Montessori Public Policy Initiative
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$2.0M
Foundation funders
5
Grants recorded
15
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Montessori Public Policy Initiative?
Montessori Public Policy Initiative is funded by 5 grantmakers, led by Wend II Inc ($978K), Zephyr Impact ($400K), Walton Family Foundation Inc ($400K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.0M in grants to Montessori Public Policy Initiative between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wend II Inc | $978,000 | 8 | 2021–2024 |
| Zephyr Impact | $400,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Walton Family Foundation Inc | $400,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| New Venture Fund | $165,000 | 4 | 2019–2023 |
| The American Montessori Society Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2019) to $495K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $400K.
What grants has Montessori Public Policy Initiative received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Zephyr Impact | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $400,000 |
| 2024 | Wend II Inc | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $300,000 |
| 2024 | Wend II Inc | To provide support for the Montessori Public Policy Initiative Conference | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Wend II Inc | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $400,000 |
| 2023 | New Venture Fund | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Wend II Inc | To conduct a literature review to inform the Montessori Essentials | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Wend II Inc | to support expenses for Montessori Public Policy Initiative gatherings | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Wend II Inc | to provide general operating support | $200,000 |
| 2022 | New Venture Fund | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION | $40,000 |
| 2022 | Wend II Inc | to provide scholarships and general support for Montessori Public Policy Initiative Conference | $8,000 |
| 2021 | New Venture Fund | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Wend II Inc | MPPI Advocacy Conference | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Policy landscape that ensures children of all ages have access to authentic Montessori education | $400,000 |
| 2020 | The American Montessori Society Inc | ADVOCACY | $25,000 |
| 2019 | New Venture Fund | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION | $25,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Montessori Public Policy Initiative?
Montessori Public Policy Initiative is funded by 5 grantmakers, led by Wend II Inc ($978K), Zephyr Impact ($400K), Walton Family Foundation Inc ($400K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.0M in grants to Montessori Public Policy Initiative between 2019–2025.
Who is Montessori Public Policy Initiative's largest funder?
Wend II Inc is the largest recorded funder of Montessori Public Policy Initiative, with $978K across 8 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Montessori Public Policy Initiative received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.0M in grants to Montessori Public Policy Initiative across 15 grants from 5 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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