Cloud Mountain Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cloud Mountain Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.5 million in 105 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$4.5 million
- Number of grants105
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$120 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was down from $6.5 million the year before.
17% of its 2024 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 | $6.5 million | 110 | $108 million |
| 2024 | $4.5 million | 105 | $120 million |
How to apply
Cloud Mountain 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.
What Cloud Mountain Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 28 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 16 | $760,000 |
| New York | 15 | $702,000 |
| District of Columbia | 14 | $515,000 |
| Massachusetts | 16 | $425,000 |
| Oregon | 3 | $315,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $215,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $200,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $150,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $130,000 |
| Texas | 4 | $130,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| True North Research | Environmental | $250,000 |
| Science & Envir Health Network | Environmental | $210,000 |
| Grassroots Fund | Environmental | $200,000 |
| Sustainable Markets Foundation | Civic | $177,000 |
| Bold Alliance | Civic | $150,000 |
| Cder | Civic | $150,000 |
| Center for Media & Democracy | News and information | $100,000 |
| New World Found Fracking Fund | Environmental | $100,000 |
| New World Foundation | Civic | $100,000 |
| Story of Stuff | Environmental | $90,000 |
| The Other 98 Action | Civic | $85,000 |
| Unkoch My Campusessential Information | Environmental | $85,000 |
| Deep South Ctr for Environmetal Justice | Environmental | $60,000 |
| Gaia | Environmental | $60,000 |
| Lousiana Bucket Brigade | Environmental | $60,000 |
| Project of Government Oversight | Civic | $60,000 |
| Western Mining Action Network | Environmental | $60,000 |
| American Promise Education Fund | Civic | $50,000 |
| Berkshire Nat'l Resources Council | Environmental | $50,000 |
| Coming Clean | Environmental | $50,000 |
| Curious Communicationsl Flanders | Media & information | $50,000 |
| Datakind | Environmental | $50,000 |
| Institute for Public Accuracy & Expose Facts | Civic | $50,000 |
| Ironbound Community Corp | Civic | $50,000 |
| Mountain Watershed Assoc | Environmental | $50,000 |
| Oil Change Institute | Environmental | $50,000 |
| Protect Dissent Networkpiper Fund | Civic | $50,000 |
| Schumacher Center for A New Economics | Civic | $50,000 |
| Sheffield Land Trust | Environmental | $50,000 |
| Solidaire | Civic | $50,000 |
| West Virginia Rivers Coalition | Environmental | $50,000 |
| Earth Island Institute | Environment | $45,000 |
| Food & Water Watch | Environmental | $45,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Civic | $45,000 |
| Center for Common Ground | Civic | $40,000 |
| Earthworks | Environmental | $40,000 |
| Free Speech for People | Civic | $40,000 |
| Justice Through Music | Civic | $40,000 |
| Lead Agency | Environmental | $40,000 |
| Palast Investigative Fund | News & information | $40,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Benjamin Friedman
Questions people ask
Does Cloud Mountain Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cloud Mountain Foundation give?
$4.5 million in tax year 2024, across 105 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Cloud Mountain Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Benjamin Friedman (President).
What does Cloud Mountain Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, community development and science and research.