776 Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Jupiter, FL EIN: 87-4537467

776 Foundation is a private foundation based in Jupiter, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to individuals for travel, study, or similar purposes, and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.

776 Foundation at a glance

In short: 776 Foundation gave $1.8M across 63 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$1,782,585
-6.8% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
63
+57.5% vs 2023
Average grant
$28,295
-40.8% vs 2023
Median grant
$25,000
Total assets
$613,008
+515.0% vs 2023
Primary geography
California (17% 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 776 Foundation

Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to Apply

The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

Contact

Mailing address: 6671 West Indiantown Rd Ste 50-420, Jupiter, FL 33458
Phone: (800) 839-1754

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who 776 Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

H Gualinga: $75KH Gualinga$75KA Furnell: $50KA Furnell$50KA McNeill: $50K across 2 grantsA McNeill$50K · 2 grantsE Tarimo: $50KE Tarimo$50KF Kamara: $50KF Kamara$50KI Keghnen: $50KI Keghnen$50KJ Yan: $50KJ Yan$50KK Nirghin: $50KK Nirghin$50KK O'Sullivan: $50KK O'Sullivan$50KM Chirara: $50KM Chirara$50K

The largest 2024 recipient was H Gualinga ($75K). Together the top 10 received $525K.

Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($62,500), which are not listed by name.

Grant Size Distribution

123 grants across all recorded years

93<$50K30$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 93 grants of 123 (76%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The 2024 filing reports grant dollars going to recipients in California (17%), Connecticut (6%), Texas (6%), and New York (6%). It also lists a 41% share for a recipient-state entry shown as “?”, which is unspecified.

Grant Distribution by State

13states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 63 itemized grants.

Cities

San FranciscoLos AngelesStanfordAustinCantonCoral GablesGlendaleGoletaHuntington BeachLas VegasMiamiNew HavenRancho Santa FeArlingtonBrooklynCaryDowners GroveHamiltonHoustonNew York

How 776 Foundation gives

  • In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M$2M20 grants2022 40 grants2023 63 grants2024

From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $500K (2022) to $1.9M (2023). In 2024 it made 63 grants totaling $1.8M.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
H Gualinga Grant to individual for travel, study, or similar purposes$75,000
A Furnell Grant to individual for travel, study, or similar purposes$50,000
E Tarimo Grant to individual for travel, study, or similar purposes$50,000
F Kamara Grant to individual for travel, study, or similar purposes$50,000
I Keghnen Grant to individual for travel, study, or similar purposes$50,000
J Yan Cary, NCGrant to individual for travel, study, or similar purposes$50,000
K Nirghin San Francisco, CAGrant to individual for travel, study, or similar purposes$50,000
K O'Sullivan Downers Grove, ILGrant to individual for travel, study, or similar purposes$50,000
M Chirara Hamilton, NYGrant to individual for travel, study, or similar purposes$50,000
S Kianni Vienna, VAGrant to individual for travel, study, or similar purposes$50,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

The foundation stated that it has no plans for dissolution. For 2024, it reported distributing $1,782,585 from assets from sources other than current income, resulting in a substantial contraction of assets.

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$613,008$2,763,693$2,250,356$1,782,58563$2,240,213—$28,948
2023$99,671$2,300,945$2,226,704$1,912,50040$2,226,492$883$4,636
2022$25,430$802,105$776,675$500,00020$776,675$105$1,673

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, 776 Foundation reported a distributable amount of $29K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation reported 63 grants totaling $1,782,585. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $75,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest reported grant was $75,000 to H Gualinga. Other listed grants included $50,000 each to A Furnell, E Tarimo, F Kamara, I Keghnen, J Yan, K Nirghin, K O'Sullivan, M Chirara, S Kianni, and W Gatheru. The listed grants were for individuals’ travel, study, or similar purposes.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Alexis Ohanian is listed as director, president, secretary, and treasurer.

776 Foundation is led by Alexis Ohanian, Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Alexis Ohanian

    Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 776 Foundation

How much does 776 Foundation give each year?

776 Foundation gave $1.8M across 63 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.9M across 40 grants.

What is 776 Foundation's typical grant size?

776 Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $28,295, across 63 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does 776 Foundation give grants?

776 Foundation's top state is California, with 17% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (6%) and Texas (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (3 grants), Austin, TX (2 grants), Brooklyn, NY (2 grants) and New Haven, CT (2 grants).

Does 776 Foundation give general operating support?

Occasionally: 2% of 776 Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 63) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Grant to individual for travel, study, or similar purposes" (61 grants).

Who are 776 Foundation's largest grantees?

776 Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include H Gualinga ($75,000), A Furnell ($50,000) and A McNeill ($50,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($62,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 10% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is 776 Foundation?

776 Foundation reported $613K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $29K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

How do I apply for a grant from 776 Foundation?

The foundation 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 776 Foundation's EIN?

776 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4537467. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.

Does 776 Foundation 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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