Milkweed Foundation Inc
Milkweed Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing describes its contributions as charitable donations aimed at conserving biodiversity and limiting global climate change.
Milkweed Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Milkweed Foundation Inc gave $905K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $91K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $905,000
- +126.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +150.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $90,500
- -9.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $24,825,730
- +155.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Milkweed Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Dentons Us Llp, New York, NY 10020
Phone: (212) 398-5773
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Milkweed Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Climate Cabinet Education ($200K). Together the top 10 received $905K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 10 grants of 14 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grants went to recipients in California (43% of grant dollars), New York (24%), Delaware (11%), New Hampshire (11%), and Vermont (11%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Milkweed Foundation Inc gives
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $400K (2023) to $905K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $905K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | 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 |
| Island Conservation Santa Cruz, CA | Charitable donation aimed at conserving biodiversity and limiting global climate change. | $150,000 |
| American Friends of Blue Vent Wilmington, DE | 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 |
| Nextgen Climate America San Francisco, CA | Charitable donation aimed at conserving biodiversity and limiting global climate change. | $25,000 |
| Canary Media New York, NY | Charitable donation aimed at conserving biodiversity and limiting global climate change. | $10,000 |
| Inside Climate News Brooklyn, NY | Charitable donation aimed at conserving biodiversity and limiting global climate change. | $10,000 |
| Mongabay Menlo Park, CA | Charitable donation aimed at conserving biodiversity and limiting global climate change. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,825,730 | $16,140,758 | $1,029,453 | $905,000 | 10 | $905,000 | $322,362 | $885,759 |
| 2023 | $9,724,525 | $10,136,522 | $406,814 | $400,000 | 4 | $400,000 | $134,113 | $442,314 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Milkweed Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $886K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work includes climate policy and education, island conservation, and environmental journalism. For example, Spring Street Climate Fund says it supports high-impact policy campaigns and grassroots climate campaigns in New York; Climate Cabinet Education says it combines data science and policy expertise to educate local leaders on climate solutions; and Island Conservation says it works to prevent extinctions by removing invasive species from islands. Inside Climate News says it works to strengthen environmental journalism and train journalists.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $905,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $200,000, with a median of $100,000.
The largest grants included $200,000 each to Climate Cabinet Education and Spring Street Climate Fund, and $150,000 to Island Conservation. Other grants included $100,000 each to American Friends of Blue Vent, Legado, and Maliasili; $25,000 to NextGen Climate America; and $10,000 each to Canary Media, Inside Climate News, and Mongabay.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Delia Kulukundis as president, Jane Bulnes-Fowles as treasurer, and Louisa Withfield-Smith as secretary.
Milkweed Foundation Inc is led by Delia Kulukundis, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Delia Kulukundis
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Jane Bulnes-Fowles
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Louisa Withfield-Smith
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Milkweed Foundation Inc
How much does Milkweed Foundation Inc give each year?
Milkweed Foundation Inc gave $905K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $400K across 4 grants.
What is Milkweed Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Milkweed Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $90,500, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Milkweed Foundation Inc give grants?
Milkweed Foundation Inc's top state is California, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (24%) and Delaware (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (2 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does Milkweed Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Milkweed Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Milkweed Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Milkweed Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Climate Cabinet Education ($200,000), Spring Street Climate Fund ($200,000) and Island Conservation ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Milkweed Foundation Inc?
Milkweed Foundation Inc reported $24.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $905K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $886K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Milkweed Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work includes climate policy and education, island conservation, and environmental journalism. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Milkweed Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Milkweed Foundation Inc's EIN?
Milkweed Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3159543. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Milkweed Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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