Endaoment Inc
Endaoment Inc is a public charity based in San Francisco, California. It operates as a nonprofit community grantmaking foundation and Donor-Advised Fund provider built on the Ethereum blockchain, enabling donors to contribute digital or traditional assets and recommend grants to qualified nonprofit organizations.
Endaoment Inc at a glance
In short: Endaoment Inc gave $18.6M across 100 grants in 2025 (avg $186K), top state California. 51% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $18,627,655
- -49.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 100
- +6.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $186,277
- -52.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,934
- Total assets
- $22,328,773
- +13.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 51% first-time grantees (51 of 100, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (33% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Endaoment Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 40 Bernal Heights Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94110
Phone: (650) 799-2364
Website: https://endaoment.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Endaoment Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Athanatos World ($4.0M). Together the top 10 received $14.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
561 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 402 grants of 561 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, California recipients received 33% of grant dollars, followed by Colorado at 22%, Arizona at 18%, New York at 9%, and Texas at 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 100 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Endaoment Inc open to new grantees?
51%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 51 of 100 grantees (51%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $116K; repeat grants $259K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2022–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12.3M (2023) to $36.9M (2024). In 2025 it made 100 grants totaling $18.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Athanatos World Boulder, CO | General Purpose | $4,000,000 |
| DMT Quest Burlingame, CA | General Purpose | $2,400,000 |
| World Research Foundation Sedona, AZ | General Purpose | $2,323,700 |
| Endaoment San Francisco, CA | General Purpose | $1,391,928 |
| University of Arizona Foundation Tucson, AZ | General Purpose | $1,000,000 |
| Methodist Hospital Houston, TX | General Purpose | $1,000,000 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | General Purpose | $825,000 |
| Project Backboard Irvine, CA | General Purpose | $507,500 |
| Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York New York City, NY | General Purpose | $500,000 |
| University of Rochester Rochester, NY | General Purpose | $500,000 |
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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 | $22,328,773 | $25,451,721 | $20,401,005 | $18,627,655 | 100 | $418,277 |
| 2024 | $19,597,643 | $39,421,867 | $36,280,602 | $36,857,293 | 94 | $9,103,525 |
| 2023 | $4,205,009 | $1,690,214 | $13,817,473 | $12,261,824 | 123 | — |
| 2022 | $16,364,889 | $41,365,896 | $26,182,622 | $24,178,824 | 244 | $-216,336 |
| 2020 | $88,266 | $131,840 | $43,574 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Endaoment’s mission is to manage and encourage charitable giving of cryptocurrencies and, in its own description, to support charitable giving of crypto assets. It provides Donor-Advised Funds and facilitates grants to nonprofit organizations.
Its 2025 recipients included organizations with varied missions. Athanatos World describes its work as supporting research and discussion on overlooked or interdisciplinary topics. DMT Quest says it raises awareness about meditation, sleep, and mindbody feedback practices. Project Backboard describes its mission as renovating public basketball courts and installing large-scale artwork to strengthen communities. Other recipients included universities and foundations, including the University of Arizona Foundation, which says it supports the University of Arizona’s mission and values.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Endaoment reported 100 grants totaling $18,627,655. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $4,000,000, with a median grant of $15,934.
Among the largest reported grants were $4,000,000 to Athanatos World, $2,400,000 to DMT Quest, and $2,323,700 to World Research Foundation. Other large grants included $1,000,000 each to the University of Arizona Foundation and Methodist Hospital, and $825,000 to Stanford University. The listed grants were reported for general purpose.
Donors can recommend grants from their Donor-Advised Funds by selecting a recipient, entering a grant amount, and choosing either general purpose or a restriction. Endaoment says it reviews recommendations and conducts due diligence; grants must meet applicable charitable requirements, and its board retains final authority over recipient eligibility.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert Heeger as chairman and Carter Wilkinson as secretary. Other listed members are Maggie Love, Ruth Bender, and Vance Spencer. Staff listed include Zach Bronstein, Chief Operating Officer; Alexis Miller, Donor Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Lead; Alexis Schwartz, Donor Engagement Producer; and David Moyer, Communications & Community.
Endaoment Inc is led by Robert Heeger, Chairman since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 5 of 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Heeger
Chairman
President & CEO → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$8K (2022) → $29K (2025)
Alexis Miller
Donor Engagement & Strategic Partnerships Lead
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$114K (2025)
Alexis Schwartz
Donor Engagement Producer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$114K (2025)
David Moyer
Communications & Community
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$114K (2025)
Zach Bronstein
Chief Operating Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$133K (2025)
Carter Wilkinson
Secretary
Treasurer & Secretary → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vance Spencer
Member
Director → Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Bender
Member
Director → Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maggie Love
Member
Director → Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Zachary Bronstein (2022–2024) — COO
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 $133K, to Zach Bronstein (Chief Operating Officer). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Endaoment Inc
How much does Endaoment Inc give each year?
Endaoment Inc gave $18.6M across 100 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $36.9M across 94 grants.
What is Endaoment Inc's typical grant size?
Endaoment Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,934, and its average grant was $186,277, across 100 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Endaoment Inc that year got $116K on average.
Where does Endaoment Inc give grants?
Endaoment Inc's top state is California, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Colorado (22%) and Arizona (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York City, NY (9 grants), New York, NY (5 grants), San Francisco, CA (4 grants) and Houston, TX (4 grants).
Does Endaoment Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Endaoment Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (100 of 100) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Endaoment Inc's largest grantees?
Endaoment Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Athanatos World ($4,000,000), DMT Quest ($2,400,000) and World Research Foundation ($2,323,700), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Endaoment Inc?
Endaoment Inc reported $22.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $25.5M.
What does Endaoment Inc fund?
Endaoment’s mission is to manage and encourage charitable giving of cryptocurrencies and, in its own description, to support charitable giving of crypto assets. It provides Donor-Advised Funds and facilitates grants to nonprofit organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Endaoment Inc?
Endaoment Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check endaoment.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Endaoment Inc's EIN?
Endaoment Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4661797. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Endaoment Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/endaoment-inc-morg_eae19f6076dc4407b383e4921a39143a
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