Inaturalist
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2023–2025
Total received
$7.3M
Foundation funders
21
Grants recorded
29
Years covered
2023–2025
Who funds Inaturalist?
Inaturalist is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation ($6.7M), Heinz Family Foundation ($250K), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($158K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $7.3M in grants to Inaturalist between 2023–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | $6,701,038 | 4 | 2023–2024 |
| Heinz Family Foundation | $250,000 | 2 | 2024 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $157,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| BAND Foundation | $150,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Fourten Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Marin Community Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Wildwood Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Coleman Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Coleman Resid TW | $3,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | $2,858 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Conrad N Hilton Foundation | $1,150 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| K2N2 Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Charles P Berolzheimer Foundation Inc | $850 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Betsy & Alan D Cohn Foundation Inc | $550 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Cigna Group Foundation | $280 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Gardener Foundation Inc | $125 | 1 | 2025 |
| MST Family Foundation | $104 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Artemisia Fund | $100 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | $100 | 1 | 2023 |
| Reynolds American Foundation | $54 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Inaturalist received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Fourten Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Marin Community Foundation | PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Boston Foundation Inc | Operating Support/Annual Fund | $10,000 |
| 2025 | K2N2 Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| 2025 | The Betsy & Alan D Cohn Foundation Inc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $350 |
| 2025 | The Gardener Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $125 |
| 2025 | The Artemisia Fund | TO SUPPORT ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORK THAT ENABLES USERS TO SHARE BIODIVERSITY INFORMATION | $100 |
| 2024 | Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | TO ENABLE INATURALIST TO REALIZE ITS POTENTIAL AS A GLOBAL SCIENTIFIC AND CONSERVATION SENSOR BY 2030, HARNESSING DATA FROM ITS USER COMMUNITY AND OPTIMIZING ADVANCES IN AI TO INFORM CRITICAL INSIGHTS AND TO CONNECT PEOPLE TO NATURE. | $2,500,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $157,500 |
| 2024 | BAND Foundation | iNaturalist Nature Story Hub | $150,000 |
| 2024 | Heinz Family Foundation | DESIGNATED PAYMENT BY SCOTT LOARIE, 2024 HEINZ AWARD WINNER - ENVIRONMENT | $125,000 |
| 2024 | Heinz Family Foundation | DESIGNATED PAYMENT BY KEN-ICHI M. UEDA, 2024 HEINZ AWARD WINNER - ENVIRONMENT | $125,000 |
| 2024 | The Wildwood Foundation | FOR MISSION SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Coleman Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Coleman Resid TW | UNRESTRICTED | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Texas Instruments Foundation | DONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM." | $1,508 |
| 2024 | Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | EMPLOYEE OR TRUSTEE RECOMMENDED GIFT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT. | $1,038 |
| 2024 | Charles P Berolzheimer Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $850 |
| 2024 | The Cigna Group Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSE | $280 |
| 2024 | The Betsy & Alan D Cohn Foundation Inc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $200 |
| 2024 | Conrad N Hilton Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $150 |
| 2024 | Reynolds American Foundation | CHARITABLE ACTIVTITIES | $54 |
| 2024 | MST Family Foundation | TO ASSIST NATURALISTS TO IDENTIFY PLANTS AND ANIMALS | $52 |
| 2023 | Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | TO ENABLE INATURALIST TO REALIZE ITS POTENTIAL AS A GLOBAL SCIENTIFIC AND CONSERVATION SENSOR BY 2030, HARNESSING DATA FROM ITS USER COMMUNITY AND OPTIMIZING ADVANCES IN MACHINE LEARNING AND AI TO INFORM SCIENTIFIC AND CONSERVATION INSIGHTS. | $3,800,000 |
| 2023 | Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | IN SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING WORK NECESSARY TO START A NEW, SUSTAINABLE TAX-EXEMPT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION. | $400,000 |
| 2023 | Texas Instruments Foundation | DONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM." | $1,350 |
| 2023 | Conrad N Hilton Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The Pfizer Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFTS | $100 |
| 2023 | MST Family Foundation | TO ASSIST NATURALISTS TO IDENTIFY PLANTS AND ANIMALS | $52 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Inaturalist?
Inaturalist is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation ($6.7M), Heinz Family Foundation ($250K), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($158K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $7.3M in grants to Inaturalist between 2023–2025.
Who is Inaturalist's largest funder?
Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Inaturalist, with $6.7M across 4 grants (2023–2024).
How much grant funding has Inaturalist received?
IRS 990 filings record $7.3M in grants to Inaturalist across 29 grants from 21 funders between 2023–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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