Milkweed Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Milkweed Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $905,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$905,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$25.9 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2024 was up from $400,000 the year before.
70% 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 | $400,000 | 4 | $10.3 million |
| 2024 | $905,000 | 10 | $25.9 million |
How to apply
Milkweed 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.
What Milkweed Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $385,000 |
| New York | 3 | $220,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $100,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $100,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Climate Cabinet Education | Charitable donation aimed at conserving biodiversity and limiting global climate change. | $200,000 |
| Spring Street Climate Fund | Charitable donation aimed at conserving biodiversity and limiting global climate change. | $200,000 |
| Island Conservation | Charitable donation aimed at conserving biodiversity and limiting global climate change. | $150,000 |
| American Friends of Blue Vent | Charitable donation aimed at conserving biodiversity and limiting global climate change. | $100,000 |
| Legado | Charitable donation aimed at conserving biodiversity and limiting global climate change. | $100,000 |
| Maliasili | Charitable donation aimed at conserving biodiversity and limiting global climate change. | $100,000 |
| Nextgen Climate America | Charitable donation aimed at conserving biodiversity and limiting global climate change. | $25,000 |
| Canary Media | Charitable donation aimed at conserving biodiversity and limiting global climate change. | $10,000 |
| Inside Climate News | Charitable donation aimed at conserving biodiversity and limiting global climate change. | $10,000 |
| Mongabay | Charitable donation aimed at conserving biodiversity and limiting global climate change. | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Delia Kulukundis
- Jane Bulnes-Fowles
- Louisa Withfield-Smith
Questions people ask
Does Milkweed Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Milkweed Foundation Inc give?
$905,000 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Milkweed Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Delia Kulukundis (President), Jane Bulnes-Fowles (Treasurer) and Louisa Withfield-Smith (Secretary).
What does Milkweed Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and international.