The Monteforte Foundation Inc
The Monteforte Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Garwood, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing lists grants to schools in New York and New Jersey and to The Metropolitan Opera, with stated purposes including education, art, social, and civic activities.
The Monteforte Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Monteforte Foundation Inc gave $303K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $61K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $302,500
- -39.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $60,500
- -14.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $5,956
- +74.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Monteforte Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 268, Garwood, NJ 07027
Phone: (212) 776-1730
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Monteforte Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Metropolitan Opera ($150K). Together the top 5 received $303K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 15 grants of 33 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing shows that 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 17% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Monteforte Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 45% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $303K (2025) to $614K (2021). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $303K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Metropolitan Opera New York, NY | Art, Social, Civic | $150,000 |
| The Lawrenceville School Lawrenceville, NJ | Education | $52,500 |
| Riverdale Country School Bronx, NY | Education | $50,000 |
| Village Community School New York, NY | Education | $25,000 |
| Stephen Gaynor School New York, NY | Education | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,956 | $312,505 | $309,968 | $302,500 | 5 | $309,968 | $5 | $728 |
| 2024 | $3,419 | $500,005 | $504,751 | $497,500 | 7 | $504,751 | $5 | $1,592 |
| 2023 | $8,165 | $522,504 | $540,031 | $532,750 | 7 | $540,201 | $304 | $4,906 |
| 2022 | $25,692 | $525,007 | $552,303 | $545,100 | 7 | $552,303 | $7 | $3,511 |
| 2021 | $52,988 | $634,027 | $629,828 | $613,950 | 7 | — | $237 | $6,520 |
| 2020 | $48,789 | $386,312 | $490,013 | $478,600 | 7 | — | — | $5,898 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Monteforte Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $728 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available sources do not state a formal mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for educational institutions and the arts. Riverdale Country School describes its mission as empowering lifelong learners from pre-K through grade 12 by developing minds, building character, and creating community. Stephen Gaynor School says it supports students with learning differences through individualized, evidence-based approaches and works to build an inclusive community and a sense of belonging.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported five grants totaling $302,500. Grants ranged from $25,000 to $150,000, with a median of $50,000. The largest listed grants were $150,000 to The Metropolitan Opera for art, social, and civic purposes; $52,500 to The Lawrenceville School for education; $50,000 to Riverdale Country School for education; and $25,000 each to Village Community School and Stephen Gaynor School for education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Judith-Ann Corrente as president; Noah Schankler as treasurer and secretary; and Corrente Schankler and Terence Kooyker as trustees.
The Monteforte Foundation Inc is led by Judith-Ann Corrente, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Judith-Ann Corrente
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Corrente Schankler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terence Kooyker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Noah Schankler
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Willem Kooyker (2020–2023) — Vice President
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 The Monteforte Foundation Inc
How much does The Monteforte Foundation Inc give each year?
The Monteforte Foundation Inc gave $303K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $498K across 7 grants.
What is The Monteforte Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Monteforte Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $60,500, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Monteforte Foundation Inc give grants?
The Monteforte Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Monteforte Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Monteforte Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (4 grants).
Who are The Monteforte Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Monteforte Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The Metropolitan Opera ($150,000), The Lawrenceville School ($52,500) and Riverdale Country School ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Monteforte Foundation Inc?
The Monteforte Foundation Inc reported $6K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $310K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $728 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Monteforte Foundation Inc fund?
The available sources do not state a formal mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for educational institutions and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Monteforte Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Monteforte Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Monteforte Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3198329. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Monteforte Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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