Good Ventures Foundation
Good Ventures Foundation is a private philanthropic foundation established in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California. The foundation was created by Cari Tuna and Dustin Moskovitz to take fullest possible advantage of the opportunity to help others. It operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and functions as a grantmaking foundation supporting a wide range of work addressing global challenges.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$357.5M
+11.4% YoY
Grant Count
493
+6.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$725K
+4.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to help humanity thrive. The organization chooses its causes based on three criteria: importance, neglectedness, and tractability.
Good Ventures supports organizations and individuals working on:
- Life-saving health programs in the world's poorest communities
- Breakthrough scientific research
- Expanding economic opportunity in the U.S. and around the world
- Educational scholarships and research initiatives
- Global risk research programs
- AI fellows programs
Primary funding focus areas include Education, Science, Human Services, and Philanthropy & Grantmaking.
Grantmaking
Good Ventures does not build a large foundation staff. Instead, the organization works closely with trusted partners to maximize the impact of its giving. The foundation partners with:
Average Grant
amounts vary significantly by initiative
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on California, Massachusetts, and the District of Columbia, though it also supports international work, particularly in global health and development.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $7,935,504,121
- Total revenue: $1.51 billion
- Total expenses: $377 million
- Total liabilities: $175 million
Assets & Revenue (2023):
- Total assets: $5,863,998,880
- Total revenues: $2,206,469,589
- Total expenses: $423,383,550
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Against Malaria Foundation ($22,000,000), Anima ($3,311,964), Arc Research Institute ($3,000,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 80000 HOURS LTD | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,633,333 |
| AFRICAN UNION DEVELOPMENT AGENCY | GENE DRIVE TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION IN AFRICA | $500,000 |
| AGAINST MALARIA FOUNDATION KANSAS CITY, MO | DELIVERY OF INSECTICIDE-TREATED BED NETS IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO | $22,000,000 |
| AI SAFETY SUPPORT LTD | AI SAFETY RESEARCH PROJECTS | $617,000 |
| AMC MEDICAL RESEARCH BV | DEVELOP A VACCINE CANDIDATE FOR HEPATITIS C VIRUS | $1,154,954 |
| ANIMA | FARM ANIMAL WELFARE | $79,000 |
| ANIMA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,311,964 |
| ANIMAL EMPATHY PHILIPPINES | FARM ANIMAL WELFARE AND ALTERNATIVE PROTEINS | $150,000 |
| ANIMAL KINGDOM FOUNDATION INC | CAGE-FREE AND FISH WELFARE REFORMS | $160,893 |
| ANIMAL WELFARE CORPORATE PARTNERS JAPAN | FARM ANIMAL WELFARE | $279,445 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Cari Tuna — President
- Dustin Moskovitz — Co-Founder
Dustin Moskovitz is an American internet entrepreneur who co-founded Facebook and has committed to The Giving Pledge, pledging to give away at least half of his wealth to philanthropy.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARI TUNA | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DUSTIN MOSKOVITZ | SECRETARY, TREASURER, DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DIVESH MAKAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TOM VAN LOBEN SELS | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Good Ventures announced $150 million in new funding to high-impact grantmakers through Coefficient Giving
$150 million in new funding goes to high-impact grant makers from ...The foundation made a $22.8 million grant to Against Malaria Foundation
$150 million in new funding goes to high-impact grant makers from ...Vicarious announced a $15 million Series A funding round led by Good Ventures
$150 million in new funding goes to high-impact grant makers from ...Coefficient Giving (formerly Open Philanthropy), the foundation's primary philanthropic advisor, announced a name change and expanded pooled philanthropy offerings in November 2025
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Good Ventures Foundation fund?
The foundation's mission is to help humanity thrive. The organization chooses its causes based on three criteria: importance, neglectedness, and tractability. Good Ventures supports organizations and individuals working on: • Life-saving health programs in the world's poorest communities • Breakthrough scientific research • Expanding economic opportunity in the U.S. and around the world • Educational scholarships and research initiatives • Global risk research programs • AI fellows programs Pri…
How do I apply for a grant from Good Ventures Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Made 464 grants in 2023 • Total giving: $357,542,418 (most recent data) • Typical award range: $150 to $32,096,856 • Average grant amounts vary significantly by initiative **Recent Grants (2023):** • Georgetown University (Center for Security and Emerging Technology): $17,890,000 • Horizon Institute for Public Service (General Support): $11,837,990 • RAND Corporation (General Support): $10,500,000 **Approach:** Good Ventures does not build a large foundation staff. Instead…
Where does Good Ventures Foundation make grants?
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on California, Massachusetts, and the District of Columbia, though it also supports international work, particularly in global health and development.
What size grants does Good Ventures Foundation award?
In 2024, Good Ventures Foundation awarded 493 grants totaling $357.5M — an average of about $725K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Good Ventures Foundation's EIN?
Good Ventures Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1008520. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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