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Aphorism Foundation

San Francisco, California  ·  EIN 464347021  ·  Private foundation

Based in San Francisco, California, Aphorism Foundation has awarded $121.0M across 86 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Probabilistic Computing Foundation Inc. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$9.6M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$992.4M
Assets (FY2020)
86
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What Aphorism Foundation funds

Aphorism Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, higher education.

Arts & CultureEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHigher Education

Populations it has supported include rural communities.

rural communities

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Probabilistic Computing Foundation Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Cambridge, MA$14.5M2023
Earth Species Project
GENERAL SUPPORT
West Hollywood, CA$10.0M2024
Probabilistic Computing Foundation Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Cambridge, MA$10.0M2024

How to apply for funding from Aphorism Foundation

Aphorism Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.

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Frequently asked questions about Aphorism Foundation

Does Aphorism Foundation accept grant applications?
Aphorism Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Aphorism Foundation fund?
Aphorism Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Probabilistic Computing Foundation Inc, Earth Species Project. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Aphorism Foundation give in grants?
Aphorism Foundation reported $9.6M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $121.0M over 86 grants.
Where is Aphorism Foundation located?
Aphorism Foundation is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 464347021.
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About this profile. This page is built from Aphorism Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Aphorism Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.