October Mountain Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
October Mountain Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Lynbrook, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.9 million in 55 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $750,000. 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$4.9 million
- Number of grants55
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$750,000
- Assets$32.6 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.3 million the year before.
53% of its 2025 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 | $2.2 million | 44 | $22.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.3 million | 42 | $33.2 million |
| 2025 | $4.9 million | 55 | $32.6 million |
How to apply
October Mountain 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 October Mountain Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 24 | $2.1 million |
| Massachusetts | 10 | $627,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $600,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $503,000 |
| California | 4 | $465,000 |
| Washington | 4 | $265,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $150,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $100,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $31,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Brigid Alliance Inc | General support | $750,000 |
| The Hawkins Project | General support | $600,000 |
| Vital Voices Global Partnership | General support | $500,000 |
| Symphony Space Inc | General support | $250,000 |
| Austen Riggs Center | General support | $250,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | General support | $250,000 |
| Fistula Foundation | General support | $240,000 |
| Academy for Precision Learning | General support | $200,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General support | $150,000 |
| The Grabhorn Institute | General support | $150,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds | General support | $100,000 |
| Hevreh of Southern Berkshire | General support | $100,000 |
| Care for the Homeless | General support | $100,000 |
| Chess in the Schools | General support | $100,000 |
| Wharton School for the Performing Arts | General support | $100,000 |
| Chips | General support | $75,000 |
| City Harvest | General support | $75,000 |
| Every Mother Counts | General support | $50,000 |
| Brandeis University Development | General support | $50,000 |
| Elizabeth Freeman Center | General support | $50,000 |
| Living Jazz | General support | $50,000 |
| Railroad Street Youth Project | General support | $50,000 |
| Read 718 Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| The Berkshire Immigrant Center | General support | $50,000 |
| The HNRNP Family Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Volunteers in Medicine | General support | $50,000 |
| Seva Foundation | General support | $35,000 |
| Read Alliance Inc | General support | $35,000 |
| New York Public Radio | General support | $30,000 |
| Camp Friendship | General support | $30,000 |
| PBS Foundation | General support | $30,000 |
| The Humane League | General support | $25,000 |
| Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Find Your Light Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Little Essentials | General support | $25,000 |
| Moms for Moms | General support | $25,000 |
| PS39 Parent Association Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Synergos Institute Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| The Fred Hollows Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Malaria Consortium US Inc | General support | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carol Davis
- Joel I Marcus
- Jacob Margolis
- Leila Margolis
- Katherine Malone
- Michael McGinnis
Questions people ask
Does October Mountain Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does October Mountain Foundation Inc give?
$4.9 million in tax year 2025, across 55 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs October Mountain Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Carol Davis (Director and President), Joel I Marcus (Director and Treasurer), Jacob Margolis (Director) and Leila Margolis (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does October Mountain Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and arts and culture.