Ted Foundation Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2024
Total received
$116.2M
Foundation funders
48
Grants recorded
108
Years covered
2019–2024
Who funds Ted Foundation Inc?
Ted Foundation Inc is funded by 48 grantmakers, led by National Philanthropic Trust ($35.3M), The Benificus Foundation ($30.2M), Silicon Valley Community Foundation ($12.5M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $116.2M in grants to Ted Foundation Inc between 2019–2024.
Show all 48 funders
| Global Impact | $50,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Tandem Philanthropies | $50,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Dry Farm Foundation | $50,000 | 2 | 2022 |
| Earthsense Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Donors Trust Inc | $50,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| The Lederhausen Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| B612 Foundation | $32,000 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| White Flag Foundation | $27,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Hornthal Family Foundation | $26,521 | 1 | 2024 |
| Clear Eye Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Muriel Pollia Foundation | $20,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Larson Legacy | $15,750 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Sabrina Merage Foundation | $7,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Sydney D Holland Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Louis Stewart Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Arizae Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Electra Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Ernest H Hui Family Foundation | $1,000 | 2 | 2019–2020 |
| Purjes Foundation | $530 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Jk Family Foundation | $155 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Jeff and Jenifer Westphal Foundation | $50 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | $50 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Ted Foundation Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $25,137,173 |
| 2024 | The Benificus Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $7,412,671 |
| 2024 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Community Development | $3,250,000 |
| 2024 | Valhalla Foundation | SCALING COLLABORATIVE PHILANTHROPY INITIATIVES | $3,000,000 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $2,000,000 |
| 2024 | Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund | ARTS AND CULTURE | $1,002,750 |
| 2024 | Sergey Brin Family Foundation | SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS | $1,000,000 |
| 2024 | Dalio Foundation Inc | RESTRICTED TO SUPPORT TED'S INFECTIOUS GENEROSITY BOOK LAUNCH | $1,000,000 |
| 2024 | The Skoll Foundation | AUDACIOUS PROJECT | $650,000 |
| 2024 | John Templeton Foundation | HOW TO BE A BETTER HUMAN WITH CHRIS DUFFY - VIDEO SERIES | $449,575 |
| 2024 | The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation | TED Next Conference 2024 | $150,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Heinz Family Foundation | FOR THE TED FELLOWS PROGRAM | $50,000 |
| 2024 | White Flag Foundation | Charitable | $27,500 |
| 2024 | Hornthal Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $26,521 |
| 2024 | Oak Park-river Forest | TO SUPPORT GENERAL PROGRAM SERVICES | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Jewish Communal Fund | IN FURTHERANCE OF GRANTEE'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Muriel Pollia Foundation | GENERAL FUND GRANT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Larson Legacy | GENERAL FUNDING | $8,750 |
| 2024 | Purjes Foundation | IMPROVE LIVING CONDITIONS IN AFRICA | $360 |
| 2024 | Jk Family Foundation | To spread knowledge and opportunities to everyone everywhere for free. TED-Ed - TEDs youth and education initiative - aims to spark and celebrate the ideas and knowledge-sharing of teachers and students around the world. | $60 |
| 2024 | Jeff and Jenifer Westphal Foundation | GENERAL | $50 |
| 2024 | The Pfizer Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFTS | $50 |
| 2023 | The Benificus Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $8,907,643 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $2,895,323 |
| 2023 | Gates Foundation | PUBLIC AWARENESS AND ANALYSIS | $2,000,000 |
| 2023 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Community Development | $1,750,000 |
| 2023 | Sergey Brin Family Foundation | PRODUCE FREE, HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS | $1,000,000 |
| 2023 | Valhalla Foundation | SCALING COLLABORATIVE PHILANTHROPY INITIATIVES | $1,000,000 |
| 2023 | The Skoll Foundation | 2024 TED Programs | $750,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 108 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Ted Foundation Inc?
Ted Foundation Inc is funded by 48 grantmakers, led by National Philanthropic Trust ($35.3M), The Benificus Foundation ($30.2M), Silicon Valley Community Foundation ($12.5M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $116.2M in grants to Ted Foundation Inc between 2019–2024.
Who is Ted Foundation Inc's largest funder?
National Philanthropic Trust is the largest recorded funder of Ted Foundation Inc, with $35.3M across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Ted Foundation Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $116.2M in grants to Ted Foundation Inc across 108 grants from 48 funders between 2019–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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