Private foundation · EIN 85-4122146 · North Haven, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Almus Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $100K total, median $8,500. 50% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$100K
Median grant
$8,500
Stays in NY
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ausable Freshwater AssociationWilmington, NYSupport charitable function$35K
Elkhorn Marine ConservantcyRochester, NYSupport charitable function$25K
International Fund for AnimalYarmouth Port, MASupport charitable function$17K
Jane Goodall InstituteWashington, DCSupport charitable function$15K
Cape Eleutherea FoundationPhiladelphia, PASupport charitable function$2,000
Third House Nature CenterMontauk, NYSupport charitable function$2,000
Greenwich Audubon CenterGreenwich, CTSupport charitable function$2,000
Adirondack Land TrustKeene, NYSupport charitable function$2,000

By state: New York 4 · Massachusetts 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

Almus Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in North Haven, New York, administered in care of Lauren B Cramer, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Almus Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Almus Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $100K across 8 grants, a median of $8,500.

Where does Almus Foundation give?

New York (4 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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