Montcross Tomorrow Chamber Foundation
MONTCROSS TOMORROW CHAMBER FOUNDATI is a small public charity based in Belmont, North Carolina. Its stated mission is to “provide help with local businesses,” and its 2024 filing reports 12 grants totaling $50,000.
Montcross Tomorrow Chamber Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $28,113
- +803.1% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $26,000
- -48.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $1,000
- -98.0% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Montcross Tomorrow Chamber Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 368, Belmont, NC 28012
Phone: (704) 901-2067
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Montcross Tomorrow Chamber Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The funder is based in Belmont, North Carolina. Its listed 2024 grantees are in Belmont, Mount Holly, and Gastonia, North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gaston Innovation Group Belmont, NC | Improve Socioeconomic Conditions | $5,000 |
| Ready Home Care Services Gastonia, NC | Home Health Equipment | $5,000 |
| Redram Business Printing Gastonia, NC | Digital Printer | $5,000 |
| The String Bean Corporation Belmont, NC | Restaurant Equipment | $5,000 |
| Cherubs Cafe Belmont, NC | Generator for Cafe | $5,000 |
| Mount Holly Farmers Market Mount Holly, NC | Help Local Farmers | $5,000 |
| Muddy River Distillery Mount Holly, NC | Operating Expenses | $5,000 |
| Tamrods Graphics Gastonia, NC | Screen Printing Signage | $3,900 |
| Primal Brewery Belmont, NC | Local Pub Help with Events | $3,900 |
| Gaston Literacy Council Inc Gastonia, NC | Help Adults Improve Literacy and Languag | $3,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,113 | $26,000 | $1,000 | — | — |
| 2024 | $3,113 | $50,000 | $50,231 | $50,000 | 12 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to “provide help with local businesses.” Its 2024 grants included organizations whose stated missions address local economic vitality, small-business formation and entrepreneurship, and literacy. For example, Gaston Innovation Group Inc. says it works to improve conditions in Gaston County through job growth, digital inclusion, small-business formation, entrepreneurship, and technology. The Mount Holly Farmers Market says it supports local small farms and seeks to enhance Mount Holly’s economic vitality. Gaston Literacy Council says it works to increase literacy in Gaston County through instruction, materials, and volunteer tutor training.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the funder gave $50,000 across 12 grants. The three reported recipients below received a combined $13,200:
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Miles Braswell as Secretary/Treasurer, Melia Lyerly as Vice Chair, and Michael McCathern as Board Chair.
Montcross Tomorrow Chamber Foundation is led by Michael McCathern, Board Chair on the 2025 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael McCathern
Board Chair
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melia Lyerly
Vice Chair
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Miles Braswell
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gordon Quarles (2024) — Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Montcross Tomorrow Chamber Foundation
How large is Montcross Tomorrow Chamber Foundation?
Montcross Tomorrow Chamber Foundation reported $28K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $26K.
What does Montcross Tomorrow Chamber Foundation fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to “provide help with local businesses.” Its 2024 grants included organizations whose stated missions address local economic vitality, small-business formation and entrepreneurship, and literacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Montcross Tomorrow Chamber Foundation?
Montcross Tomorrow Chamber Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Montcross Tomorrow Chamber Foundation make grants?
The funder is based in Belmont, North Carolina. Its listed 2024 grantees are in Belmont, Mount Holly, and Gastonia, North Carolina.
What is Montcross Tomorrow Chamber Foundation's EIN?
Montcross Tomorrow Chamber Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0862510. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 10, 2026)
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