Tiny Blue Dot Inc
Santa Monica, California · EIN 464924931 · Private foundation
Tiny Blue Dot Inc is a private foundation based in Santa Monica, California. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $8.3M in grants paid and $96.3M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 82 individual grants from this funder — $67.4M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for adult education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Tiny Blue Dot Inc funds
Tiny Blue Dot Inc's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, disability services, education, health care, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, foster youth, indigenous, older adults, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlikely Collaborators Foundation GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Santa Monica, CA | $25.0M | 2022 |
| Usona Institute Inc Supporting preclinical and clinical studies of 5-MeO-DMT and psilocybin (two consciousness-expanding medicines) for treating mental health d | Madison, WI | $3.0M | 2022 |
| Usona Institute Inc Support clinical research on psilocybin and 5-MeO-DMT and their potential ability to help treat patients with mental health conditions, prov | Madison, WI | $2.6M | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Tiny Blue Dot Inc
Tiny Blue Dot Inc'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 tinybluedotfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Tiny Blue Dot Inc
- Does Tiny Blue Dot Inc accept grant applications?
- Tiny Blue Dot Inc'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 Tiny Blue Dot Inc fund?
- Tiny Blue Dot Inc's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Unlikely Collaborators Foundation, Usona Institute Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Tiny Blue Dot Inc give in grants?
- Tiny Blue Dot Inc reported $8.3M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $67.4M over 82 grants.
- Where is Tiny Blue Dot Inc located?
- Tiny Blue Dot Inc is based in Santa Monica, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 464924931.
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