, US W/in 501(c)3 - Supports Women Making Music 2018
Boys & Girls Club Of The Conejo Valley $1,000 Agoura Hills, CA, US W/in 501(c)3 - To Enhance The Lives Of Young People And Their Families By Providing A Positive Environment That Cultivates Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character And Citizenship. 2018
Las Virgenes Educational Foundation $1,200 Westlake Village, CA, US W/in 501(c)3 - To Help Make Sure District Children Get The Strongest Education Possible From Their Kindergarten Year Through Their High School Graduation. 2018
Oak Park High School Athletic Booster Club $800 Oak Park, CA, US W/in 501(c)3 - To Support Athletic And Personal Achievement In All Student Athletes & Promote Sportsmanship. 2018
Good News Rescue Mission $3,500 Redding, CA, US W/in 501(c)3 - Providing Housing For Families In Need 2017
Sholem Educational Institute $1,500 Los Angeles, CA, US W/in 501(c)3 - Supports The Jewish Community 2017
Theater Resources Unlimited Inc $3,500 New York, NY, US W/in 501(c)3 - Provide Info And Assistance To Writers, Directors And Performers 2017
Music Empowerment $500 Davis, CA, US W/in 501(c)3 - To Promote Music Within The Community 2017
Hope Village San Diego $400 San Diego, CA, US W/in 501(c)3 - Provide Safe & Nuturing Residence With Jewish Values For Adults With Mental Illness 2017
1in6org $800 Santa Clarita, CA, US W/in 501(c)3 - To Provide Asst. With Men Who Had Unwanted Experiences 2017
Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum $1,000 Topanga, CA, US W/in 501(c)3 - To Elevate, Educate And Entertain Audiences Through Classics, Plays & Educational Programs 2017
Conejo Valley United Soccer Club $3,500 Thousand Oaks, CA, US W/in 501(c)3 - Provide Soccer Training, Motivation And Support To Youths In The Conejo Valley 2017
Woman Making Music $500 Redwood Vly, CA, US W/in 501(c)3 - Supports Women Making Music 2017
California Western School Of Law - Murray Galloway Fund $1,300 San Diego, CA, US W/in 501(c)3 - Provide Tuition Fees, Living Expense And/or Other Incidental Costs Of Study For One Or More Deserving Students 2017
Museum Of Writing Instruments Inc $1,000 Winneconne, WI, US W/in 501(c)3 - To Educate About Music History 2017
New Musical Inc $1,750 North Hollywood, CA, US W/in 501(c)3 - Supports Women Making Music 2017
Boys & Girls Club Of The Conejo Valley $1,750 Agoura Hills, CA, US W/in 501(c)3 - To Enhance The Lives Of Young People And Their Families By Providing A Positive Environment That Cultivates Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character And Citizenship. 2017
Good News Rescue Mission $3,500 Redding, CA, US W/in 501(c)3 - Providing Housing For Families In Need 2016
Sholem Educational Institute $1,500 Los Angeles, CA, US W/in 501(c)3 - Supports The Jewish Community 2016
Theater Resources Unlimited Inc $1,500 New York, NY, US W/in 501(c)3 - Provide Info And Assistance To Writers, Directors And Performers 2016
Music Empowerment $500 Davis, CA, US W/in 501(c)3 - To Promote Music Within The Community 2016
Hope Village San Diego $500 San Diego, CA, US W/in 501(c)3 - Provide Safe & Nuturing Residence With Jewish Values For Adults With Mental Illness 2016
1in6org $1,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US W/in 501(c)3 - To Provide Asst. With Men Who Had Unwanted Experiences 2016
Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum $1,000 Topanga, CA, US W/in 501(c)3 - To Elevate, Educate And Entertain Audiences Through Classics, Plays & Educational Programs 2016
Conejo Valley United Soccer Club $3,500 Thousand Oaks, CA, US W/in 501(c)3 - Provide Soccer Training, Motivation And Support To Youths In The Conejo Valley 2016
Woman Making Music $500 Redwood Vly, CA, US W/in 501(c)3 - Supports Women Making Music 2016
California Western School Of Law - Murray Galloway Fund $2,000 San Diego, CA, US W/in 501(c)3 - Provide Tuition Fees, Living Expense And/or Other Incidental Costs Of Study For One Or More Deserving Students 2016
Spondylitis Association Of America $2,000 Van Nuys, CA, US W/in 501(c)3 - To Support Mecical Research. 2016
New Musical Inc $2,000 North Hollywood, CA, US W/in 501(c)3 - Supports Women Making Music 2016
Boys & Girls Club Of The Conejo Valley $1,500 Agoura Hills, CA, US W/in 501(c)3 - To Enhance The Lives Of Young People And Their Families By Providing A Positive Environment That Cultivates Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character And Citizenship. 2016

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Contact Information

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

EIN 27-1272655
Website N/A
Address 25422 COLETTE WAY Calabasas, CA 91302-3148

Key People (6)

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

Trustee, Treasurer Daniel C Schwartz
Trustee Stacey A Schwartz
Trustee James M Eisenman
Trustee Deidra Schweitzer
President, Trustee Rick L Schwartz

Forms 990-PF

IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.

Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • 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 February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.