Telescope Fund
Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 862577635 · Private foundation
Based in Washington, District of Columbia, Telescope Fund has awarded $75.1M across 167 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to One Arizona. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Telescope Fund funds
Telescope Fund's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, education, higher education, youth development.
Populations it has supported include children, youth pop.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Arizona PROJECT SUPPORT | Phoenix, AZ | $2.5M | 2023 |
| The Recycling Partnership Inc PROJECT SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $2.2M | 2024 |
| Florida Rising Together PROJECT SUPPORT | Miami, FL | $1.7M | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Telescope Fund
Telescope Fund'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 telescopefund.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Telescope Fund
- Does Telescope Fund accept grant applications?
- Telescope Fund'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 Telescope Fund fund?
- Telescope Fund's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include One Arizona, The Recycling Partnership Inc, Florida Rising Together. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Telescope Fund give in grants?
- Telescope Fund reported $10.3M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $75.1M over 167 grants.
- Where is Telescope Fund located?
- Telescope Fund is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 862577635.
- How can I find foundations similar to Telescope Fund?
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