Foundational Questions Institute
Foundational Questions Institute is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DECATUR, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it made $475K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $248.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.3M
-26.3% YoY
Revenue
$17K
-94.3% YoY
Qualifying Distributions
$475K
-36.7% YoY
Expenses
$487K
-35.7% YoY
About Foundational Questions Institute
Based on IRS filings
Foundational Questions Institute is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DECATUR, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it made $475K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $248.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,297,234 | $1,760,794 | $2,227,504 |
| Revenue | $16,618 | $292,410 | $3,229,874 |
| Expenses | $486,706 | $756,560 | $1,540,510 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $475,093 | $750,201 | $1,534,718 |
| Net Investment Income | $248 | $194 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAVITA RAJANNA | Secretary & COO | 40 | $163,864 |
| PINAR EMIRDAG | Director | 2 | — |
| M AMANDA HIGH | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| ANTHONY AGUIRRE | President | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foundational Questions Institute?
Foundational Questions Institute is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DECATUR, GA. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Foundational Questions Institute?
As of 2024, Foundational Questions Institute holds $1.3M in total assets with $17K in annual revenue.
Where does Foundational Questions Institute operate?
Foundational Questions Institute has awarded grants in California, Delaware, North Carolina, New York.
What is Foundational Questions Institute's EIN?
Foundational Questions Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0632031. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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