Future of Life Institute
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2024
Total received
$30.3M
Foundation funders
6
Grants recorded
10
Years covered
2020–2024
Who funds Future of Life Institute?
Future of Life Institute is funded by 6 grantmakers, led by Lightcone Foundation ($25.3M), Musk Foundation ($4.0M), Founders Pledge Inc ($612K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $30.3M in grants to Future of Life Institute between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightcone Foundation | $25,300,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Musk Foundation | $4,000,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Founders Pledge Inc | $612,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $326,200 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Network for Good | $15,182 | 1 | 2021 |
| Leaves of Grass Fund | $9,500 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $374K (2020) to $21.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $21.1M.
What grants has Future of Life Institute received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Lightcone Foundation | CHARITABLE WORK IN SUPPORT OF THE FUTURE OF LIFE FOUNDATION'S MISSION | $21,050,000 |
| 2024 | Leaves of Grass Fund | CHARITABLE | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Lightcone Foundation | CHARITABLE WORK IN SUPPORT OF THE FUTURE OF LIFE FOUNDATION'S MISSION | $4,250,000 |
| 2023 | Leaves of Grass Fund | CHARITABLE | $2,000 |
| 2021 | Musk Foundation | SUPPORT RESEARCH AND INITIATIVES FOR SAFEGUARDING LIFE AND DEVELOPING OPTIMISTIC VISIONS OF THE FUTURE | $4,000,000 |
| 2021 | Founders Pledge Inc | POLICY RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY ON AI AND OTHER EMERGING TECHNOLOGICAL RISK | $547,000 |
| 2021 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Sciences | $17,200 |
| 2021 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $15,182 |
| 2020 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Sciences | $309,000 |
| 2020 | Founders Pledge Inc | DARPA ADVOCACY CAMPAIGN AND GENERAL SUPPORT | $65,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Future of Life Institute?
Future of Life Institute is funded by 6 grantmakers, led by Lightcone Foundation ($25.3M), Musk Foundation ($4.0M), Founders Pledge Inc ($612K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $30.3M in grants to Future of Life Institute between 2020–2024.
Who is Future of Life Institute's largest funder?
Lightcone Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Future of Life Institute, with $25.3M across 2 grants (2023–2024).
How much grant funding has Future of Life Institute received?
IRS 990 filings record $30.3M in grants to Future of Life Institute across 10 grants from 6 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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