Mirador Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mirador Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $110,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $35,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$110,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees89%
Giving in 2024 was up from $40,000 the year before.
89% of its 2024 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 | $40,000 | 2 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $110,000 | 9 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Mirador Foundation 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 US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Montana. It also paid $2,500 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 2 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $32,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Montana Foundation | To support the american indian government policy institute | $35,000 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | To support the ladd thorne indigenous knowledge program | $20,000 |
| Illuminative Inc | General use of organization | $20,000 |
| Peoples Food Sovereignty Program | General use of organization | $15,000 |
| Wopanaak Language Reclamation Project | General use of organization | $10,000 |
| Raven Trust | General use of organization | $2,500 |
| Groovesafe Inc | General use of organization | $2,500 |
| BACK2YOUTH | General use of organization | $2,500 |
| Planting Justice | General use of organization | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth S Colt
- Paul Elias
- Holly A Schroeder
Questions people ask
Does Mirador Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mirador Foundation give?
$110,000 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Mirador Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Elizabeth S Colt (Director), Paul Elias (Director) and Holly A Schroeder (Director).