Possibility Labs
San Francisco, California · EIN 853989363 · Private foundation
Possibility Labs is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2024) reports $24.8M in grants paid and $45.9M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 449 individual grants from this funder — $62.5M awarded across 2022–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Possibility Labs funds
Possibility Labs's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, economic development, environment & conservation, faith-based (christian), and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, foster youth, indigenous, lgbtq people.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge for Billions REGRANT TO EXTERNAL ACCOUNT | New York, NY | $1.8M | 2024 |
| Fresno Community Development Financial Institution Dba Access Plus Capital EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP LOAN PILOT | Fresno, CA | $1.8M | 2023 |
| The Guild GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Decatur, GA | $1.7M | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Possibility Labs
Possibility Labs'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 possibilitylabs.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Possibility Labs
- Does Possibility Labs accept grant applications?
- Possibility Labs'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 Possibility Labs fund?
- Possibility Labs's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Bridge for Billions, Fresno Community Development Financial Institution Dba Access Plus Capital, The Guild. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Possibility Labs give in grants?
- Possibility Labs reported $24.8M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $62.5M over 449 grants.
- Where is Possibility Labs located?
- Possibility Labs is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 853989363.
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