Cloud Nine Foundation
Accepts applications
Cloud Nine Foundation is a private foundation in Orinda, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $93,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $16,000 and the largest $60,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$93,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$16,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$296,539
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $25,000 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $41,500 | 4 | $390,232 |
| 2024 | $25,000 | 2 | $383,473 |
| 2025 | $93,000 | 4 | $296,539 |
How to apply
| Contact | Patricia McDowell 91 Lombardy Ln, Orinda, CA 94563 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (415) 789-0178 |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $73,000 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Spirit Rock Meditation Center | General support | $60,000 |
| Staying Alive Foundation Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Napa Valley Insight Meditation | General support | $12,000 |
| San Francisco Alliance of Black School Educators | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Patricia M McDowell
- Clare Blake
- Laura Moran
- Steve Blake
- Kearney Coghlan
- Callan Coghlan
Questions people ask
Does Cloud Nine Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Cloud Nine Foundation give?
$93,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $16,000.
Who runs Cloud Nine Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Patricia M McDowell (President & Director), Clare Blake (Vice President & Director), Laura Moran (Treasurer & Director) and Steve Blake (Secretary & Director) among 6 officers and trustees.