Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation
Palo Alto, California · EIN 455002209 · Private foundation
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation is a private foundation based in Palo Alto, California. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $213.3M in grants paid and $6.40B in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 402 individual grants from this funder — $1.22B awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for adult education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation funds
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, older adults.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| President and Fellows of Harvard College THE KEMPNER INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE | Cambridge, MA | $100.0M | 2022 |
| Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Inc MEDICAL RESEARCH | San Francisco, CA | $85.0M | 2022 |
| Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Inc MEDICAL RESEARCH | San Francisco, CA | $60.0M | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative 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 Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation
- Does Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation accept grant applications?
- Chan Zuckerberg Initiative 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 Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation fund?
- Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include President and Fellows of Harvard College, Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation give in grants?
- Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation reported $213.3M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.22B over 402 grants.
- Where is Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation located?
- Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation is based in Palo Alto, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 455002209.
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