October Mountain Foundation Inc
October Mountain Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lynbrook, New York. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2025 filing lists 55 grants totaling $4,879,500, with the largest grants designated for general support.
October Mountain Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: October Mountain Foundation Inc gave $4.9M across 55 grants in 2025 (avg $89K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,879,500
- +111.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 55
- +31.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $88,718
- +61.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $27,002,733
- -9.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (43% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to October Mountain Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Goldgrab 46 Stauderman Avenue, Lynbrook, NY 11563
Phone: (516) 908-7770
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who October Mountain Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Brigid Alliance Inc ($750K). Together the top 10 received $3.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
179 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 179 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (43%), Massachusetts (13%), Michigan (12%), Washington, DC (10%), and California (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How October Mountain Foundation Inc gives
- 47% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 111% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 311% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $341K (2020) to $4.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 55 grants totaling $4.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Brigid Alliance Inc New York, NY | General Support | $750,000 |
| The Hawkins Project Ann Arbor, MI | General Support | $600,000 |
| Vital Voices Global Partnership Washington, DC | General Support | $500,000 |
| Symphony Space Inc New York, NY | General Support | $250,000 |
| Austen Riggs Center Stockbridge, MA | General Support | $250,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights New York, NY | General Support | $250,000 |
| Fistula Foundation San Jose, CA | General Support | $240,000 |
| Academy for Precision Learning Seattle, WA | General Support | $200,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Albert Lea, MN | General Support | $150,000 |
| The Grabhorn Institute San Francisco, CA | General Support | $150,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,002,733 | $2,084,799 | $5,089,230 | $4,879,500 | 55 | $4,928,314 | $1,818,883 | $1,586,869 |
| 2024 | $29,876,263 | $12,009,966 | $2,554,533 | $2,304,500 | 42 | $2,443,838 | $1,696,110 | $1,217,893 |
| 2023 | $20,420,830 | $718,616 | $2,341,340 | $2,185,500 | 44 | $2,278,392 | $656,468 | $1,121,486 |
| 2022 | $22,041,446 | $19,846,405 | $2,328,516 | $2,307,500 | 36 | $2,315,006 | $115,615 | $252,498 |
| 2021 | $4,523,557 | $130,847 | $520,777 | $500,000 | 2 | $508,100 | $120,059 | $256,590 |
| 2020 | $4,913,593 | $152,644 | $379,827 | $340,608 | 27 | — | $144,533 | $262,752 |
| 2019 | $5,140,776 | $505,880 | $1,447,169 | $1,416,600 | 38 | — | $149,964 | $271,406 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, October Mountain Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2025 — 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its grantees work in varied fields. For example, The Hawkins Project says it creates and funds creative works that advance curiosity, joy, individuality, empathy, and inclusion. Read 718 says it provides literacy instruction to children from low-income households in Brooklyn, while Care for the Homeless says it delivers health care, human services, and shelter and advocates to prevent and end homelessness. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 55 grants totaling $4,879,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $750,000, with a median of $35,000. Its largest grants included $750,000 to The Brigid Alliance, $600,000 to The Hawkins Project, $500,000 to Vital Voices Global Partnership, and $250,000 each to Symphony Space, Austen Riggs Center, and the Center for Reproductive Rights. Each was listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Carol Davis as director and president; Joel I Marcus as director and treasurer; and Jacob Margolis, Leila Margolis, Katherine Malone, and Michael McGinnis as directors.
October Mountain Foundation Inc is led by Carol Davis, Director & President since 2025 (on filings since 2019); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carol Davis
Director & President
Trustee & President → Director & President, 2025
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
$2K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Joel I. Marcus
Director & Treasurer
Trustee & Treasurer → Director & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Margolis
Director
Trustee → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Malone
Director
Trustee → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leila Margolis
Director
Trustee → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael McGinnis
Director
Trustee → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Timothy B. Peters (2019–2022) — Trustee & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
Frequently asked questions about October Mountain Foundation Inc
How much does October Mountain Foundation Inc give each year?
October Mountain Foundation Inc gave $4.9M across 55 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.3M across 42 grants.
What is October Mountain Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
October Mountain Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $35,000, and its average grant was $88,718, across 55 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does October Mountain Foundation Inc give grants?
October Mountain Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (13%) and Michigan (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (14 grants), Brooklyn, NY (9 grants), Seattle, WA (4 grants) and Great Barrington, MA (3 grants).
Does October Mountain Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of October Mountain Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (55 of 55) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are October Mountain Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
October Mountain Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The Brigid Alliance Inc ($750,000), The Hawkins Project ($600,000) and Vital Voices Global Partnership ($500,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is October Mountain Foundation Inc?
October Mountain Foundation Inc reported $27.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does October Mountain Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its grantees work in varied fields. For example, The Hawkins Project says it creates and funds creative works that advance curiosity, joy, individuality, empathy, and inclusion. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from October Mountain Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is October Mountain Foundation Inc's EIN?
October Mountain Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4442570. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does October Mountain 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.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 17, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). October Mountain Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/october-mountain-foundation-inc-morg_6ab40d3e5fd24db5899cf332b64f4e1f
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