Omidyar Network Fund Inc
Omidyar Network Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Redwood City, California. It is part of Omidyar Network, a philanthropic organization founded by Pierre and Pam Omidyar in 2004. Omidyar Network says its mission is to guide the digital revolution toward shared power, prosperity, and possibility, using grants and investments to support work on technology and society.
Omidyar Network Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Omidyar Network Fund Inc gave $38.1M across 242 grants in 2024 (avg $157K), top state District of Columbia. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $38,062,347
- +29.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 242
- +19.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $157,282
- +8.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $382,487,320
- -2.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (69 of 182, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (27% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Omidyar Network Fund Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The Tech Journalism Fund accepts proposals through its program application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1991 Broadway Street 200, Redwood City, CA 94063
Phone: (650) 482-2500
Website: https://omidyar.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Omidyar Network Fund Inc
Who Omidyar Network Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc ($4.1M across 6 grants). Together the top 10 received $14.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
1,198 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 393 grants of 1,198 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars were concentrated in Washington, DC (27%), New York (24%), and California (17%); 9% was reported for an unspecified state, and 4% for Massachusetts. Its 2024 grants also included support for the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa’s Digital Centre of Excellence and for the SONG Equity Fund’s direct charitable activity promoting economic opportunity in India.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 242 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Omidyar Network Fund Inc open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 69 of 182 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $138K; repeat grants $253K. How we count
Medians: $109K first-time, $150K repeat.
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 207% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $29.3M (2023) to $70.3M (2020). In 2024 it made 242 grants totaling $38.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Institute of Science Santa Fe, NM | To support the Emergent Political Economies: Rules, Dynamics and Diversity Research Theme | $1,250,000 |
| Korean Immigrant Workers Advocates of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | To support's Grantee's project, the California Coalition for Worker Power ("CCWP") | $1,100,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc New York, NY | Support for Grantee's Trust for Civic Infrastructure project | $1,000,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc New York, NY | Support for Grantee's Trust for Civic Infrastructure project | $1,000,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc New York, NY | Support for Grantee's Trust for Civic Infrastructure project | $1,000,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc Washington, DC | To support Grantee's BuildUS Fund project | $900,000 |
| United Nations Economic Commission for Africa | To support Grantee's Digital Centre of Excellence | $800,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc Washington, DC | Support Grantee's project, the BuildUS Fund | $600,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc New York, NY | To support Grantees Pop Culture Collaborative | $562,500 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc New York, NY | To support Grantees Pop Culture Collaborative | $562,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $382,487,320 | $18,211,313 | $38,644,570 | $38,062,347 | 242 | $38,089,222 | $16,998,236 | $18,433,529 |
| 2023 | $392,593,149 | $5,560,652 | $28,555,210 | $29,327,963 | 203 | $29,875,173 | $5,947,442 | $17,587,024 |
| 2022 | $367,592,522 | $25,198,385 | $30,544,043 | $30,439,365 | 174 | $32,619,895 | $11,566,529 | $25,332,900 |
| 2021 | $495,201,056 | $45,099,453 | $52,643,847 | $49,805,253 | 219 | $50,901,823 | $44,782,488 | $34,639,853 |
| 2020 | $490,038,780 | $21,031,743 | $74,652,984 | $70,318,064 | 360 | — | $21,187,845 | $24,568,655 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Omidyar Network Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $18.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Omidyar Network’s stated mission is to bend the arc of the digital revolution toward shared power, prosperity, and possibility. Its stated priorities cover the culture, governance, and business of technology. The organization says it supports work intended to help people shape technology’s effects on society and to advance responsible technology companies and governance in the public interest.
The foundation makes grants for activities including research, cultural convenings, journalism, and general operating support. Its 2024 grants included support for worker organizing, civic infrastructure, policy research, and AI and technology-related work. For example, Korean Immigrant Workers Advocates of Southern California describes its mission as strengthening the power of immigrant workers, tenants, and their families. Economic Policy Institute says it uses economics to bring low- and middle-income workers’ interests into policy discussions. Partnership on AI to Benefit People and Society describes its work as bringing diverse voices together so AI advances positive outcomes for people and society. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not Omidyar Network’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 242 grants totaling $38,062,347. Individual grants ranged from $1,000 to $1,250,000, with a median of $100,000.
Among its largest reported grants were $1,250,000 to Santa Fe Institute of Science for research on emergent political economies; $1,100,000 to Korean Immigrant Workers Advocates of Southern California for the California Coalition for Worker Power; and three separate $1,000,000 grants to Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors for its Trust for Civic Infrastructure project. Other large grants included $900,000 and $600,000 to Amalgamated Charitable Foundation for its BuildUS Fund project, and two $500,000 grants to Economic Policy Institute for its EARN project.
Omidyar Network’s Tech Journalism Fund is a separate program offering project funding of $5,000 to $25,000 for reporting on technology and society. Freelancers, staff reporters, editors, and journalism teams are eligible if they are based in the United States. Proposals must include a detailed estimated budget. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and generally reviewed within 30 days.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing listed Mike Kubzansky as CEO and director. Directors listed were Pamela Omidyar, Patricia Christen, Jeffrey Alvord, Dr. Marta L. Tellado, and Tolga Kurtoglu. Aviva Aminova was listed as secretary, and Scott Ross as treasurer.
Omidyar Network Fund Inc is led by Mike Kubzansky, CEO & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mike Kubzansky
CEO & Director
President & Trustee → President & Director, 2022
President & Director → CEO & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
21 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Alvord
Director
Trustee → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Omidyar
Director
Trustee → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Christen
Director
Trustee → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marta L Tellado
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tolga Kurtoglu
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aviva Aminova
Secretary
On filings since 2022
21 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Ross
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
21 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Lily Steinbach (2021–2023) — Treasurer · Filing note: Ended 52323
- Former: Marta L Tellado start (2023) — Director
- Former: Scott Ross start (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Tolga Kurtoglu start (2023) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey Hom (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Pierre Omidyar (2020–2021) — Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Omidyar Network Fund Inc
How much does Omidyar Network Fund Inc give each year?
Omidyar Network Fund Inc gave $38.1M across 242 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $29.3M across 203 grants.
What is Omidyar Network Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Omidyar Network Fund Inc's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $157,282, across 242 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Omidyar Network Fund Inc that year got $138K on average.
Where does Omidyar Network Fund Inc give grants?
Omidyar Network Fund Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (24%) and California (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (66 grants), New York, NY (35 grants), Oakland, CA (12 grants) and San Francisco, CA (8 grants).
Does Omidyar Network Fund Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 29% of Omidyar Network Fund Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (70 of 242) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Employee directed giving program" (41 grants) and "Support for Grantee's Trust for Civic Infrastructure project" (3 grants).
Who are Omidyar Network Fund Inc's largest grantees?
Omidyar Network Fund Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc ($4,127,000 across 6 grants), Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc ($2,715,000 across 7 grants) and Santa Fe Institute of Science ($1,250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Omidyar Network Fund Inc?
Omidyar Network Fund Inc reported $382.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $38.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Omidyar Network Fund Inc fund?
Omidyar Network’s stated mission is to bend the arc of the digital revolution toward shared power, prosperity, and possibility. Its stated priorities cover the culture, governance, and business of technology. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Omidyar Network Fund Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Omidyar Network Fund Inc's EIN?
Omidyar Network Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1173866. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Omidyar Network Fund Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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