The Long Now Foundation
San Francisco, CA ·EIN 68-0384748 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
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Who funds The Long Now Foundation?
The Long Now Foundation is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Charities Aid Foundation America ($890K), Amara Foundation ($167K), Donors Trust Inc ($122K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to The Long Now Foundation between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $890,087 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Amara Foundation | $167,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Donors Trust Inc | $122,000 | 5 | 2021–2024 |
| Internet Archive | $48,277 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $35,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $31,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $12,300 | 1 | 2024 |
| The O'reilly Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Helen & William Mazer Foundation | $6,500 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Leaves of Grass Fund | $3,500 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Elkes Foundation Iii | $2,180 | 1 | 2022 |
| 10129 Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Jc & Jessie Seacrest Family Fndtn | $815 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Data for Betterment Foundation | $96 | 1 | 2021 |
What grants has The Long Now Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Helen & William Mazer Foundation | CHARITABLE PURPOSES. | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $251,404 |
| 2024 | Amara Foundation | Foster longer term thinking | $107,000 |
| 2024 | Donors Trust Inc | in support of Michael Bensons Sanctuary Project | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $12,300 |
| 2024 | Helen & William Mazer Foundation | CHARITABLE PURPOSES. | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Jc & Jessie Seacrest Family Fndtn | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $500 |
| 2023 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $350,561 |
| 2023 | Amara Foundation | Foster longer term thinking | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Donors Trust Inc | for the Sanctuary Project | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The O'reilly Foundation | SUPPORT FOR OPERATING COSTS, GRANTEE TO DETERMINE HOW THE FUNDS ARE TO BE USED. | $10,000 |
| 2023 | 10129 Foundation | TO PRODUCE ESSAYS, TALKS, AND GATHERINGS TO PROMOTE A CULTURE OF LONG TERM THINKING. | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Helen & William Mazer Foundation | CHARITABLE PURPOSES. | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Jc & Jessie Seacrest Family Fndtn | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $100 |
| 2022 | Donors Trust Inc | for the Sanctuary Project | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,500 |
| 2022 | Amara Foundation | Foster longer term thinking | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Donors Trust Inc | for general operations | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Helen & William Mazer Foundation | CHARITABLE PURPOSES. | $2,500 |
| 2022 | Elkes Foundation Iii | Charitable | $2,180 |
| 2022 | Leaves of Grass Fund | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Jc & Jessie Seacrest Family Fndtn | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $215 |
| 2021 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $288,122 |
| 2021 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $31,000 |
| 2021 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $22,500 |
| 2021 | Internet Archive | General Support | $18,222 |
| 2021 | Donors Trust Inc | for general operations | $12,000 |
| 2021 | Leaves of Grass Fund | CHARITABLE | $2,500 |
| 2021 | Helen & William Mazer Foundation | CHARITABLE PURPOSES. | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Data for Betterment Foundation | ENVIRONMENTAL | $96 |
Showing 30 most recent of 31 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Long Now Foundation?
The Long Now Foundation is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Charities Aid Foundation America ($890K), Amara Foundation ($167K), Donors Trust Inc ($122K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to The Long Now Foundation between 2020–2025.
Who is The Long Now Foundation's largest funder?
Charities Aid Foundation America is the largest recorded funder of The Long Now Foundation, with $890K across 3 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has The Long Now Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to The Long Now Foundation across 31 grants from 14 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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