Openness Foundation
Openness Foundation is a private foundation, based in Palo Alto, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $128K. Net investment income was $32.
Openness Foundation at a glance
In short: Openness Foundation gave $128K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $128K), mostly in California. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $128,449
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $128,449
- Median grant
- $128,449
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Openness Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Silicon Valley Community Foundation ($128K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $128K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA | Fund and support grants for science, education and other charitable purposes | $128,449 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $160 | $128,449 | $128,449 | 1 | $32 | $318 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Openness Foundation reported a distributable amount of $318 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Openness Foundation is led by Mark Zuckerberg, President & Director on the 2020 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Mark Zuckerberg
President & Director
New on the 2020 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Priscilla Chan
Secretary, CFO & Director
New on the 2020 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Openness Foundation
How much does Openness Foundation give each year?
Openness Foundation gave $128K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Openness Foundation operate?
Openness Foundation has awarded grants in California.
How much is Openness Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Openness Foundation reported a distributable amount of $318 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Openness Foundation's EIN?
Openness Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0889149. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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