World Science Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2026
Total received
$15.8M
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
44
Years covered
2020–2026
Who funds World Science Foundation?
World Science Foundation is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by John Templeton Foundation ($9.3M), The Simons Foundation Inc ($5.5M), The Della Pietra Foundation ($260K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $15.8M in grants to World Science Foundation between 2020–2026.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Templeton Foundation | $9,297,124 | 16 | 2020–2024 |
| The Simons Foundation Inc | $5,500,000 | 3 | 2020–2021 |
| The Della Pietra Foundation | $260,000 | 4 | 2021–2025 |
| The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fund for Strategic Innovation | $200,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Stephen Dellapietra and Pamela Hurst- | $150,000 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| The Bill and Ann Ziff Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Kavli Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Resnick Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Brandt Jackson Foundation | $39,400 | 2 | 2022–2025 |
| The Loreen Arbus Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Asen Foundation | $17,500 | 3 | 2021–2025 |
| Donors Trust Inc | $15,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Dianne & David Stern Foundation | $11,000 | 2 | 2025–2026 |
| MJS Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $8,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $7,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Sea Stone Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2022 |
| Purjes Foundation | $200 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2026) to $4.8M (2021). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
What grants has World Science Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Dianne & David Stern Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The Della Pietra Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $60,000 |
| 2025 | Resnick Foundation | DONEE'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | $50,000 |
| 2025 | The Brandt Jackson Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| 2025 | The Asen Foundation | SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | MJS Foundation Inc | GIFT PLEDGED AT THE 2025 FESTIVAL GALA | $10,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $8,000 |
| 2025 | The Dianne & David Stern Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,000 |
| 2024 | John Templeton Foundation | WORLD SCIENCE FESTIVAL BIG IDEAS SERIES | $1,365,877 |
| 2024 | John Templeton Foundation | WSF ECOSYSTEM BUILDING: A SHARED SPACE FOR SCIENTISTS, WRITERS, THINKERS, AND CREATORS | $233,096 |
| 2024 | John Templeton Foundation | CULTIVATING GENIUS INITIATIVE | $228,093 |
| 2024 | The Della Pietra Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Asen Foundation | SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Purjes Foundation | PROMOTE SCIENCE | $200 |
| 2023 | John Templeton Foundation | WORLD SCIENCE FESTIVAL BIG IDEAS SERIES | $1,365,878 |
| 2023 | John Templeton Foundation | CULTIVATING GENIUS INITIATIVE | $684,281 |
| 2023 | The Della Pietra Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Stephen Dellapietra and Pamela Hurst- | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $50,000 |
| 2023 | The Loreen Arbus Foundation | TO CULTIVATE A GENERAL PUBLIC INFORMED BY SCIENCE, INSPIRED BY ITS WONDER, CONVINCED OF ITS VALUE, AND PREPARED TO ENGAGE WITH ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR THE FUTURE | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $7,000 |
| 2022 | John Templeton Foundation | WORLD SCIENCE FESTIVAL BIG IDEAS SERIES | $910,585 |
| 2022 | John Templeton Foundation | WORLD SCIENCE FESTIVAL BIG IDEAS SERIES | $910,585 |
| 2022 | John Templeton Foundation | CULTIVATING GENIUS INITIATIVE | $684,281 |
| 2022 | The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fund for Strategic Innovation | WORLD SCIENCE SCHOLARS TRAVEL PROGRAM FOR 2022 WORLD SCIENCE FESTIVAL | $200,000 |
| 2022 | Stephen Dellapietra and Pamela Hurst- | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Donors Trust Inc | for general operations | $15,000 |
| 2022 | The Brandt Jackson Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $14,400 |
| 2022 | Sea Stone Foundation | RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, OR ARTISTIC | $500 |
| 2021 | The Simons Foundation Inc | WORLD SCIENCE FESTIVAL OUTRIGHT AND MATCHING GRANT | $2,400,000 |
| 2021 | John Templeton Foundation | CULTIVATING GENIUS INITIATIVE | $684,283 |
Showing 30 most recent of 44 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds World Science Foundation?
World Science Foundation is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by John Templeton Foundation ($9.3M), The Simons Foundation Inc ($5.5M), The Della Pietra Foundation ($260K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $15.8M in grants to World Science Foundation between 2020–2026.
Who is World Science Foundation's largest funder?
John Templeton Foundation is the largest recorded funder of World Science Foundation, with $9.3M across 16 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has World Science Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $15.8M in grants to World Science Foundation across 44 grants from 18 funders between 2020–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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