TELESCOPE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE SCIENCE AND SOCIETY THROUGH INNOVATION AND COLLECTIVE ACTION.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.0M
+451.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$250K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$250K
About Telescope Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Telescope Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $250K. Net investment income was $101K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,016,273 | $1,634,164 |
| Revenue | $9,012,397 | $2,526,721 |
| Expenses | $2,019,904 | $1,042,085 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $100,817 | $16,651 |
| 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
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include M51 Partners Llc ($250,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| M51 PARTNERS LLC WASHINGTON, DC | CREATION OF MISSION-ALIGNED PROJECTS | $250,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JACOB ZIONCE | PRESIDENT & COO | 40 | $300,000 |
| ERIC BRAVERMAN | CHAIR & TREASURER | 40 | — |
| MICHAEL LUSTBADER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DIANA SKURKA | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 40 | $300,000 |
| CHRISTINA LISI | CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER | 40 | $300,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Telescope Foundation?
Telescope Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $9.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Telescope Foundation?
As of 2024, Telescope Foundation holds $9.0M in total assets with $9.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $250K in 2024.
Where does Telescope Foundation operate?
Telescope Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What size grants does Telescope Foundation award?
In 2024, Telescope Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $250K — an average of about $250K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Telescope Foundation's EIN?
Telescope Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-2791899. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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