TO SERVE AS A CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION, SUPPORTING THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE FUTURE OF LIFE FOUNDATION, PRIMARILY VIA GRANTMAKING.
Financial Overview
From 2022 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$147.7M
Annual Giving
$10.0M
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$10.0M
About Lightcone Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Lightcone Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in SPARKS, NV. IRS filing data is available for 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $147.7M in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 1 grants totaling $10.0M. Net investment income was $755K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $147,693,240 |
| Revenue | $163,342,236 |
| Expenses | $10,000,000 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — |
| Net Investment Income | $754,569 |
| Distributable Amount | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2022
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2022 grants, the largest include Silicon Valley Community Foundation ($10,000,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA | CHARITABLE WORK IN SUPPORT OF LF'S MISSION | $10,000,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
From 2022 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAX TEGMARK | BOARD PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ANTHONY AGUIRRE | BOARD SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| MIHAELA CHITA-TEGMARK | BOARD TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JAAN TALLINN | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lightcone Foundation?
Lightcone Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in SPARKS, NV. It holds $147.7M in total assets as of 2022.
How large is Lightcone Foundation?
As of 2022, Lightcone Foundation holds $147.7M in total assets with $163.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $10.0M in 2022.
Where does Lightcone Foundation operate?
Lightcone Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Lightcone Foundation award?
In 2022, Lightcone Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $10.0M — an average of about $10.0M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Lightcone Foundation's EIN?
Lightcone Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0636259. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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