The Cloudsplitter Foundation concentrates its giving in the Adirondack region, backing local cultural, health, and higher‑education institutions. A large share of funding goes to a small set of repeat recipients—notably Pendragon (theatre) and Adirondack Health—while also supporting Paul Smith’s College. Grants tend to be sizable and purpose-driven (including general operating support, project grants, and rapid response).
Focus Areas
Regional performing arts and theater in the Adirondacks (Pendragon Theatre)Rural healthcare systems and hospital support in the Adirondack region (Adirondack Health/Foundation)Higher education in the Adirondacks (Paul Smith’s College)Rapid response and emergency support for local nonprofits
Who They Fund
childcare centers and providersearly childhood educators/staffgeneral charitable nonprofit organizationsindividual award recipients (e.g., excellence/board awardees)
About Cloudsplitter Foundation
Cloudsplitter Foundation’s recent giving is anchored by repeated support for Adirondack institutions, especially Pendragon Theatre and Adirondack Health. One of its clearest patterns is how it combines large operating-style awards with emergency help and project funding, including loan forgiveness for Pendragon Theatre and project grants for Adirondack Health. The foundation also backs Paul Smith’s College, showing a sustained interest in higher education in the region.
Its grantmaking reaches beyond a single institution. Recent awards include support for Saranac Lake Civic Center, Little Peaks, the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts, and Northern Lights School, along with childcare-related awards in communities across the North Country. The record also shows a willingness to fund both organizations and individuals through recognition-based childcare awards. That mix suggests a local funder that uses multiple tools to meet immediate needs, sustain core institutions, and reinforce community infrastructure across the Adirondack region.
What Cloudsplitter Foundation Funds
In health-related giving, the foundation made a $187,500 project grant to Adirondack Health in Saranac Lake and a $197,500 general charitable grant to Adirondack Health Foundation. Those awards sit alongside a long-running pattern of support for local medical infrastructure.
In the arts, Cloudsplitter Foundation gave $125,000 to Pendragon Inc for general charitable support and another $125,000 to Pendragon Theatre for rapid response, reflecting both ongoing support and urgent assistance for a single theater organization.
Education also appears in the recent record. Paul Smith’s College received $183,248 in 2023 and a $40,000 project grant in 2025. The foundation also supported the childcare sector through awards such as $38,000 to ACAP Headstart and $34,000 to Tiny Leaders Center, tying its education-related giving to early childhood quality improvement.
How Cloudsplitter Foundation Gives
Typical grants are small to mid-sized, with a p25 of $2,000, a median of $4,000, and a p75 of $9,375. At the same time, the recent record includes awards well above that range, which points to a layered approach: many modest grants, plus larger commitments to a few institutions. The foundation funds both general charitable support and restricted project or rapid-response grants, and it also uses loan forgiveness and other flexible tools. Its programs accept unsolicited requests in several categories, including unrestricted support, program/project support, and rapid response. The recipient list shows repeated support for the same organizations across multiple years, indicating ongoing relationships rather than one-off awards.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$1.8M
Total Assets
$32.6M
Total Revenue
$7.5M
Total Expenses
$2.3M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $2K and $9K, with a median of $4K.
25th Percentile
$2K
Median
$4K
75th Percentile
$9K
Geographic Reach
Local15 states funded
Funding intensity
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Concentrated, large-dollar gifts to a small number of local organizations with multiple repeat grants; emphasis on general operating and project support rather than many small or geographically dispersed grants.
Notable grantees: Pendragon Theatre / Pendragon (arts organization), Adirondack Health Foundation, Adirondack Health, Paul Smith’s College
Topics
childcare quality improvementearly childhood workforce retention and recognitionchildcare provider capacity buildingdebt relief for service providers (loan forgiveness)emergency support for charitable organizations
Where Cloudsplitter Foundation Makes Grants
Cloudsplitter Foundation gives almost entirely in New York: 91% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state. The geographic footprint is local, centered on the Adirondack region and nearby communities. Saranac Lake appears frequently, along with Paul Smiths, Lake Placid, Plattsburgh, Blue Mountain Lake, Keene, Elizabethtown, Tupper Lake, and Keeseville. The record also includes grants outside the Adirondacks but still in New York, such as Buffalo, Utica, and New York City. Among non-U.S. recipients, the provided data show none.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cloudsplitter Foundation
What kinds of organizations does Cloudsplitter Foundation support most often?
The recent record shows a strong emphasis on Adirondack cultural institutions, local health organizations, higher education, and childcare-related efforts. Examples include arts groups, hospital-related entities, a regional college, and childcare excellence awards in North Country counties.
What is the typical grant size?
The distribution is centered on relatively small awards: p25 is $2,000, median grant size is $4,000, and p75 is $9,375. Recent grants also include much larger awards, showing that the foundation can scale up for specific needs.
Does Cloudsplitter Foundation accept unsolicited requests?
Yes, several active programs accept unsolicited requests, including Unrestricted Support Grants, Program/Project Support Grants, Other Grants & Loans, Other Flexible Requests, and Rapid Response Grants. Childcare Excellence Awards and the Grants Advisor Program do not accept unsolicited requests.
Where does the foundation give most often?
The foundation gives primarily in New York, with 91% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state. Its local footprint is concentrated in the Adirondack region and nearby New York communities such as Saranac Lake, Lake Placid, Plattsburgh, and Paul Smiths.
What types of funding tools does Cloudsplitter Foundation use?
The foundation uses general charitable support, project grants, rapid-response grants, loan forgiveness, short-term bridge loans, and other flexible requests. It also offers Childcare Excellence Awards and a Grants Advisor Program for nonprofit capacity building.
Current and upcoming funding from Cloudsplitter Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Open nowCloses Jan 1, 2027Award: Up to $50K
Program/Project Support Grants
EnvironmentCommunity developmentLocal and regional impact+5 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be nonprofits or municipalities serving or located in the Adirondack Park/greater Adirondack region. For-profit businesses, endowment expansion campaigns, very large capital campaigns, and organizations without multiple funding sources are not accepted. One deadline application per applicant per round is permitted, except for fiscal sponsors. Projects should generally have impact within six months. Requests above 20% of project or program cost may receive additional scrutiny.
Deadline: January 1, May 1, and September 1 at 5 p.m. for requests above $5,000; requests under $5,000 are rolling.
General operating supportEnvironmentCommunity well-being+1 more
Who can apply: Eligible grantees must be not-for-profit organizations meeting Cloudsplitter's strategic objectives and serving or located in the Adirondack Park. These grants generally support organizations with an established relationship with Cloudsplitter. Unrestricted requests from religious institutions are not accepted; religious organizations may seek support only for direct social safety-net programs.
Deadline: January 1, May 1, and September 1 at 5 p.m. for requests above $5,000; requests under $5,000 are rolling.
FundraisingStrategic planningBusiness planning+4 more
Who can apply: Available to nonprofits in the Adirondack region seeking to gain skills, stabilize operations, or expand current and future organizational capacity.
Who can apply: Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) public charities in the greater Adirondack region. Organizations addressing core regional needs, with one or two staff members or working volunteers moving toward hiring staff, are the best fit. Selected organizations must commit time to work with the Grants Advisor and pursue competitive and larger grants.
Who can apply: Applicants must serve or be located in the Adirondack Park/greater Adirondack region and meet Cloudsplitter eligibility requirements. For-profit businesses and endowment expansion campaigns are not eligible.
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.
