The Blue Cloud Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Blue Cloud Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Saint Meinrad, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.9 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$1.9 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$23.4 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
39% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $95,000 | 1 | $20.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 10 | $22.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.9 million | 13 | $23.4 million |
How to apply
The Blue Cloud Foundation Inc 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 2 | $658,120 |
| Alabama | 1 | $350,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $350,000 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $100,000 |
| Indiana | 2 | $96,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $50,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Benedict Ed Foundation | Support for programs | $500,000 |
| Communio Internationalis Bendedict | Support for programs | $350,000 |
| Alliance for International Monastic | Support for programs | $350,000 |
| Conception Abbey | Support for programs | $158,120 |
| Swiss American Congregation | Support for programs | $95,000 |
| St Joseph Abbey | Support for programs | $50,000 |
| St Joseph Seminary College | Support for programs | $50,000 |
| Marmion Abbey | Support for programs | $50,000 |
| Mount Angel Abbey | Support for programs | $10,000 |
| The Laboure Society Inc | Support for programs | $10,000 |
| The Dorothy Day Guild | Support for programs | $5,000 |
| Order of St Benedict of NJ | Support for programs | $2,500 |
| St Meinrad Archabbey | Support for programs | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rev Justin Brown
- BR Jacob Kubajak
- FR Patrick Caveglia
Questions people ask
Does The Blue Cloud Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Blue Cloud Foundation Inc give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Blue Cloud Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Rev Justin Brown (Chair), BR Jacob Kubajak (Secretary) and FR Patrick Caveglia (Director & T).