Montgomery County Scholarships Inc
Montgomery County Scholarships Inc is a public charity based in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, formed in 2021. It processes gifts made through Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program and distributes them as grants to selected, eligible educational institutions.
Montgomery County Scholarships Inc at a glance
In short: Montgomery County Scholarships Inc gave $3.6M across 37 grants in 2025 (avg $97K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,574,368
- +11.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 37
- +146.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $96,605
- -55.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $26,485,550
- +640.5% 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 October 2026.
How to apply to Montgomery County Scholarships Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 101 Greenwood Ave 380, Jenkintown, PA 19046
Phone: (215) 253-8511
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Montgomery County Scholarships Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Springside Chestnut Hill Academy ($928K). Together the top 10 received $3.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 52 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Pennsylvania. The listed recipients include schools in Philadelphia and other Pennsylvania communities, including Bryn Mawr, Media, Newtown Square, Pittsburgh, Wayne, Bloomsburg, and Abington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Montgomery County Scholarships Inc gives
- 27% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3.2M (2024) to $3.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 37 grants totaling $3.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Springside Chestnut Hill Academy Philadelphia, PA | Pa Eitc Grant Expense for 2024-2025 | $928,055 |
| The Shipley School Bryn Mawr, PA | Pa Eitc Grant Expense for 2024-2025 | $927,675 |
| Benchmark School Media, PA | Pa Eitc Grant Expense for 2025-2026 | $230,945 |
| Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls Philadelphia, PA | Pa Eitc Grant Expense for 2025-2026 | $188,910 |
| Gesu School Philadelphia, PA | Pa Eitc Grant Expense for 2025-2026 | $184,000 |
| Delaware County Christian School Newtown Square, PA | Pa Eitc Grant Expense for 2024-2025 | $142,500 |
| St Edmunds Academy Pittsburgh, PA | Pa Eitc Grant Expense for 2025-2026 | $95,000 |
| Acton Academy Pittsburgh Wexford, PA | Pa Eitc Grante Expense for 2024-2025 | $94,000 |
| Valley Forge Military Academy Wayne, PA | Pa Eitc Grant Expense for 2024-2025 | $94,000 |
| Columbia County Christian School Bloomsburg, PA | Pa Eitc Grant Expense for 2025-2026 | $68,458 |
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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 | $26,485,550 | $15,650,885 | $3,956,682 | $3,574,368 | 37 | $78,478 |
| 2024 | $3,576,852 | $3,750,309 | $3,588,204 | $3,220,036 | 15 | $29,178 |
| 2023 | $3,412,733 | $3,417,991 | $20,336 | — | — | $10,959 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that it was established to allow individuals and businesses receiving Pennsylvania EITC tax credits to use those credits to fund selected, eligible educational institutions. Its filing describes its program as processing EITC tax-credit gifts on behalf of other schools.
Among its 2025 grantees, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy describes its mission as inspiring curiosity and independent thought and developing students’ academic and personal potential. The Shipley School says it is committed to educational excellence and to developing students’ love of learning and compassionate participation in the world. Benchmark School says it helps students who learn differently or have not reached their academic potential develop skills and confidence. Gesu School describes its work as providing an innovative education to help students overcome poverty and become engaged members of their communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization made 37 grants totaling $3,574,368. Grant amounts ranged from $5,640 to $928,055, with a median grant of $30,000. The largest awards included $928,055 to Springside Chestnut Hill Academy and $927,675 to The Shipley School, both for Pennsylvania EITC grant expenses for 2024–2025. Other large grants included $230,945 to Benchmark School and $188,910 to Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls, both for 2025–2026 EITC grant expenses.
The organization also awarded $184,000 to Gesu School, $142,500 to Delaware County Christian School, $95,000 to St Edmunds Academy, and $94,000 each to Acton Academy Pittsburgh and Valley Forge Military Academy. The listed grant purposes identify these awards as Pennsylvania EITC grant expenses.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jed Silversmith and Todd Unger as directors, and Mitch Bober, Jaret Gronczewski, and Stephen Pieklik as trustees. The filing also reports $10,000 in other compensation for each of Silversmith and Unger.
Montgomery County Scholarships Inc's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jed Silversmith
Director
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$163K (2024) → $137K (2025)
Todd Unger
Director
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$85K (2024) → $106K (2025)
Jaret Gronczewski
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Mitch Bober
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Stephen Pieklik
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ira Brownstein (2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $137K, to Jed Silversmith (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Montgomery County Scholarships Inc
How much does Montgomery County Scholarships Inc give each year?
Montgomery County Scholarships Inc gave $3.6M across 37 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $3.2M across 15 grants.
What is Montgomery County Scholarships Inc's typical grant size?
Montgomery County Scholarships Inc's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $96,605, across 37 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Montgomery County Scholarships Inc give grants?
Montgomery County Scholarships Inc 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 Philadelphia, PA (9 grants), Bryn Mawr, PA (4 grants), Wayne, PA (3 grants) and Pittsburgh, PA (3 grants).
Does Montgomery County Scholarships Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 37 grants with a stated purpose on Montgomery County Scholarships Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Pa Eitc Grant Expense for 2024-2025" (20 grants), "Pa Eitc Grant Expense for 2025-2026" (11 grants) and "Non Eitc Grant Expense" (4 grants).
Who are Montgomery County Scholarships Inc's largest grantees?
Montgomery County Scholarships Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Springside Chestnut Hill Academy ($928,055), The Shipley School ($927,675) and Benchmark School ($230,945), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Montgomery County Scholarships Inc?
Montgomery County Scholarships Inc reported $26.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $15.7M.
What does Montgomery County Scholarships Inc fund?
The organization states that it was established to allow individuals and businesses receiving Pennsylvania EITC tax credits to use those credits to fund selected, eligible educational institutions. Its filing describes its program as processing EITC tax-credit gifts on behalf of other schools. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Montgomery County Scholarships Inc?
Montgomery County Scholarships Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Montgomery County Scholarships Inc's EIN?
Montgomery County Scholarships Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0969482. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 27, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 28, 2025)
Live grants for the work Montgomery County Scholarships Inc funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Montgomery County Scholarships Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/montgomery-county-scholarships-inc-morg_4cf486b4dc2f4a81b7631a7c7606dc0b
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