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Founders Pledge Inc

New York, New York  ·  EIN 371795297  ·  Private foundation

Founders Pledge Inc is a New York-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $3.4M in annual giving against $11.0M in assets. This page documents the 304 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Founders Pledge Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$3.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$11.0M
Total assets
304
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Founders Pledge Inc funds

Founders Pledge Inc's giving carries a documented focus on environment & conservation, food & agriculture, health care, higher education, mental health, and related causes.

Environment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationMental HealthPublic Health

Populations it has supported include women girls.

women girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Founders Pledge Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Deployus
FUND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Boston, MA$8.9M2024
Clean Air Task Force (catf)
GENERAL SUPPORT AND SUPPORT OF SUPER HOT ROCK GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
Boston, MA$3.6M2022
Founders Pledge Ltd
GENERAL SUPPORT, SUPPORT PPF, GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
$3.2M2022
Tsinghua Education Foundation Na Inc
CHINA CARBON NEUTRALITY PROJECT OF THE INSTITUTE OF ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMY, TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY FOR THE COMPONENTS ON RETROFITTING
Milpitas, CA$2.5M2023
Ukraine Trustchain
GENERAL SUPPORT
Evanston, IL$2.3M2023
Alignment Research Center
GENERAL SUPPORT
Walnut, CA$2.2M2022
Clean Air Task Force (catf)
GENERAL SUPPORT
Boston, MA$2.0M2023
Center for Applied Rationality (cfar)
GENERAL SUPPORT OF LIGHTCONE INFRASTRUCTURE AND COORDINATION PROJECT
Berkeley, CA$1.9M2023
Alignment Research Center
GENERAL SUPPORT OF ARC EVALS TEAM
Covina, CA$1.8M2023
Allfed Institute
GENERAL SUPPORT
Lafayette, CO$1.6M2023
Center for Applied Rationality
GENERAL SUPPORT OF LIGHTCONE INFRASTRUCTURE
Berkeley, CA$1.5M2022
Redwood Research
GENERAL SUPPORT
Berkeley, CA$1.3M2022
Manifold for Charity (aka Manifold Markets)
GENERAL SUPPORT
Austin, TX$1.2M2023
Effective Altruism Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT OF CENTER ON LONG-TERM RISK
Berkeley, CA$1.2M2022
Far Ai Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
San Diego, CA$1.1M2023

Founders Pledge Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$608K
2020$3.4M
2022$25.1M
2023$33.0M
2024$26.3M

How to apply for funding from Founders Pledge Inc

Founders Pledge Inc'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 founderspledge.com.

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Frequently asked questions about Founders Pledge Inc

Does Founders Pledge Inc accept grant applications?
Founders Pledge Inc'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 Founders Pledge Inc fund?
Founders Pledge Inc's grants focus on environment & conservation. Recent recipients include Deployus, Clean Air Task Force (catf), Founders Pledge Ltd. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Founders Pledge Inc give in grants?
Founders Pledge Inc reported $3.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $88.4M over 304 grants.
Where is Founders Pledge Inc located?
Founders Pledge Inc is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 371795297.
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About this profile. This page is built from Founders Pledge Inc'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 Founders Pledge Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.