Lookout Foundation
The Lookout Foundation invests in communities outside of our own doors where we can see the results. Its mission is to support science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education for women, girls and other underserved groups, and security and privacy rights for all.
Lookout Foundation at a glance
In short: Lookout Foundation gave $138K across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $69K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $138,420
- +7.9% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $69,210
- +115.8% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $69,210
- Total assets
- $1,295,319
- -17.0% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (72% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Lookout Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Secure Diversity Inc ($100K). Together the top 2 received $138K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 10 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $72K (2020) to $138K (2022). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $138K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Secure Diversity Inc Boston, MA | GRANT | $100,000 |
| America's Charitis Chantilly, VA | GRANT | $38,420 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1,295,319 | $5,364 | $272,540 | $138,420 | 2 | $5,364 |
| 2021 | $1,560,378 | $264,195 | $256,502 | $128,299 | 4 | $-41,742 |
| 2020 | $1,502,884 | $204,163 | $207,245 | $72,334 | 4 | $4,053 |
About Lookout Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Lookout Foundation is a public charity, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $138K. Net investment income was $5K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lookout Foundation is led by Mark Nasiff, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Mark Nasiff
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Dolce
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Hering
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Lookout Foundation
How much does Lookout Foundation give each year?
Lookout Foundation gave $138K across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $128K across 4 grants.
How large is Lookout Foundation?
Lookout Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5K.
Where does Lookout Foundation operate?
Lookout Foundation has awarded grants in California, Georgia, Massachusetts, Virginia.
What is Lookout Foundation's EIN?
Lookout Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4800147. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 10, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
Live grants for the work Lookout Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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