Navigation Charitable Fund
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Navigation Charitable Fund at a glance
In short: Navigation Charitable Fund gave $35.1M across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $3.9M), top state Rhode Island. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $35,096,470
- +750.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +350.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,899,608
- +89.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $70,000
- Total assets
- $1,289,483,686
- -1.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Navigation Charitable Fund
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Navigation Charitable Fund
Climate Change Grants
Navigation Charitable Fund
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Farm Animal Welfare Grants
Navigation Charitable Fund
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Open Science Grants
Navigation Charitable Fund
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Navigation Charitable Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Vanguard Charitable ($15.4M). Together the top 9 received $35.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 11 (27%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4.1M (2023) to $35.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $35.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Warwick, RI | General Support | $15,375,000 |
| Humane America Animal Foundation Claremont, CA | General Support | $14,240,000 |
| New York University New York, NY | New Program Area | $5,000,000 |
| VSV Leadership Denver, CO | Prototype Development | $300,000 |
| Fideus Labs LLC Durham, NC | Open Science Project | $70,000 |
| Liana Paris Consulting LLC Albany, NY | Movement Support | $51,000 |
| Fortier Public Relations New York, NY | Logistics to Support Digital Sentience Project | $47,270 |
| STB Consulting LLC Los Angeles, CA | Movement Support | $6,700 |
| Megan P Wheeler Consulting LLC Carmel Valley, CA | Movement Support | $6,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,289,483,686 | $18,953,079 | $39,324,574 | $35,096,470 | 9 | $18,953,079 |
| 2023 | $1,308,120,508 | $1,313,153,667 | $5,055,989 | $4,125,000 | 2 | $4,153,667 |
About Navigation Charitable Fund
Based on IRS filings
Navigation Charitable Fund is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Berkeley, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3B in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $35.1M. Net investment income was $19.0M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Navigation Charitable Fund is led by David Coman-Hidy, President on every filing since 2023; 6 of 10 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Coman-Hidy
President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$80K (2023) → $361K (2024)
Seemay Chou
Board Chair
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Diederich
Grants & Operations Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$186K (2024)
Andrea Gunn
Executive Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$296K (2024)
Erin Keith
Program Officer & Criminal Justice Reform
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$171K (2024)
Jesse Marks
Program Officer & Farm Animal Welfare
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$158K (2024)
Karthik Ram
Program Officer & Open Science
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$165K (2024)
Randall O'Reilly
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Gramm
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jen Pahlka
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Adam Fisk (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Christian Rudder (2023) — Treasurer & Board Member
- Former: Kanjun Qiu (2023) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $361K, to David Coman-Hidy (President). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Navigation Charitable Fund
How much does Navigation Charitable Fund give each year?
Navigation Charitable Fund gave $35.1M across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $4.1M across 2 grants.
What is Navigation Charitable Fund's typical grant size?
Navigation Charitable Fund's median grant in 2024 was $70,000, and its average grant was $3,899,608, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Navigation Charitable Fund give grants?
Navigation Charitable Fund's top state is Rhode Island, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (41%) and New York (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Navigation Charitable Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 22% of Navigation Charitable Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Movement Support" (3 grants).
Who are Navigation Charitable Fund's largest grantees?
Navigation Charitable Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Vanguard Charitable ($15,375,000), Humane America Animal Foundation ($14,240,000) and New York University ($5,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Navigation Charitable Fund?
Navigation Charitable Fund reported $1.3B in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $19.0M.
What is Navigation Charitable Fund?
Navigation Charitable Fund is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Berkeley, CA. It holds $1.3B in total assets as of 2024.
What is Navigation Charitable Fund's EIN?
Navigation Charitable Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1117448. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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