Cloudsplitter Foundation
Accepts applications
Cloudsplitter Foundation is a private foundation in Saranac Lake, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 274 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $215,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.8 million
- Number of grants274
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$215,000
- Assets$44.5 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
67% 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 | $1.2 million | 151 | $35.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 274 | $44.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Chenelle Palyswiat PO Box 1357, Saranac Lake, NY 12983 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (518) 992-4900, director@cloudsplitter.org |
| What to submit | The grant request form is on the website (www.cloudsplitter.org) childhood excellence awards process can also be found on the above website. |
| Deadlines | The 15th of march, june, september and november for awards made in may, august, november and january |
| Restrictions | Awards are generally restricted to the greater adirondack region (aka north country region) of New York. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Cloudsplitter Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 265 | $1.8 million |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $26,000 |
| Vermont | 4 | $20,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $3,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $250 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $150 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pendragon Theatre | Loan forgiveness | $215,000 |
| Adirondack Health | Project grant | $187,500 |
| Pendragon Theatre | Rapid response | $125,000 |
| Play Adk | Project grant | $75,000 |
| Northern Lights School | Project grant | $60,000 |
| Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts | Project grant | $50,000 |
| St Elizabeth Medical Center | Rapid response | $50,000 |
| Trudeau Institute | Project grant | $50,000 |
| Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts | Project grant | $45,000 |
| Paul Smith's College | Project grant | $40,000 |
| The Andrew Goodman Foundation | Project grant | $30,000 |
| Northern Forest Center | Project grant | $25,000 |
| Wilderness Healthcare Foundation | Unrestricted grant | $25,000 |
| Canary Impact Lab | Unrestricted grant | $25,000 |
| Adirondack Foundation | Project grant | $24,000 |
| Adirondack Foundation (Lake Placid Food Pantry and Thrift Shop) | Project grant | $15,000 |
| Indian Lake Theater | Unrestricted grant | $13,368 |
| Chazy Youth Hockey | Project grant | $12,500 |
| Adirondack Land Trust | Project grant | $10,000 |
| Historic Saranac Lake | Project grant | $10,000 |
| St Lawrence County Arts Council | Project grant | $10,000 |
| Adirondack Council | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| Adirondack Explorer | Project grant | $10,000 |
| Ausable River Association | Project grant | $10,000 |
| Craigarden | Project grant | $10,000 |
| North Country Public Radio | Project grant | $10,000 |
| Northeast Wilderness Trust | Project grant | $10,000 |
| Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation | Board award | $10,000 |
| Central Adirondack Partnership for the 21st Century | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| Double H Ranch | Project grant | $10,000 |
| Heart Well Homestead | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| Mercy Care for the Adirondacks | Project grant | $10,000 |
| Adirondack Health Foundation | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| Adirondack Health Foundation | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| Adirondack Health Foundation | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| Adirondack Experience | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| St Bernard's School | Project grant | $8,000 |
| North Country Community College Foundation | Project grant | $7,500 |
| Luzerne Music Center | Project grant | $6,300 |
| Ticonderoga Area Backpack Program | Unrestricted grant | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ernest Keet
- Nancy R Keet
- Glenn Keet
- Melissa Eisinger
- Holly Wolff
- Diane Fish
- Robert Beier
- Tracy Ormsby
- Julia Goren
Questions people ask
Does Cloudsplitter Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The 15th of march, june, september and november for awards made in may, august, november and january.
How much does Cloudsplitter Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 274 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Cloudsplitter Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ernest Keet (Board Chair), Nancy R Keet (Board Member), Glenn Keet (Board Treasurer) and Melissa Eisinger (Board Member) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Cloudsplitter Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and human services.