Dynamicland Foundation
The Dynamicland Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research lab creating a humane dynamic medium where people explore ideas together through computation integrated into the real world rather than confined to screens. Operating through their Realtalk system, Dynamicland enables communal computing in physical spaces using projectors, cameras, and physical objects, allowing communities to collaboratively program, learn, and teach without specialized software knowledge. The organization has transitioned from operating a public community space in Oakland to partnering with scientific institutions to integrate tangible computation into research and educational contexts.
Dynamicland Foundation at a glance
In short: Dynamicland Foundation gave $800K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $800K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $800,000
- +166.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $800,000
- +166.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $800,000
- Total assets
- $776,846
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Dynamicland Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $300K (2024) to $800K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $800K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $800,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $776,846 | $1,593,303 | $1,282,429 | $800,000 | 1 | $1,235 |
| 2024 | $465,972 | $813,784 | $775,652 | $300,000 | 1 | $2,086 |
| 2023 | $427,840 | $683,177 | $978,725 | $600,000 | 1 | $1,967 |
| 2022 | $723,388 | $399,888 | $369,790 | — | — | $1,479 |
| 2021 | $695,927 | $474,116 | $404,119 | — | — | $10,606 |
| 2020 | $623,293 | $751,366 | $128,073 | — | — | $165 |
About Dynamicland Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Dynamicland Foundation is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Berkeley, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $777K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $800K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dynamicland Foundation is led by Bret Victor, President on every filing since 2020; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bret Victor
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$47K (2020) → $138K (2025)
Luke Iannini
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$47K (2020) → $155K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $155K, to Luke Iannini (Treasurer/Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Dynamicland Foundation
How much does Dynamicland Foundation give each year?
Dynamicland Foundation gave $800K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $300K across 1 grant.
How large is Dynamicland Foundation?
Dynamicland Foundation reported $777K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What is Dynamicland Foundation?
Dynamicland Foundation is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Berkeley, CA. It holds $777K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Dynamicland Foundation operate?
Dynamicland Foundation has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Dynamicland Foundation's EIN?
Dynamicland Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3736935. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 25, 2026)
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