Montclair Fund for Women Inc
Montclair Fund for Women Inc is a private foundation based in Montclair, New Jersey. It invests in programs using innovative approaches to educational success and social justice, with special emphasis on women and girls of color in Montclair and North Essex and on strengthening historic Black organizations.
Montclair Fund for Women Inc at a glance
In short: Montclair Fund for Women Inc gave $90K across 10 grants in 2026 (avg $9K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $90,000
- +26.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $9,000
- +39.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,527,103
- +9.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Montclair Fund for Women Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2025 filing says to contact Lori Heninger. Proposals must be submitted in digital format and include a cover page, background, program narrative, and appendices. The filing states that awards are limited to 501(c)(3) public charities; individual scholarships, loans, endowment gifts, debt liquidation, and national dues are not funded.
- Review Cycle
- March 2027 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026.
- Deadline
- March 2027 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026.
- Contact
Application contact: Lori Heninger
Mailing address: 41 Watchung Plaza Suite 72, Montclair, NJ 07042
Phone: (862) 233-9316
Website: https://www.montclairfundforwomen.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Montclair Fund for Women Inc
Who Montclair Fund for Women Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Montclair Fund for Educational Exce ($13K). Together the top 10 received $90K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated mission emphasizes Montclair and North Essex. In filing year 2026, all reported grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Montclair Fund for Women Inc gives
- 60% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+15%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $100K (2024). In 2026 it made 10 grants totaling $90K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montclair Fund for Educational Exce Montclair, NJ | General Charitable | $12,500 |
| Family Promise of Essex County Montclair, NJ | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| Jazz House Kids Inc Montclair, NJ | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| Montclair Neighborhood Development Montclair, NJ | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| SUCCEED2GETHER Montclair, NJ | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| Sister to Sister of Montclair Mento Montclair, NJ | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| YWCA Eastern Union County Elizabeth, NJ | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| Mindful Awareness Academy for Child West Orange, NJ | General Charitable | $7,000 |
| Connections at Home New Jersey Inc Verona, NJ | General Charitable | $5,500 |
| St Vincent Academy Newark, NJ | General Charitable | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,527,103 | $196,993 | $183,812 | $90,000 | 10 | $157,717 | $171,279 | $147,352 |
| 2025 | $3,210,201 | $117,094 | $162,073 | $71,000 | 11 | $138,751 | $93,040 | $139,450 |
| 2024 | $3,091,997 | $71,350 | $188,772 | $100,000 | 11 | $161,046 | $52,881 | $133,061 |
| 2023 | $2,960,717 | $-91,548 | $157,367 | $78,000 | 8 | $136,889 | $52,136 | $131,720 |
| 2022 | $2,929,397 | $798,128 | $187,281 | $88,000 | 11 | $152,218 | $765,395 | $140,108 |
| 2021 | $3,434,523 | $295,427 | $95,446 | $2,000 | 1 | — | $265,060 | $135,202 |
| 2020 | $2,862,896 | $71,627 | $146,695 | $55,500 | 7 | — | $42,723 | $126,698 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Montclair Fund for Women Inc reported a distributable amount of $147K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund’s stated vision is a world where all women and girls have educational opportunities and leadership capabilities, and live in communities that allow them to reach their full potential. Its mission is to invest in innovative educational-success and social-justice programs, particularly those serving women and girls of color in Montclair and North Essex, and to strategically strengthen historic Black organizations.
Its grant program identifies direct service, women and girls, education and social justice, and community change as priorities. The fund’s 2026 grants illustrate support for a range of local organizations. For example, Family Promise of Essex County describes its work as helping homeless and housing-insecure families achieve housing stability and self-sufficiency; Jazz House Kids says it uses jazz education and performances to support access, learning, career development, and community building. Montclair Neighborhood Development describes its goal as strengthening and empowering individuals and families and enriching youth and family development. Connections at Home New Jersey says it supports homebound, chronically ill patients and their caregivers.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $90,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $12,500, with a median of $10,000. Its grant program lists an award range of $2,500–$15,000 and says it will consider multi-year applications.
Among the 2026 grants were $12,500 to Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence; $10,000 each to Family Promise of Essex County, Jazz House Kids, Montclair Neighborhood Development, Succeed2gether, Sister to Sister of Montclair Mentoring, and YWCA Eastern Union County; and $7,000 to Mindful Awareness Academy for Children.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Tanya Poteat as president, Catherine Bolder as secretary, and Susan Schwei as treasurer.
Montclair Fund for Women Inc is led by Tanya Poteat, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Tanya Poteat
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Bolder
Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Schwei
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Montclair Fund for Women Inc
How much does Montclair Fund for Women Inc give each year?
Montclair Fund for Women Inc gave $90K across 10 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $71K across 11 grants.
What is Montclair Fund for Women Inc's typical grant size?
Montclair Fund for Women Inc's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,000, across 10 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Montclair Fund for Women Inc give grants?
Montclair Fund for Women Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Montclair, NJ (6 grants).
Does Montclair Fund for Women Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Montclair Fund for Women Inc's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Montclair Fund for Women Inc's largest grantees?
Montclair Fund for Women Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Montclair Fund for Educational Exce ($12,500), Family Promise of Essex County ($10,000) and Jazz House Kids Inc ($10,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Montclair Fund for Women Inc?
Montclair Fund for Women Inc reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $158K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $147K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Montclair Fund for Women Inc fund?
The fund’s stated vision is a world where all women and girls have educational opportunities and leadership capabilities, and live in communities that allow them to reach their full potential. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Montclair Fund for Women Inc?
The foundation’s 2025 filing says to contact Lori Heninger. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Montclair Fund for Women Inc's EIN?
Montclair Fund for Women Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-1487577. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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