American Geophysical Union
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$3.6M
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
33
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds American Geophysical Union?
American Geophysical Union is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation ($1.9M), Alfred P Sloan Foundation ($997K), American Physical Society ($446K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.6M in grants to American Geophysical Union between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | $1,875,760 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| Alfred P Sloan Foundation | $997,050 | 5 | 2020–2023 |
| American Physical Society | $445,965 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| The David and Lucile Packard Foundation | $120,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Heising-Simons Foundation | $75,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles | $25,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Linden Climate Fund Inc | $20,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Brinson Foundation | $20,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Seller-Lehrer Family Foundation Inc | $20,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $15,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Gates Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Hazelyn & Harrold McComas Charitable Trust | $4,000 | 4 | 2019–2022 |
| Stiefel Freethought Foundation | $3,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| GE Aerospace Foundation | $800 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2019) to $2.3M (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
What grants has American Geophysical Union received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Linden Climate Fund Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | American Physical Society | Sub Awards | $20,682 |
| 2024 | Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles | general support | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | IN SUPPORT OF THE AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION LGBTQ+ GEOSCIENTISTS AND ALLIES RECEPTION TO BE HELD IN DECEMBER OF 2024. | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Brinson Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | American Physical Society | SUB AWARDS | $175,538 |
| 2023 | Alfred P Sloan Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF A SCHOLARLY PUBLISHING WORKFLOW FOR COMPUTATIONAL NOTEBOOKS | $142,621 |
| 2023 | Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | IN SUPPORT OF THE AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION LGBTQ+ EVENT TO BE HELD AT THEIR FALL MEETING ON DECEMBER 11-15, 2023, IN SAN FRANCISCO, CA. | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Brinson Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | IN SUPPORT OF AN EXPANDED MODEL FOR SCIENCE-COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS CONNECTING SCIENTISTS TO COMMUNITIES TACKLING SCIENCE-RELATED ISSUES TO INFORM LOCAL DECISION-MAKING AND ACTION. | $1,834,260 |
| 2022 | Alfred P Sloan Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF A SCHOLARLY PUBLISHING WORKFLOW FOR COMPUTATIONAL NOTEBOOKS | $224,229 |
| 2022 | The David and Lucile Packard Foundation | CONSERVATION AND SCIENCE | $120,000 |
| 2022 | The Heising-Simons Foundation | FOR THE SECOND NATIONAL CONFERENCE: JUSTICE IN THE GEOSCIENCES | $75,000 |
| 2022 | Alfred P Sloan Foundation | TO GATHER A BROAD CROSS-SECTION OF THE GEOSCIENCE COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS SCHOLARS AND PRACTITIONERS ACROSS DISCIPLINES TO ADVANCE RACIAL JUSTICE IN GEOSCIENCE | $50,000 |
| 2022 | The Chicago Community Trust | Support of the Second National Conference: 2022 Invoice: 2855337628. (no tickets or benefits received) | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | IN SUPPORT OF IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL SOCIAL AND NETWORKING EVENTS FOR THE AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION'S COMMUNITY OF LGBTQ+ EARTH AND SPACE SCIENTISTS AND ALLIES. | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | IN SUPPORT OF THE SECOND NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON JUSTICE IN GEOSCIENCES TAKING PLACE IN WASHINGTON, DC ON AUGUST 14-17, 2022. | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Hazelyn & Harrold McComas Charitable Trust | UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Stiefel Freethought Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Alfred P Sloan Foundation | TO ADDRESS SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS THAT AFFECT GENDER INCLUSION THROUGH NEW EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND VALIDATED MEASUREMENT TOOLS | $230,200 |
| 2021 | American Physical Society | PHYSICS EDUCATION | $107,613 |
| 2021 | Gates Foundation | MALARIA | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Hazelyn & Harrold McComas Charitable Trust | UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Stiefel Freethought Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| 2020 | Alfred P Sloan Foundation | TO ADDRESS SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS THAT AFFECT GENDER INCLUSION THROUGH NEW EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND VALIDATED MEASUREMENT TOOLS | $350,000 |
| 2020 | American Physical Society | PHYSICS EDUCATION | $142,132 |
| 2020 | Seller-Lehrer Family Foundation Inc | CHARITY | $20,000 |
| 2020 | Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | In support of diversity, equity, and inclusion activities for the 2020 virtual Fall Meeting. | $6,500 |
| 2020 | Hazelyn & Harrold McComas Charitable Trust | UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 33 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds American Geophysical Union?
American Geophysical Union is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation ($1.9M), Alfred P Sloan Foundation ($997K), American Physical Society ($446K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.6M in grants to American Geophysical Union between 2019–2025.
Who is American Geophysical Union's largest funder?
Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation is the largest recorded funder of American Geophysical Union, with $1.9M across 6 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has American Geophysical Union received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.6M in grants to American Geophysical Union across 33 grants from 14 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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