The Montgomery County Foundation, Inc. aims to improve the quality of life in Montgomery County and surrounding areas both now and in the future. It focuses on administering and managing funds, primarily for permanent endowments, received from public and private resources. It distributes grants for charitable purposes in partnership with donors and grantees, building on community assets and meeting community needs through responsible stewardship and effective grantmaking.
The grant program of The Montgomery County Foundation, Inc. supports a broad spectrum of causes including arts, culture, humanities, human services, community economic development, education, public society benefit, and the environment. The program aims to partner with donors to establish permanent funds for various purposes, such as scholarships or support for specific nonprofits and broad charitable initiatives. Grants are awarded through a process that may include advice from donors or specific committees, and they are ultimately approved by the Foundation's Board of Directors following a review by the Grantmaking Committee.