B612 Foundation
Develops tools and technologies to understand, map, and navigate our solar system and to protect Earth from asteroid impacts. Our mission combines science, technology, education, and advocacy programs.
B612 Foundation at a glance
In short: B612 Foundation gave $109K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $109K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $109,400
- +994.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $109,400
- +994.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $109,400
- Total assets
- $6,257,259
- +25.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who B612 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Washington ($109K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 9 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How B612 Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $167K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $109K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Washington Seattle, WA | Software development support | $109,400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,257,259 | $5,593,484 | $4,261,919 | $109,400 | 1 | $41,707 |
| 2023 | $4,997,754 | $3,420,079 | $2,787,298 | $10,000 | 1 | $54,662 |
| 2022 | $4,289,254 | $4,010,605 | $2,572,164 | $78,000 | 2 | $5,831 |
| 2021 | $5,510,258 | $2,167,756 | $2,302,469 | $111,532 | 2 | $220,886 |
| 2020 | $5,200,302 | $1,934,653 | $2,343,079 | $167,254 | 3 | $3,430 |
About B612 Foundation
Based on IRS filings
B612 Foundation is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Mill Valley, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $109K. Net investment income was $42K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
B612 Foundation is led by Danica Remy, Board Director & President on every filing since 2020; 6 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Danica Remy
Board Director & President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$91K (2020) → $165K (2024)
Edward Lu
Board Secretary & Executive Director Asteroid Inst
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$62K (2020) → $132K (2024)
Peter Schwartz
Board Chair
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
C Fiaschetti
Director & Special Projects
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$130K (2023) → $140K (2024)
Clark Chapman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Garrett Gruener
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence Wilkinson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alida Rincoin
Director
Director Start → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
A Koumjian
Head of Software Engineering
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$250K (2023) → $250K (2024)
K Kiker
Software Engineer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$160K (2023) → $156K (2024)
N Tellis
Software Engineer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$160K (2023) → $160K (2024)
Geoffrey Baehr
Board Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Dan Durda (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: S Nelson (2023) — Software Engineer
- Former: Kathleen Kiker (2021–2022) — Software Engineer
- Former: Hillary Aiken (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Carise Fernandez (2020) — Adam Software Engineer
- Former: David Liddle (2020) — Board Chair
- Former: Geoggrey Baehr (2020) — Board Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $250K, to A Koumjian (Head of Software Engineering). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about B612 Foundation
How much does B612 Foundation give each year?
B612 Foundation gave $109K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is B612 Foundation?
B612 Foundation reported $6.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.6M.
What is B612 Foundation?
B612 Foundation is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Mill Valley, CA. It holds $6.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does B612 Foundation operate?
B612 Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, New York, Washington.
What is B612 Foundation's EIN?
B612 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-2078469. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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