Good Ventures
Mountain View, California · EIN 452757586 · Private foundation
Based in Mountain View, California, Good Ventures has awarded $182.0M across 14 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2017. Its largest grant on record went to Silicon Valley Community Foundation. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Good Ventures funds
Good Ventures's giving carries a documented focus on health care, public health, scientific research, economic development, animal welfare.
Populations it has supported include low-income communities.
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 FOR SUPPORT OF THE OPEN PHILANTHROPY PROJECT FUND'S GRANTMAKING PORTFOLIO | Mountain View, CA | $172.0M | 2017 |
| Evidence Action Inc TO STRENGTHEN EVIDENCE ACTION'S OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $2.6M | 2017 |
| Idinsight TO SUPPORT THE MONITORING AND DEVELOPMENT OF GIVEWELL TOP CHARITIES | San Francisco, CA | $2.3M | 2017 |
How to apply for funding from Good Ventures
Good Ventures'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 Good Ventures
- Does Good Ventures accept grant applications?
- Good Ventures'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 Good Ventures fund?
- Good Ventures's grants focus on health care. Example recipients include Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Evidence Action Inc, Idinsight. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Good Ventures give in grants?
- Good Ventures reported $187.3M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2017). Across all years in our data it has awarded $182.0M over 14 grants.
- Where is Good Ventures located?
- Good Ventures is based in Mountain View, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 452757586.
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