High Mountain Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
High Mountain Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $286,121 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $1,049 and the largest $105,000. 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$286,121
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$1,049
- Largest grant$105,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was up from $237,127 the year before.
28% 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 | $320,618 | 51 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $237,127 | 42 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $286,121 | 32 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
High Mountain Charitable 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 High Mountain Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 27 | $259,511 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $360 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Symphony Space | To serve the community with accessible, innovative and artistically rich programs | $105,000 |
| Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies | To support jewish learning and educational resources | $55,386 |
| The Metropolitan Opera Guild | To provide vital support that helps the met produce extraordinary opera for a global audience | $35,000 |
| Friends of the Forum | To build understanding, tolerance, and new connections between poles and jews | $25,000 |
| Congregation Rodeph Sholom | To provide services and programming to our congregation | $23,293 |
| Blue Card | To provide crucial assistance to child survivors reaching their senior years and reach out to those dealing with end-of-life crisis | $10,185 |
| American Friends Tel Aviv University | To support various programs of tau | $8,000 |
| Bottom Line | To support under-represented students across new york city | $4,156 |
| Hamptons Shakespears Festival Inc | To support the arts and educational programs | $3,000 |
| Jed Foundation | To protect emotional health and prevent suicide for our nations teens and young adults. | $1,600 |
| Central Park Conservancy | To support restoration, management and enhancement of central park | $1,500 |
| Thirteen | To support public media | $1,500 |
| Hadar Institute | To support high-quality programs for jewish students | $1,413 |
| Stand by Yannick in His Time of Nee | To provide financial support for medical hardship | $1,110 |
| Brigid Alliance | To provide financial assistance to women in need | $1,080 |
| Fortune Society | To support successful reentry from incarceration and promote alternatives to incarceration | $1,069 |
| Impact 100 NYC | To support women and the community of nyc | $1,029 |
| Fordham University | To offer financial opportunities to deserving students, recruit preeminent scholars, develop and strengthen innovative curricula. | $1,000 |
| One West 54th Street Foundation | To preserve new york historical landmark | $1,000 |
| Greek Orthodox Archdiocesan Cathedral Philoptocus Society | To support philanthropic causes | $515 |
| American Cancer Society | To improve the lives of people with cancer | $500 |
| Individual | To provide support to individuals in need | $500 |
| Montauk Fire Department | To support the volunteer men and women of the montauk fire department | $500 |
| Montauk Playhouse Community Center Foundation | To support the aquatic center and cultural art center | $500 |
| Sefaria | To support and promote jewish learning, innovation and conversation | $371 |
| Individual | To provide education as well as the support to individuals in need | $360 |
| CHAI4EVER | To provide emotional and practical support to families dealing with chronic illness of a parent | $360 |
| Hadran | To inspire jewish women's interest in learning talmud | $360 |
| Individual | To provide support to new yorkers in need | $258 |
| Coalition for the Homeless | To provide vital support to homeless and low-income individuals and families | $250 |
| St Jude Children's Hosptial | To provide support for patients and their families and fund research | $250 |
| Jewish Theological Seminary | To support jewish learning and educational resources | $76 |
Officers and trustees
- Arie Hochberg
- Elaine Hochberg
Questions people ask
Does High Mountain Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does High Mountain Charitable Foundation give?
$286,121 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $1,049.
Who runs High Mountain Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Arie Hochberg (Trustee) and Elaine Hochberg (Trustee).
What does High Mountain Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and education.