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B612 Foundation

Grantmaker Mill Valley, CA EIN: 54-2078469 Website

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.

Key facts about B612 Foundation

In short: B612 Foundation gave $109K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $109K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

EIN
54-2078469
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$109,400
Grants made (2024)
1
Average grant
$109,400
Median grant
$109,400
Total assets
$6,257,259
Primary geography
Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

$6.3M

+25.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$109K

+994.0% YoY

Grant Count

1

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$109K

+994.0% YoY

How B612 Foundation gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method

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

About B612 Foundation

Based on IRS filings

B612 Foundation is a nonprofit organization 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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of all 1 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

SeattleNew YorkChicago

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K3 grants20202 grants20212 grants20221 grants20231 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $167K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $109K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

University of Washington: $109KUniversity of Washington$109K

The largest 2024 recipient was University of Washington ($109K).

Grant Size Distribution

9 grants across all recorded years

4<$50K3$50–100K2$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 9 (44%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Washington Seattle, WASoftware development support$109,400

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M$8M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$6,257,259$4,997,754$4,289,254
Revenue$5,593,484$3,420,079$4,010,605
Expenses$4,261,919$2,787,298$2,572,164
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$41,707$54,662$5,831
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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

A Koumjian — Head of Software Engineering: $250KA KoumjianHead of Software Engineering$250KDanica Remy — Board Director/President: $165KDanica RemyBoard Director/President$165KN Tellis — Software Engineer: $160KN TellisSoftware Engineer$160KK Kiker — Software Engineer: $156KK KikerSoftware Engineer$156KC Fiaschetti — Director, Special Projects: $140KC FiaschettiDirector, Special Projects$140KDr Edward Lu — Board Secr/Exec Dir Asteroid Inst: $132KDr Edward LuBoard Secr/Exec Dir Asteroid…$132K

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 filing. 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 filing. Its revenue that year was $5.6M.

What is B612 Foundation?

B612 Foundation is a nonprofit organization 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.

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