Moonshots for Unicorns raises funds to sponsor scientific and medical research aimed at curing single gene disorders.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$309K
-5.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$36K
-41.2% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$36K
-41.2% YoY
About Moonshots for Unicorns
Based on IRS filings
Moonshots for Unicorns is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in BERKELEY, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $309K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $36K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $309,489 | $328,645 | $255,285 |
| Revenue | $39,547 | $143,614 | $399,378 |
| Expenses | $58,703 | $70,254 | $144,093 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Nationwide Children's Hospital Abigail Wexner Research Institute ($36,455).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nationwide Children's Hospital Abigail Wexner Research Institute Colombus, OH | $31,455 of this grant supported optimizing the experimental gene therapy vector for PGAP3-CDG and testing it in patient induced neuron cell lines, as well as testing several small molecule potential therapies on those advanced cell lines. $5000 of this grant went to licensing the IP for all research completed at Nationwide Children's Hospital to Moonshots for Unicorns, as the principal investigator involved in this research left the institution. This enabled us to continue the research and advance its progress toward a clinical trial at other institutions. | $36,455 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ariel Peters | President | 0.5 | — |
| Geri Landman | Director, Secretary, Treasurer | 8 | — |
| Nicole Soussan | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Jillian Wetzel | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Amanda Griffith | Director | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Moonshots for Unicorns?
Moonshots for Unicorns is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in BERKELEY, CA. It holds $309K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Moonshots for Unicorns?
As of 2024, Moonshots for Unicorns holds $309K in total assets with $40K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $36K in 2024.
Where does Moonshots for Unicorns operate?
Moonshots for Unicorns has awarded grants in California, Ohio.
What size grants does Moonshots for Unicorns award?
In 2024, Moonshots for Unicorns awarded 1 grants totaling $36K — an average of about $36K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Moonshots for Unicorns's EIN?
Moonshots for Unicorns's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2730106. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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