Private foundation · EIN 92-3159543 · New York, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Milkweed 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: 13 grants paid, $1.4M total, median $100K. 31% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$1.4M
Median grant
$100K
Stays in NY
31%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$30M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Climate Cabinet EducationSan Francisco, CACharitable donation aimed at conserving biodiversity and limiting global climate change.$200K
Spring Street Climate FundBrooklyn, NYCharitable donation aimed at conserving biodiversity and limiting global climate change.$200K
Greenlight AmericaWashington, DCCharitable donation aimed at conserving biodiversity and limiting global climate change.$200K
American Friends of Blue VenturesWilmington, DECharitable donation aimed at conserving biodiversity and limiting global climate change.$100K
Canary MediaNew York, NYCharitable donation aimed at conserving biodiversity and limiting global climate change.$100K
Inside Climate NewsBrooklyn, NYCharitable donation aimed at conserving biodiversity and limiting global climate change.$100K
Island ConservationSanta Cruz, CACharitable donation aimed at conserving biodiversity and limiting global climate change.$100K
LegadoJackson, NHCharitable donation aimed at conserving biodiversity and limiting global climate change.$100K
MaliasiliEssex Junction, VTCharitable donation aimed at conserving biodiversity and limiting global climate change.$100K
MongabayMenlo Park, CACharitable donation aimed at conserving biodiversity and limiting global climate change.$100K
The Climate Reality ProjectWashington, DCCharitable donation aimed at conserving biodiversity and limiting global climate change.$50K
New York FocusNew York, NYCharitable donation aimed at conserving biodiversity and limiting global climate change.$10K
Greater Greener Gloster ProjectWashington, DCCharitable donation aimed at conserving biodiversity and limiting global climate change.$10K

By state: New York 4 · California 3 · District of Columbia 3 · Delaware 1 · New Hampshire 1 · Vermont 1

About this foundation

Milkweed Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, administered in care of Dentons US Llp-Brian Raftery, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 Milkweed 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 Milkweed Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.4M across 13 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does Milkweed Foundation Inc give?

New York (4 grants), California (3 grants), District of Columbia (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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