Montgomery County Community Foundation
Montgomery County Community Foundation (MCCF) is a public charity based in Spring, Texas, formed in 1983. It supports community well-being in Montgomery County through grants to nonprofits and scholarships for students.
Montgomery County Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Montgomery County Community Foundation gave $273K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Texas. 41% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $272,545
- +56.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +35.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,094
- +15.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,533
- Total assets
- $12,080,997
- +5.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (11 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Montgomery County Community Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 2001 Timberloch Pl Ste 500, Spring, TX 77380
Phone: (281) 363-8158
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Montgomery County Community Foundation
Who Montgomery County Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Montgomery County WC ($23K). Together the top 10 received $151K.
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 110 grants of 110 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
MCCF describes its work as serving Montgomery County, Texas. The 2023 grantees listed are located in Conroe, Tomball, Magnolia, and The Woodlands, Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Montgomery County Community Foundation open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 27 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $9K 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 $144K (2020) to $273K (2024). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $273K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County WC Conroe, TX | Support victims of DV and SA | $23,000 |
| Family Houston Houston, TX | Expand No cost counseling to school | $20,000 |
| Love Fosters Hope The Woodlands, TX | Summer Camp for youths in foster ca | $20,000 |
| Emerging Grace Ministries Inc Tomball, TX | Outdoor rec therapy program | $15,000 |
| Assistance League of Mo Co Conroe, TX | Support Operation School Bell | $14,620 |
| Montgomery County Food Bank Conroe, TX | Food for underprivileged | $14,500 |
| Interfaith of the Woodlands Spring, TX | Purchase 16 passenger van | $12,300 |
| CASA - Child Adv of MoCo Conroe, TX | Program Staff Salaries | $11,000 |
| The Rose Houston, TX | Provide nocost healthcare to uninsu | $10,300 |
| Kids Meals The Woodlands, TX | Provide 5,617 meals at 245 del days | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,080,997 | $1,318,476 | $654,119 | $272,545 | 27 | $830,188 |
| 2023 | $11,412,090 | $1,811,938 | $525,693 | $174,311 | 20 | $114,754 |
| 2022 | $10,127,465 | $808,200 | $515,667 | $201,585 | 20 | $388,438 |
| 2021 | $9,812,463 | $1,350,378 | $512,667 | $188,603 | 14 | $609,032 |
| 2020 | $8,968,074 | $1,455,476 | $478,323 | $144,350 | 29 | $502,715 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
MCCF’s stated mission is “to provide leadership in Montgomery County by directing sustainable financial resources that strengthen our community and improve the quality of life for current and future generations.”
Its grantmaking supports initiatives in areas including arts, education, health, and social services, as well as other community needs. MCCF’s 2024 filing says grants supported efforts such as feeding people in need, helping with rent and utilities, caring for abused children, providing school clothes and supplies, and supporting animal welfare, arts, and local heritage. Its filing also describes scholarships for high school, community college, and medical students pursuing post-high-school education.
Examples of grantees’ work include the Montgomery County Women’s Center, whose stated mission includes preventing domestic and sexual violence through outreach, crisis services, advocacy, counseling, legal services, and housing; Montgomery County Food Bank, which says it works to fight hunger through a network of partner agencies; and Texas New Community Alliance, which describes its work as supporting an integrated community where adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities can live, learn, and work.
Grantmaking
MCCF’s 2024 filing reports that 51 grants were given during the year, but does not state their total value. Structured filing figures report 20 grants totaling $174,311 in 2023, an average of about $8,716 per grant. In 2022, the reported total was $201,585 across 20 grants, averaging about $10,079. Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 27 grants totaling $272,545.
Among the 2023 grants listed, the Montgomery County Women’s Center received $19,000, Emerging Grace Ministries Inc. received $15,000, Montgomery County Food Bank Inc. received $13,900, and Society of Samaritans Inc. received $12,500. Other listed recipients included Assistance League of Montgomery County ($11,200), Texas New Community Alliance ($8,000), Compassion United ($7,000), and Montgomery County Youth Services ($5,500).
MCCF’s grant-program description says it focuses on tax-exempt organizations that provide substantial services to Montgomery County. The program description encourages collaborative projects addressing significant community needs and notes a commitment to inclusivity and sustainability. The 2024 filing says a team of 15 Distribution Committee volunteers reviews and vets grant requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are Julie P Martineau, President & CEO; Laura Lea Palmer, Chairman; Christin Allphin, Vice President; Leland Dushkin, Treasurer; Nick Davis, Secretary; and directors Bill Crowl, Jason Mann, Gil Staley, Rev Jane Stilwell, and Julie Struble.
Montgomery County Community Foundation is led by Julie P Martineau, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julie P Martineau
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$104K (2020) → $115K (2024)
Laura Lea Palmer
Chairman
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Crowl
Director
Director → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brent Wunderlich
Director
Vice Chairman → Chair, 2022
Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Thiergood
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Mann
Director
Director → Chairman, 2021
Chairman → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Welbes
Director
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gil Staley
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Struble
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Stilwell
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leland Dushkin
Treasurer
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christin Allphin
Vice President
Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nick Davis
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Chris North (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Nick Dupre (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Debbie Campbell (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: George Sowers (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Gregg Hope (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Wynn Dee Baker (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Craig Doyle (2021) — Director
- Former: Amanda Trapp (2020) — Chairman
- Former: Craig Doyal (2020) — Director
- Former: Kyle Rojas (2020) — Director
- Former: Melina McGowan (2020) — Secretary
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 $115K, to Julie P Martineau (President & CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Montgomery County Community Foundation
How much does Montgomery County Community Foundation give each year?
Montgomery County Community Foundation gave $273K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $174K across 20 grants.
What is Montgomery County Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Montgomery County Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $9,533, and its average grant was $10,094, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Montgomery County Community Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Montgomery County Community Foundation give grants?
Montgomery County Community Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Conroe, TX (14 grants), The Woodlands, TX (5 grants), Houston, TX (3 grants) and Spring, TX (2 grants).
Does Montgomery County Community Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Montgomery County Community Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Montgomery County Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Montgomery County Community Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Montgomery County WC ($23,000), Family Houston ($20,000) and Love Fosters Hope ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Montgomery County Community Foundation?
Montgomery County Community Foundation reported $12.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What does Montgomery County Community Foundation fund?
MCCF’s stated mission is “to provide leadership in Montgomery County by directing sustainable financial resources that strengthen our community and improve the quality of life for current and future generations.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Montgomery County Community Foundation?
Montgomery County Community Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Montgomery County Community Foundation's EIN?
Montgomery County Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0082098. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 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 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Montgomery County Community Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/montgomery-county-community-foundation-morg_7595bb7af7c94e4091b37fbb673fc250
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