Federation of American Scientists
Washington, DC ·EIN 23-7185827 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
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Who funds Federation of American Scientists?
Federation of American Scientists is funded by 56 grantmakers, led by Walton Family Foundation Inc ($18.4M), Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation ($4.8M), New Venture Fund ($4.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $53.7M in grants to Federation of American Scientists between 2020–2024.
Showing top 25 of 56 funders by total given.
What grants has Federation of American Scientists received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | To Expand and evaluate the Community Funding Accelerator. | $13,000,000 |
| 2024 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | To support ALI's federal coalition-building, non-lobbying strategy, and awareness-building efforts. | $2,421,843 |
| 2024 | James S Mcdonnell Foundation | IN SUPPORT OF THE ECONOMIC MOBILITY INITIATIVE | $2,250,000 |
| 2024 | Carnegie Corporation of New York | For a project on nuclear command and control and artificial intelligence | $850,000 |
| 2024 | Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | IN SUPPORT OF ENGAGING SCIENTISTS, ENGINEERS, AND TECHNOLOGISTS WITH U.S. FEDERAL POLICY MAKERS TO INCREASE THE USE OF SCIENTIFICALLY SOUND EVIDENCE FOR PUBLIC ISSUES AND DECISION MAKING. | $823,219 |
| 2024 | Future of Life Institute | TO INVESTIGATE THE IMPLICATIONS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON GLOBAL RISK. | $750,000 |
| 2024 | Sergey Brin Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $500,000 |
| 2024 | Laura and John Arnold Foundation | TO PILOT A "LIVING EVIDENCE" MODEL IN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE A PROOF-OF-CONCEPT FOR A MODERNIZED AND ACCELERATED APPROACH TO EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS AND OUTCOMES-DRIVEN POLICYMAKING. | $450,000 |
| 2024 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | International Development | $333,000 |
| 2024 | The Wallace Foundation | To support the Alliance for Learning Innovation's state and local task force. | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Resources Legacy Fund | LAND OR MARINE CONSERVATION, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND/OR ENVIRONMENTAL EQUITY AND JUSTICE | $195,000 |
| 2024 | Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | TO SUPPORT ENHANCED FEDERAL TALENT CAPACITY AND SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EXPERTISE IN WILDLAND FIRE ISSUES. | $184,113 |
| 2024 | The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| 2024 | Project Innerspace Inc | GEODE - FEDERAL GRANT FROM DOE | $150,000 |
| 2024 | Laura and John Arnold Foundation | TO SUPPORT HIGH QUALITY RESEARCH HELP IDENTIFY AND DISSEMINATE EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR ADDRESSING THE NEGATIVE EDUCATIONAL CONSEQUENCES CAUSED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. | $141,768 |
| 2024 | Ploughshares Fund Inc | 1. TO SUPPORT MATT KORDA AND MACKENZIE KNIGHT'S RESEARCH AND EDUCATION EFFORTS ON POTENTIAL ALTERNATIVES TO CURRENT US NUCLEAR LAUNCH AUTHORITY POLICY.2. TO SUPPORT THE NUCLEAR INFORMATION PROJECT, ITS POLICYMAKER AND MEDIA OUTREACH, AND ITS ANALYSIS OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS PROGRAMS, BUDGETS, AND CURRENT AND FUTURE POLICIES AS WELL AS ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE NEW GLOBAL RISK PROGRAM. | $135,000 |
| 2024 | The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | FOR STAFF MANAGERS' DEVELOPMENT | $55,000 |
| 2024 | The Roddenberry Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Prospect Hill Foundation Inc | NUCLEAR INFORMATION PROJECT | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Forecasting Research Institute | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Effective Ventures Foundation Usa Inc | REDUCING EXISTENTIAL RISKS | $26,078 |
| 2024 | Jewish Communal Fund | IN FURTHERANCE OF GRANTEE'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE | $25,250 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | RELIGION | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Inclusive Abundance Initiative Inc | CONTRIBUTION | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The New-land Foundation Inc | PEACE & ARMS CONTROL | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | IN SUPPORT OF A WORKSHOP FOR LEADERS IN THE FEDERAL INTERAGENCY WILDLAND FIRE SCIENCE COMMUNITY TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE SCIENCE COORDINATION ON JUNE 4-5, 2024 IN FORT COLLINS, COLORADO. | $19,600 |
| 2024 | Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | EMPLOYEE OR TRUSTEE RECOMMENDED GIFT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT. | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Jubitz Family Foundation | RESEARCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE CURRENT U.S. NUCLEAR LAUNCH POLICY | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Skillman Foundation | SUPPORT FOR FLI SCI SCHOLARS PROGRAM (2024-2025) | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 141 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Federation of American Scientists?
Federation of American Scientists is funded by 56 grantmakers, led by Walton Family Foundation Inc ($18.4M), Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation ($4.8M), New Venture Fund ($4.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $53.7M in grants to Federation of American Scientists between 2020–2024.
Who is Federation of American Scientists's largest funder?
Walton Family Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Federation of American Scientists, with $18.4M across 6 grants (2022–2024).
How much grant funding has Federation of American Scientists received?
IRS 990 filings record $53.7M in grants to Federation of American Scientists across 141 grants from 56 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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