Berkeley Existential Risk Initiative
Walnut, California · EIN 814820272 · Private foundation
Based in Walnut, California, Berkeley Existential Risk Initiative has awarded $5.9M across 19 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Silicon Valley Community Fdn. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Berkeley Existential Risk Initiative funds
Berkeley Existential Risk Initiative's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.
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.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silicon Valley Community Fdn Survival and Flourishing Fund | Mountain View, CA | $2.0M | 2019 |
| Mats Research Inc SUB GRANT AWARD | Berkeley, CA | $1.5M | 2024 |
| Silicon Valley Community Fdn Survival and Flourishing Fund | Mountain View, CA | $500K | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from Berkeley Existential Risk Initiative
Berkeley Existential Risk Initiative'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. You can review the foundation directly at existence.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Berkeley Existential Risk Initiative
- Does Berkeley Existential Risk Initiative accept grant applications?
- Berkeley Existential Risk Initiative'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 Berkeley Existential Risk Initiative fund?
- Berkeley Existential Risk Initiative's grants focus on higher education. Example recipients include Silicon Valley Community Fdn, Mats Research Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Berkeley Existential Risk Initiative give in grants?
- Berkeley Existential Risk Initiative reported $1.6M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.9M over 19 grants.
- Where is Berkeley Existential Risk Initiative located?
- Berkeley Existential Risk Initiative is based in Walnut, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 814820272.
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