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Autodesk Foundation

San Rafael, California  ·  EIN 611703255  ·  Private foundation

Autodesk Foundation is a private foundation based in San Rafael, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $28.3M in grants paid and $7.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 7 individual grants from this funder — $92.2M awarded across 2018–2025 — including its support for environment & conservation. Below is its full funding profile.

$28.3M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$7.1M
Total assets
7
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Autodesk Foundation funds

Autodesk Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on environment & conservation, economic development, scientific research.

Environment & ConservationEconomic DevelopmentScientific Research

Populations it has supported include low-income communities.

low-income communities

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Impact Assets Inc
FOR IMPACT DESIGN PROGRAM
Bethesda, MD$33.0M2024
Impact Assets Inc
FOR IMPACT DESIGN PROGRAM
Bethesda, MD$28.3M2021
Impact Assets Inc
FOR IMPACT DESIGN PROGRAM
Bethesda, MD$18.0M2023
Impact Assets Inc
FOR IMPACT DESIGN PROGRAM
Bethesda, MD$6.4M2025
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
For Impact Design Program
Mountain View, CA$3.4M2018
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
For Impact Design Program
Mountain View, CA$1.6M2018
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
For Impact Design Program
Mountain View, CA$1.5M2018

Autodesk Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$6.5M
2021$28.3M
2023$18.0M
2024$33.0M
2025$6.4M

How to apply for funding from Autodesk Foundation

Autodesk Foundation'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 autodesk.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Autodesk Foundation

Does Autodesk Foundation accept grant applications?
Autodesk Foundation'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 Autodesk Foundation fund?
Autodesk Foundation's grants focus on environment & conservation. Recent recipients include Impact Assets Inc, Impact Assets Inc, Impact Assets Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Autodesk Foundation give in grants?
Autodesk Foundation reported $28.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $92.2M over 7 grants.
Where is Autodesk Foundation located?
Autodesk Foundation is based in San Rafael, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 611703255.
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About this profile. This page is built from Autodesk Foundation'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 Autodesk Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.