Funding Amount

US $5,000 - US $20,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Letters of Inquiry are accepted year-round, with specific deadlines for summer and winter cycles.”

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Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • Projects and programs must provide direct care, service, or treatment to underprivileged children, the homeless, or the elderly

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: What We Don’t FundPrivate foundations or organizations that distribute money to recipients of their own choosing;
  • Not eligible: For-profit companies;
  • Not eligible: Individuals;
  • Not eligible: Organizations that promote discrimination of any kind;
  • Not eligible: Lobbying / political activity; and,
  • Not eligible: Organizations that do not have active 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

Overview

The Cloudbreak Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations focused on aiding underprivileged children, the homeless, and the elderly. Letters of Inquiry are accepted year-round, with specific deadlines for summer and winter cycles. Eligible applicants must hold a valid 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. The Foundation prioritizes projects that address critical needs in these communities, particularly those located in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. This grant offers vital funding for mission-driven initiatives.

NOTE: Letters of Inquiry are accepted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  For consideration in the biannual granting process – the summer and winter grant cycle – letters of inquiry for summer grants must be received by the Foundation no later than Midnight (EST) April 10, while those for winter grants must be received no later than Midnight (EST) September 25. New organizations and previous applicants that have not received an invitation should only apply during the winter cycle.  The summer grant cycle will only be open to previous applicants that receive an invitation.
The Foundation administers grants in support of like-minded nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organizations and charities that are committed to serving underprivileged children, the homeless, and the elderly through mission-driven activities.
What We Fund
The Foundation is interested in specific projects and programs directly benefiting underprivileged children, the homeless, and the elderly. The most preferred applications are those that meet critical or basic needs of these groups.

Eligibility

At the time of application, nonprofit organizations must have a confirmation letter by the Internal Revenue Service of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt statusProjects and programs must provide direct care, service, or treatment to underprivileged children, the homeless, or the elderly

Ineligibility

What We Don’t FundPrivate foundations or organizations that distribute money to recipients of their own choosing;
Lobbying / political activity; and,
Organizations that do not have active 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

What Cloudbreak Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
21
Total given
$146K
Median grant
$8,000
Range
$5,000–$8,000
  • By dollars: Virginia 37%, Maryland 35%, District of Columbia 29%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC; Arlington, VA; Olney, MD.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 33% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Greater Olney Rides · Olney, MD

    Transportation Services

    $8,000

  • Fan DC · Washington, DC

    Foster children program

    $8,000

  • Best Kids · Washington, DC

    Foster children mentorship

    $8,000

  • The Fenwick Foundation · Arlington, VA

    Social isolation and depression program

    $8,000

  • Koinonia Foundation · Alexandria, VA

    Emergency financial assistance

    $8,000

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Homeless
  • Youth programs
  • Seniors
  • Foundation

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