Private foundation · EIN 22-1487577 · Montclair, New Jersey · Human services

Montclair Fund for Women Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in New Jersey. The foundation accepts applications (March 2027 for fiscal year beginning july 1, 2026) and its median grant is $10K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $90K total, median $10K. 100% of grants stayed in New Jersey. Stated restrictions: Awards granted to 501 (c)(3)public charities organizations only. Individual scholarships, loans, endowment gifts, debt liquidation, national dues are not awarded. org for more information.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$90K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in NJ
100%
of grants
Deadline
See below
March 2027 for fiscal year beginning jul
Assets
$3.5M

How to apply

Digital format required; proposals must include cover page, background, program narrative and appendices. See the organization's webiste www.montclairfundforwomen.org for more information. Contact: Lori Heninger, 41 Watchung Plaza Suite 72, Montclair, Nj, 8622339316 Deadlines: March 2027 for fiscal year beginning july 1, 2026 Restrictions: Awards granted to 501 (c)(3)public charities organizations only. Individual scholarships, loans, endowment gifts, debt liquidation, national dues are not awarded. See the organization's webiste www.montclairfundforwomen.org for more information.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

10 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Montclair Fund for Educational ExceMontclair, NJGeneral charitable$13K
Family Promise of Essex CountyMontclair, NJGeneral charitable$10K
Jazz House Kids IncMontclair, NJGeneral charitable$10K
Montclair Neighborhood DevelopmentMontclair, NJGeneral charitable$10K
Succeed2getherMontclair, NJGeneral charitable$10K
Sister to Sister of Montclair MentoMontclair, NJGeneral charitable$10K
YWCA Eastern Union CountyElizabeth, NJGeneral charitable$10K
Mindful Awareness Academy for ChildWest Orange, NJGeneral charitable$7,000
Connections at Home New Jersey IncVerona, NJGeneral charitable$5,500
St Vincent AcademyNewark, NJGeneral charitable$5,000

About this foundation

Montclair Fund for Women Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Montclair, New Jersey, tax-exempt since 1942. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Montclair Fund for Women Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Digital format required; proposals must include cover page, background, program narrative and appendices. See the organization's webiste www.montclairfundforwomen.org for more information. Deadlines: March 2027 for fiscal year beginning july 1, 2026.

How much does Montclair Fund for Women Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $90K across 10 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Montclair Fund for Women Inc give?

New Jersey (10 grants), per its latest filing.

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