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Two Blades Foundation

Evanston, Illinois  ·  EIN 562455310  ·  Private foundation

Based in Evanston, Illinois, Two Blades Foundation has awarded $1.5M across 9 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to University of California. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$4.4M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$17.6M
Assets (FY2020)
9
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What Two Blades Foundation funds

Two Blades Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

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.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
University of California
RESEARCH
Berkeley, CA$425K2020
University of California
RESEARCH
Berkeley, CA$250K2019
University of California
RESEARCH
Berkeley, CA$188K2017

How to apply for funding from Two Blades Foundation

Two Blades Foundation'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 2blades.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Two Blades Foundation

Does Two Blades Foundation accept grant applications?
Two Blades Foundation'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 Two Blades Foundation fund?
Two Blades Foundation's grants focus on higher education. Example recipients include University of California. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Two Blades Foundation give in grants?
Two Blades Foundation reported $4.4M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.5M over 9 grants.
Where is Two Blades Foundation located?
Two Blades Foundation is based in Evanston, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 562455310.
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About this profile. This page is built from Two Blades Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Two Blades Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.