Montgomery Bar Foundation
The Montgomery Bar Foundation is a public charity based in Norristown, Pennsylvania, formed in 1986. Its stated mission is to support justice and fair treatment for all and to provide continuing legal education for attorneys practicing law in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Montgomery Bar Foundation at a glance
In short: Montgomery Bar Foundation gave $153K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $153,000
- +19.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,750
- -20.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,505,266
- +2.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Montgomery Bar Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 268, Norristown, PA 19404-0268
Phone: (610) 279-9660
Website: https://montgomerybarfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Montgomery Bar Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Legal Aid of Southeastern PA ($45K). Together the top 10 received $141K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Pennsylvania. The listed 2025 recipients include organizations in Norristown and other Pennsylvania communities, including Philadelphia, Blue Bell, East Norriton, Colmar, Haverford, and Eagleville.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Montgomery Bar Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2020) to $153K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $153K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Aid of Southeastern PA Norristown, PA | General Support | $45,000 |
| Montgomery Child Advocacy Project Norristown, PA | General Support | $16,000 |
| Committee of Seventy Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| The Montgomery County Foundation Inc Blue Bell, PA | General Support | $11,000 |
| Laurel House East Norriton, PA | General Support | $11,000 |
| Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center East Norriton, PA | General Support | $11,000 |
| Women's Center of Mongomery County Colmar, PA | General Support | $9,000 |
| Senior Law Center Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $8,500 |
| Episcopsal Legal Aid Haverford, PA | General Support | $8,500 |
| Family Promise of the Main Line Norristown, PA | General Support | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,505,266 | $223,691 | $220,331 | $153,000 | 12 | $132,317 |
| 2024 | $1,468,715 | $186,570 | $184,856 | $128,500 | 8 | $111,630 |
| 2023 | $1,414,395 | $135,599 | $145,544 | $97,475 | 9 | $39,281 |
| 2022 | $1,301,319 | $152,873 | $131,713 | $68,000 | 3 | $-9,318 |
| 2021 | $1,535,513 | $160,697 | $87,303 | $64,215 | 3 | $100,039 |
| 2020 | $1,390,425 | $104,005 | $81,361 | $42,580 | 2 | $49,319 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its mission is to “improve, facilitate & support justice & fair treatment for all” and to offer continuing legal education to attorneys practicing law within Montgomery County. Its filing describes grant support for organizations and programs providing free legal and law-related services to victims of crime, poverty, abuse, and discrimination.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate the range of supported work. Montgomery Child Advocacy Project says it provides free legal representation to children in Montgomery County who are victims of abuse and neglect. Laurel House says it supports people affected by domestic violence through crisis intervention, safe haven, programs, and resources. Family Promise of the Main Line says it helps families experiencing homelessness and low-income families achieve sustainable independence. Norristown Hospitality Center says it provides basic needs and social services to people experiencing homelessness and poverty. The Committee of Seventy describes its work as advancing representative, ethical, and effective government through civic engagement and public policy advocacy.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $153,000. Grants ranged from $6,000 to $45,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest reported grants included $45,000 to Legal Aid of Southeastern PA for general support; $16,000 to Montgomery Child Advocacy Project for general support; $15,000 to the Committee of Seventy for general purpose; and $11,000 each to the Montgomery County Foundation, Laurel House, and Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center for general support. Other listed grants ranged from $6,000 to $9,000 and went to organizations including the Women’s Center of Montgomery County, Senior Law Center, Episcopal Legal Aid, Family Promise of the Main Line, Family Services of Montgomery County, and Norristown Hospitality Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jacqueline M. Reynolds as president, Sarinia M. Feinman as vice president, Patrick J. Kurtas as treasurer, Ethan R. O’Shea as secretary, and Denise S. Vicario as executive director. Trustees listed are C. Shawn Boehringer, Virginia Frantz, Paul G. Mullin, Colin J. O’Boyle, and Gregory Cowhey.
Montgomery Bar Foundation is led by Denise S. Vicario, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 18 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Denise S. Vicario
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline M. Reynolds
President
Trustee → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
C. Shawn Boehringer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colin J. O'Boyle
Trustee
Trustee & Vice President → Trustee & Vice Precient, 2022
Trustee & Vice Precient → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel P. Geraghty
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul G. Mullin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Frantz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Early
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary J. Friedlander
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Cowhey
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam L. Fernandez
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glen Reyburn
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stefanie Michelle Sherr
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anita Seth
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Shearman
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick J. Kurtas
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarinia M. Feinman
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ethan R. O'Shea
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Michael L. Rainone (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Justin Abayer (2022–2024) — Trustee
- Former: John F. Higgins (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Seth D. Wilson (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Kate M. Harper (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Richard A. Simon (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: William L. Landsburg (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Cary L. Flitter (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Robert A. Bacine (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: William Pugh (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Barabara Smith (2020) — Trustee & Vice President
- Former: Carl N. Weiner (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Gregory Gifford (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Joel D. Rosen (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Montgomery Bar Foundation
How much does Montgomery Bar Foundation give each year?
Montgomery Bar Foundation gave $153K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $129K across 8 grants.
What is Montgomery Bar Foundation's typical grant size?
Montgomery Bar Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,750, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Montgomery Bar Foundation give grants?
Montgomery Bar Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Norristown, PA (4 grants), Philadelphia, PA (2 grants) and East Norriton, PA (2 grants).
Does Montgomery Bar Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Montgomery Bar Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Montgomery Bar Foundation's largest grantees?
Montgomery Bar Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Legal Aid of Southeastern PA ($45,000), Montgomery Child Advocacy Project ($16,000) and Committee of Seventy ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Montgomery Bar Foundation?
Montgomery Bar Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $224K.
What does Montgomery Bar Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its mission is to “improve, facilitate & support justice & fair treatment for all” and to offer continuing legal education to attorneys practicing law within Montgomery County. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Montgomery Bar Foundation?
Montgomery Bar Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check montgomerybarfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Montgomery Bar Foundation's EIN?
Montgomery Bar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2436024. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Montgomery Bar Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/montgomery-bar-foundation-morg_2e3ece2744c642fda9b8b42daaafbd98
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