Foundational Questions Institute
Decatur, Georgia · EIN 270632031 · Private foundation
Foundational Questions Institute is a private foundation based in Decatur, Georgia. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $4.4M in grants paid and $1.0M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 12 individual grants from this funder — $13.1M awarded across 2018–2022 — including its support for scientific research. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Foundational Questions Institute funds
Foundational Questions Institute's giving carries a documented focus on scientific research.
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 Foundation Grants for physics and cosmology programs through a donor advised fund. | Mountain View, CA | $5.0M | 2019 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation GRANTS FOR PHYSICS AND COSMOLOGY PROGRAMS THROUGH A DONOR ADVISED FUND | Mountain View, CA | $4.3M | 2020 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation Grants for physics and cosmology programs through a donor advised fund. | Mountain View, CA | $2.1M | 2018 |
How to apply for funding from Foundational Questions Institute
From Foundational Questions Institute's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.
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Frequently asked questions about Foundational Questions Institute
- Does Foundational Questions Institute accept grant applications?
- Yes — Foundational Questions Institute's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Foundational Questions Institute fund?
- Foundational Questions Institute's grants focus on scientific research. Example recipients include Silicon Valley Community Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Foundational Questions Institute give in grants?
- Foundational Questions Institute reported $4.4M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $13.1M over 12 grants.
- Where is Foundational Questions Institute located?
- Foundational Questions Institute is based in Decatur, Georgia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 270632031.
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