Milkweed Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 92-3159543 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.4M
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$34.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
69% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate Cabinet Education | San Francisco, CA | Charitable donation aimed at conserving biodiversity and limiting global climate change. | $200,000 |
| Spring Street Climate Fund | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable donation aimed at conserving biodiversity and limiting global climate change. | $200,000 |
| Greenlight America | Washington, DC | Charitable donation aimed at conserving biodiversity and limiting global climate change. | $200,000 |
| American Friends of Blue Ventures | Wilmington, DE | Charitable donation aimed at conserving biodiversity and limiting global climate change. | $100,000 |
| Canary Media | New York, NY | Charitable donation aimed at conserving biodiversity and limiting global climate change. | $100,000 |
| Inside Climate News | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable donation aimed at conserving biodiversity and limiting global climate change. | $100,000 |
| Island Conservation | Santa Cruz, CA | Charitable donation aimed at conserving biodiversity and limiting global climate change. | $100,000 |
| Legado | Jackson, NH | Charitable donation aimed at conserving biodiversity and limiting global climate change. | $100,000 |
| Maliasili | Essex Junction, VT | Charitable donation aimed at conserving biodiversity and limiting global climate change. | $100,000 |
| Mongabay | Menlo Park, CA | Charitable donation aimed at conserving biodiversity and limiting global climate change. | $100,000 |
| The Climate Reality Project | Washington, DC | Charitable donation aimed at conserving biodiversity and limiting global climate change. | $50,000 |
| New York Focus | New York, NY | Charitable donation aimed at conserving biodiversity and limiting global climate change. | $10,000 |
| Greater Greener Gloster Project | Washington, DC | Charitable donation aimed at conserving biodiversity and limiting global climate change. | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,370,000 | 13 |
| 2024 | $905,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $400,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642459349100504
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 92-3159543
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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