Private foundation · EIN 47-4442570 · Lynbrook, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

October Mountain Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 55 grants paid, $4.9M total, median $35K. 44% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
55
$4.9M
Median grant
$35K
Stays in NY
44%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$27M

Grants paid in 2025

55 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Brigid Alliance IncNew York, NYGeneral support$750K
The Hawkins ProjectAnn Arbor, MIGeneral support$600K
Vital Voices Global PartnershipWashington, DCGeneral support$500K
Symphony Space IncNew York, NYGeneral support$250K
Austen Riggs CenterStockbridge, MAGeneral support$250K
Center for Reproductive RightsNew York, NYGeneral support$250K
Fistula FoundationSan Jose, CAGeneral support$240K
Academy for Precision LearningSeattle, WAGeneral support$200K
International Rescue CommitteeAlbert Lea, MNGeneral support$150K
The Grabhorn InstituteSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$150K
Pef Israel Endowment FundsNew York, NYGeneral support$100K
Hevreh of Southern BerkshireGreat Barrington, MAGeneral support$100K
Care for the HomelessNew York, NYGeneral support$100K
Chess in the SchoolsNew York, NYGeneral support$100K
Wharton School for the Performing ArtsBerkeley Heights, NJGeneral support$100K
ChipsBrooklyn, NYGeneral support$75K
City HarvestBrooklyn, NYGeneral support$75K
Every Mother CountsNew York, NYGeneral support$50K
Brandeis University DevelopmentWaltham, MAGeneral support$50K
Elizabeth Freeman CenterPittsfield, MAGeneral support$50K
Living JazzOakland, CAGeneral support$50K
Railroad Street Youth ProjectGreat Barrington, MAGeneral support$50K
Read 718 IncBrooklyn, NYGeneral support$50K
The Berkshire Immigrant CenterPittsfield, MAGeneral support$50K
The Hnrnp Family FoundationSeattle, WAGeneral support$50K
Volunteers in MedicineGreat Barrington, MAGeneral support$50K
Seva FoundationSouth Kortright, NYGeneral support$35K
Read Alliance IncNew York, NYGeneral support$35K
New York Public RadioNew York, NYGeneral support$30K
Camp FriendshipBrooklyn, NYGeneral support$30K
PBS FoundationArlington, VAGeneral support$30K
The Humane LeagueRockville, MDGeneral support$25K
Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival IncBecket, MAGeneral support$25K
Find Your Light FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$25K
Little EssentialsBrooklyn, NYGeneral support$25K
Moms for MomsBrooklyn, NYGeneral support$25K
Ps39 Parent Association IncBrooklyn, NYGeneral support$25K
Synergos Institute IncNew York, NYGeneral support$25K
The Fred Hollows FoundationNew York, NYGeneral support$20K
Malaria Consortium US IncHermitage, PAGeneral support$15K
Chamber Music Society of New Paltz IncNew York, NYGeneral support$10K
Mary's PlaceSeattle, WAGeneral support$10K
Freedom From Religion Foundation IncMadison, WIGeneral support$10K
Brooklyn Public LibraryBrooklyn, NYGeneral support$5,000
The 19th NewsAustin, TXGeneral support$5,000
Book TrustDenver, COGeneral support$5,000
Mount Sinai Health SystemNew York, NYGeneral support$5,000
Ps 282 PTABrooklyn, NYGeneral support$5,000
Seattle Girls SchoolSeattle, WAGeneral support$5,000
No Kid Hungry- Share Our StrengthWashington, DCGeneral support$3,000
American Foundation for Suicide PreventionNew York, NYGeneral support$2,500
Becket Arts CenterBecket, MAGeneral support$1,000
Becket AthenaeumBecket, MAGeneral support$1,000
University of ChicagoChicago, ILGeneral support$1,000
March of Dimes IncArlington, VAGeneral support$1,000

By state: New York 24 · Massachusetts 10 · Michigan 1 · District of Columbia 2 · California 4 · Washington 4

About this foundation

October Mountain Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Lynbrook, New York, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does October Mountain Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does October Mountain Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $4.9M across 55 grants, a median of $35K.

Where does October Mountain Foundation Inc give?

New York (24 grants), Massachusetts (10 grants), Michigan (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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