Hari Seldon Foundation
Hari Seldon Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in Gainesville, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023.
Hari Seldon Foundation at a glance
- Expenses (2023)
- $50,139
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Hari Seldon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Hari Seldon Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out 904% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $19K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Humanist Global Charity Canyon, CA | To support the organizations missions that align with the foundations mission and beliefs. | $1,230 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | $50,139 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $50,139 | — | — | — | — | — | — | $199 |
| 2021 | $50,139 | $18,000 | $1,230 | $1,230 | 1 | $1,230 | — | $136 |
| 2020 | $33,369 | $51,174 | $19,901 | $19,098 | 10 | — | $1 | $590 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hari Seldon Foundation is led by Matthew Courtney, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Matthew Courtney
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$50K (2023)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $50K, to Matthew Courtney (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Hari Seldon Foundation
Where does Hari Seldon Foundation operate?
Hari Seldon Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, New Jersey, New York, Wisconsin.
What is Hari Seldon Foundation's EIN?
Hari Seldon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4705785. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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