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Cloud Mountain Foundation is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Wagner Ferber Fine & Ackerman Pll. It holds total assets of $92.1M. Annual income is reported at $26.4M. Total assets have grown from $17.8M in 2011 to $92.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts, District of Columbia and California. According to available records, Cloud Mountain Foundation has made 241 grants totaling $9.1M, with a median grant of $30K. Annual giving has grown from $3.1M in 2021 to $6.1M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $250K, with an average award of $38K. The foundation has supported 112 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, California, New York, which account for 49% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 32 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$30K
Average Grant
$37K
Largest Grant
$250K
Based on 83 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
The foundation accomplishes its charitable purposes solely through a program of making charitable gifts and does not conduct any direct charitable activities or make program related investments.
Cloud Mountain Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 241 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, CA, NY.
Cloud Mountain Foundation has distributed a total of $9.1M across 241 grants. The median grant size is $30K, with an average of $38K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $250K.
Cloud Mountain Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Cloud Mountain Foundation is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 32 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Friedman | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$92.1M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$92.1M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
241
Total Giving
$9.1M
Average Grant
$38K
Median Grant
$30K
Unique Recipients
112
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Markets FoundationCIVIC | New York, NY | $185K | 2022 |
| Bold AllianceCIVIC | Doniphan, NE | $150K | 2022 |
| Make Art Not WarCIVIC; CREATIVE ART | Pasadena, CA | $118K | 2022 |
| Center For Media & DemocracyNEWS AND INFORMATION | Madison, WI | $100K | 2022 |
| Soul Fire Farm InstituteENVIRONMENT | Petersburgh, NY | $90K | 2022 |
| Berkshire Nat'L Resources CouncilENVIRONMENTAL | Pittsfield, MA | $90K | 2022 |
| Free Speech For PeopleCIVIC | Austin, TX | $80K | 2022 |
| SocmCIVIC | Knoxville, TN | $80K | 2022 |
| Coalition For Good GovernanceCIVIC | Boulder, CO | $75K | 2022 |
| Brave New FoundationCIVIC | Culver City, CA | $75K | 2022 |
| Unkoch My CampusENVIRONMENTAL | Washington, DC | $60K | 2022 |
| Columbus Institute For Contemporary JournalismMEDIA | Columbus, OH | $60K | 2022 |
| Mountain Watershed AssocENVIRONMENTAL | Melcroft, PA | $60K | 2022 |
| Defend Our HealthENVIRONMENT | Portland, ME | $50K | 2022 |
| West Virginia Rivers CoalitionENVIRONMENT | Charleston, WV | $50K | 2022 |
| TruthoutENVIRONMENT | Sacramento, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Working Families FundCIVIC | Jefferson City, MO | $50K | 2022 |
| Focus For DemocracyCIVIC | Washington, DC | $50K | 2022 |
| Center For Working Families FundCIVIC | Brookfield, MA | $50K | 2022 |
| Institute For Agriculture And Trade PolicyCIVIC | Minneapolis, MN | $50K | 2022 |
| Schumacher Center For A New EconomicsCIVIC | Great Barrington, MA | $50K | 2022 |
| Social Good FundCIVIC | Richmond, CA | $45K | 2022 |
| Food & Water WatchENVIRONMENTAL | Washington, DC | $45K | 2022 |
| International Media Project - Making ContactMEDIA | Oakland, CA | $45K | 2022 |
| Institute For Public Accuracy & Expose FactsCIVIC | Oakland, CA | $40K | 2022 |
| New Economy CoalitionMEDIA & INFORMATION | Somerville, MA | $40K | 2022 |