Montgomery County Community Foundation Inc
Montgomery County Community Foundation Inc. is a public charity based in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Founded in 1991, it manages donor gifts and uses earnings to support grants for nonprofits and scholarships for students, with a stated focus on improving life in Montgomery County.
Montgomery County Community Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Montgomery County Community Foundation Inc gave $2.3M across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $72K), mostly in Indiana. 19% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,318,538
- -11.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $72,454
- -11.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $18,212
- Total assets
- $70,857,582
- +2.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (6 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Montgomery County Community Foundation Inc
- Review Cycle
- The 2026 fall unrestricted grant application deadline is Monday, October 12, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
- Deadline
- The 2026 fall unrestricted grant application deadline is Monday, October 12, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
- Contact
Mailing address: 119 E Main St, Crawfordsville, IN 47933
Phone: (765) 362-1267
Website: https://mccf-in.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
8 open opportunities from Montgomery County Community Foundation Inc
Durham Home Inc. Scholarship Grant
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Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Edith Botts Non-Traditional Nursing Scholarship Grant
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Varies
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Deadline not published
Louis and Norma Swenke Scholarship Grant
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Varies
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Deadline not published
Who Montgomery County Community Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was MCCF Bridge ($1.4M). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
157 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 123 grants of 157 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes its work as serving Montgomery County, Indiana. The 2024 filing’s listed grant recipients were all in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Montgomery County Community Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 32 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $40K; repeat grants $80K. How we count
Medians: $21K first-time, $17K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $993K (2022) to $2.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MCCF Bridge Crawfordsville, IN | General Support | $1,435,209 |
| Trinity Mission of Montgomery CO Lafayette, IN | Transport/Programs | $109,166 |
| Boys and Girls Club Crawfordsville, IN | General Support | $100,453 |
| City of Crawfordsville Crawfordsville, IN | Gernal Support | $92,745 |
| Town of Ladoga Ladoga, IN | Playground | $74,425 |
| Youth Service Bureau Crawfordsville, IN | Program Support | $63,183 |
| United Way of Montgomery County Crawfordsville, IN | General Support | $40,825 |
| Educational Foundation Crawfordsville, IN | Teacher Grants | $32,900 |
| Historical Society Crawfordsville, IN | Historic Preserv | $31,657 |
| Cultural Foundation Crawfordsville, IN | General Support | $28,333 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $70,857,582 | $7,404,349 | $4,249,954 | $2,318,538 | 32 | $4,392,946 |
| 2023 | $69,217,834 | $4,840,684 | $4,069,801 | $2,625,597 | 32 | $1,685,120 |
| 2022 | $60,560,134 | $6,103,160 | $2,359,450 | $993,330 | 31 | $3,230,016 |
| 2021 | $67,688,215 | $7,439,139 | $2,382,875 | $1,048,652 | 29 | $5,245,770 |
| 2020 | $59,744,159 | $4,955,858 | $2,448,107 | $1,151,669 | 33 | $2,554,176 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to administer funds for grants to organizations in the Montgomery County community and to foster and promote public, charitable, arts, culture, and educational activities. Its filing describes its endowment as supporting human services, education, revitalization, social, arts, and cultural endeavors. Its website lists grant areas including arts and culture, community development, early childhood education, education, health, historical activities, human services, scholarships, and youth. Early childhood education is identified as an area of special emphasis.
The 2024 grants included organizations whose missions, as described by the organizations themselves, include supporting a local charitable foundation and a not-for-profit child care and educational center; providing youth guidance and development; and helping young people become productive citizens. Other grantees describe work in social services, local history, and health care for residents without insurance.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $2,318,538. Grant amounts ranged from $6,121 to $1,435,209, with a median of $18,212. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana.
The largest reported grant was $1,435,209 to MCCF Bridge in Crawfordsville for general support. Other notable grants included $109,166 to Trinity Mission of Montgomery County for transport/programs; $100,453 to Boys and Girls Club in Crawfordsville for general support; $92,745 to the City of Crawfordsville for general support; and $74,425 to the Town of Ladoga for a playground. Additional grants included $63,183 to Youth Service Bureau for program support and $40,825 to United Way of Montgomery County for general support.
The website describes an application process for Montgomery County nonprofits: review the guidelines, schedule an appointment, complete the online application, and await review by staff and the Grants & Distributions Committee. The committee makes recommendations to the board, which makes the final decision; requests may be fully or partially funded, tabled, or declined. The website says a site visit or further questions may be requested. The filing states that applicants must agree to post-grant reporting requirements before funds are distributed, and that equipment or construction awards receive an on-site visit. The application page lists the applicant organization’s board information—including names, addresses, email addresses, years of service, and attendance for the prior 12 months—among required attachments.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Erin Gobel as president; Cathy Caldwell as vice president; Deb Schavietello as secretary; Zach Hockersmith as treasurer; and Tracey Barr, Preston Bost, Anna Bravo-Moore, Chris Cox, Wendy Feller, and Jack Grimble as directors. The foundation’s grant pages identify Jenny Campbell as Grants and Community Relations Director.
Montgomery County Community Foundation Inc is led by Kelly Taylor, CEO on every filing since 2020; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kelly Taylor
CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$109K (2020) → $142K (2024)
Erin Gobel
President
Director → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheila McCormick
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anna Bravo-Moore
Director
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Preston Bost
Director
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Feller
Director
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Lovold
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack Grimble
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracey Barr
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Cox
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Isenberg
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deb Schavietello
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zach Hockersmith
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Caldwell
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Marta Sweek (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Ron Dickerson (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: David Maharry (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jim McBee (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Joyce Grimble (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Keith Blaydes (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Peggy Burkett (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Phil Bane (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Torey Rauch (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Jessica Bokhart (2020) — Director
- Former: Mike Reidy (2020) — Director
- Former: Scott Feller (2020) — Director
- Former: Terresa Hatke (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $142K, to Kelly Taylor (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Montgomery County Community Foundation Inc
How much does Montgomery County Community Foundation Inc give each year?
Montgomery County Community Foundation Inc gave $2.3M across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.6M across 32 grants.
What is Montgomery County Community Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Montgomery County Community Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $18,212, and its average grant was $72,454, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Montgomery County Community Foundation Inc that year got $40K on average.
Where does Montgomery County Community Foundation Inc give grants?
Montgomery County Community Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Crawfordsville, IN (26 grants) and Ladoga, IN (3 grants).
Does Montgomery County Community Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 44% of Montgomery County Community Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Montgomery County Community Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Montgomery County Community Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include MCCF Bridge ($1,435,209), Trinity Mission of Montgomery CO ($109,166) and Boys and Girls Club ($100,453), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Montgomery County Community Foundation Inc?
Montgomery County Community Foundation Inc reported $70.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.4M.
What does Montgomery County Community Foundation Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to administer funds for grants to organizations in the Montgomery County community and to foster and promote public, charitable, arts, culture, and educational activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Montgomery County Community Foundation Inc?
Montgomery County Community Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check mccf-in.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Montgomery County Community Foundation Inc's EIN?
Montgomery County Community Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1836315. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Montgomery County Community Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/montgomery-county-community-foundation-inc-morg_3e1c8c7bbd1a47d19a1d82e63a886814
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