The Seasteading Institute
San Francisco, CA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
26-2386590
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Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis
Regional Funder
San Francisco, CA, US
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501(c)(3)
•
EIN
26-2386590
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•
Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Seasteading Institute is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on innovative approaches to governance and societal development. With a total of $117K in grants paid in 2024 to two grantees, the Institute operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
Works to enable floating societies which will allow the next generation of pioneers to test new ideas for government
Cause Areas
1
Social sciences
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FREE CITIES FOUNDATION
$117K
54%
CLOUD FACTORY COLLECTIVE FOR THE ARTS
$21K
10%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Seasteading Institute?
No. The Seasteading Institute does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Seasteading Institute give?
The Seasteading Institute primarily gives to organizations located in Wyoming. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are The Seasteading Institute’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Seasteading Institute fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $69 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Seasteading Institute make each year?
In 2024, The Seasteading Institute awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $117 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Seasteading Institute fund recently?
In 2024, The Seasteading Institute awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include FREE CITIES FOUNDATION and CLOUD FACTORY COLLECTIVE FOR THE ARTS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Seasteading Institute?
The Seasteading Institute does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.