High Mountain Charitable Foundation

NEW YORK, NY EIN: 47-2334682

High Mountain Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY, established in 2015. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a grantmaking foundation with a focus on education and community support.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$237K

-26.0% YoY

Grant Count

-17.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

-10.2% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation primarily supports:

Jewish learning and educational resources
Programs of Tel Aviv University (TAU)
Educational initiatives for under-represented students across New York City
Arts and cultural programming

Grantmaking

The foundation distributed approximately $243,938 across its 51 grants in 2024, indicating an average grant size in the range of $4,000-$5,000, with some larger grants reaching $55,000.

Grant Range

in the range of $4,000-$5,000, with some larger grants reaching $55,000.

Average Grant

in the range of $4,000-$5,000, with some larger grants reaching $55,000.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations and programs in New York City and supports national organizations with educational missions.

Grant Distribution by State

New York $1.5M (98%)

Illinois $7K (0%)

New Jersey $6K (0%)

Connecticut $4K (0%)

District of Columbia $3K (0%)

California $3K (0%)

Tennessee $1K (0%)

Florida $1K (0%)

+6 more states

States

California Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Illinois Mississippi New Jersey New York Ohio Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Washington

Cities

AMAGANSETTBERGENFIELDBERKELEYBROOKLYNCHANTILLYCHICAGOCLEVELANDDALLASEAST HAMPTONELIZABETHFLUSHINGFOREST HILLSFORT HANCOCKHAWTHORNELONG ISLAND CITYMEMPHISMIAMIMONTAUKMT VERNONNEW HAVEN

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

2024 Financial Summary

Total Assets: $1,702,864
Total Revenues: $310,555
Total Expenses: $249,055
Staff: 0 employees (foundation operates without dedicated staff)

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

226 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Symphony Space ($55,000), The Metropolitan Opera Guild ($35,000), Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies ($35,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICA GIVES (FUCHSBERG JERUSALEM CENTER) WASHINGTON, DC	TO PROVIDE STUDY, PRAY, & EXPLORE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF SEEKERS AND LEADERSFROM ISRAEL, NORTH AMERICA, EUROPE AND ACROSS THE JEWISH WORLD	$370
AMERICAN FRIENDS TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY NEW YORK, NY	TO SUPPORT VARIOUS PROGRAMS OF TAU	$8,000
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MATAN POMONA, NY	TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AS WELL AS THE SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED	$360
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF KISHORIT WEST HARTFORD, CT	TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED	$750
AXIS PROJECT NEW YORK, NY	TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS	$768
BLUE CARD NEW YORK, NY	TO PROVIDE CRUCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CHILD SURVIVORS REACHING THEIR SENIOR YEARS AND REACH OUT TO THOSE DEALING WITH END-OF-LIFE CRISIS	$10,000
BLUE CARD (MARATHON) NEW YORK, NY	TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS IN NEED	$1,124
BOTTOM LINE BROOKLYN, NY	TO SUPPORT UNDER-REPRESENTED STUDENTS ACROSS NEW YORK CITY	$1,500
BRIGID ALLIANCE NEW YORK, NY	TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO WOMEN IN NEED	$1,080
CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY NEW YORK, NY	TO SUPPORT RESTORATION, MANAGEMENT AND ENHANCEMENT OF CENTRAL PARK	$1,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ARIE HOCHBERG	TRUSTEE	1	—
ELAINE HOCHBERG	TRUSTEE	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does High Mountain Charitable Foundation fund?

The foundation primarily supports: • Jewish learning and educational resources • Programs of Tel Aviv University (TAU) • Educational initiatives for under-represented students across New York City • Arts and cultural programming

How do I apply for a grant from High Mountain Charitable Foundation?

**Grant Activity (2024)** • Made 51 grants in the most recent year • Recent notable grants include: • Symphony Space: $55,000 (to serve the community with accessible, innovative and artistically rich programs) • Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies North America: $35,000 (to support Jewish learning and educational resources) • The Metropolitan Opera Guild: $35,000 (to provide vital support for opera production) **Grant Portfolio** The foundation distributed approximately $243,938 across its 51 gr…

Where does High Mountain Charitable Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations and programs in New York City and supports national organizations with educational missions.

What size grants does High Mountain Charitable Foundation award?

In 2024, High Mountain Charitable Foundation awarded 42 grants totaling $237K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is High Mountain Charitable Foundation's EIN?

High Mountain Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2334682. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.