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2040 Foundation Inc

Charlotte, North Carolina  ·  EIN 463891359  ·  Private foundation

2040 Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $17.3M in grants paid and $147.0M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 47 individual grants from this funder — $79.9M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for education. Below is its full funding profile.

$17.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$147.0M
Total assets
47
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What 2040 Foundation Inc funds

2040 Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on education, environment & conservation, legal aid, substance use & recovery.

EducationEnvironment & ConservationLegal AidSubstance Use & Recovery

Populations it has supported include families, women girls.

familieswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for 2040 Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund
SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY INITIATIVES
New York, NY$9.2M2024
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund
Support of Community Initiatives
New York, NY$7.4M2023
Schwab Charitable
SUPPORT FOR CLEAN ENERGY INITIATIVES
Orlando, FL$6.3M2018
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund
Support of Community Initiatives
New York, NY$5.6M2022
Schwab Charitable Fund
Support of Community Initiatives
San Francisco, CA$5.6M2020
Schwab Charitable
Support for Clean Enery Initiatives
Orlando, FL$5.6M2019
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund
Support of Community Initiatives
New York, NY$5.2M2020
1st Street Foundation
TO MAKE CLIMATE RISK ACCESSIBLE, EASY TO UNDERSTAND AND ACTIONABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS, GOVERNMENTS, AND INDUSTRY.
Brooklyn, NY$4.5M2022
Clearpath Inc
Support for Clean Energy Innovation Initiatives
Washington, DC$3.8M2020
Clearpath Inc
Support for Clean Energy Innovation Initiatives
Washington, DC$3.7M2019
1st Street Foundation
TO MAKE CLIMATE RISK ACCESSIBLE, EASY TO UNDERSTAND AND ACTIONABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS, GOVERNMENTS, AND INDUSTRY.
Brooklyn, NY$3.6M2023
Clearpath Inc
Support for Clean Energy Innovation Initiatives
Washington, DC$2.7M2022
American Flood Coalition
Support of Community Initiatives
Washington, DC$2.1M2022
American Flood Coalition
Support of Community Initiatives
Washington, DC$1.8M2020
Clearpath Inc
Support for Clean Energy Innovation Initiatives
Washington, DC$1.3M2023

2040 Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$7.9M
2019$11.9M
2020$17.1M
2022$15.8M
2023$14.3M
2024$12.8M

How to apply for funding from 2040 Foundation Inc

2040 Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at mission2040.org.

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Frequently asked questions about 2040 Foundation Inc

Does 2040 Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
2040 Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does 2040 Foundation Inc fund?
2040 Foundation Inc's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund, Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund, Schwab Charitable. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does 2040 Foundation Inc give in grants?
2040 Foundation Inc reported $17.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $79.9M over 47 grants.
Where is 2040 Foundation Inc located?
2040 Foundation Inc is based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 463891359.
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About this profile. This page is built from 2040 Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with 2040 Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.