Ambos Mundos
Preselected recipients only
Ambos Mundos is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $52,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$52,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was down from $84,000 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $60,000 | 14 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $84,000 | 7 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $52,000 | 8 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Ambos Mundos says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Ambos Mundos funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $28,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 3 | $9,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rocking the Boat | Use boatbuilding and environmental s | $15,000 |
| Cato Institute | To originate, disseminate, and incre | $10,000 |
| Drug Policy Alliance | Advance rational drug policy | $10,000 |
| Burning Man Project | Bring experiences to people in grand | $5,000 |
| National Outdoor Leadership School | Teaching outdoor skills, leadership | $5,000 |
| National Ms Society | To fund research and provide resourc | $3,000 |
| Spur | To develop solutions for problems ci | $2,000 |
| Mission Local SF | Support independent news | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald E Klingbeil
- Wendy A Fountain
Questions people ask
Does Ambos Mundos accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ambos Mundos give?
$52,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Ambos Mundos?
Its 2025 filing lists Donald E Klingbeil (Trustee) and Wendy A Fountain (Trustee).
What does Ambos Mundos fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.