Future of Life Institute
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Future of Life Institute is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $6.3M in total grants paid to 11 grantees in filing year 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants through relationship-based, invitation-only engagement; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
CATALYZE AND SUPPORT RESEARCH AND INITIATIVES FOR SAFEGUARDING LIFE AND DEVELOPING OPTIMISTIC VISIONS OF THE FUTURE.
Cause Areas
2
Science
Technology
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
LIGHTCONE FOUNDATION
SPARKS, NV
$56.5M
51%
Future of Life Foundation
Campbell, CA
$25M
23%

Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Mountain View, CA
$14.7M
13%
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Total No. of Grants
12
Median 1st year grant
$136.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$1.8M
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 24 grantees
- 17 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Future of Life Institute?
No. Future of Life Institute does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Future of Life Institute give?
Future of Life Institute primarily gives to organizations located in Nevada, California, and Delaware. 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 Future of Life Institute’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Future of Life Institute fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $137 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Future of Life Institute make each year?
In 2024, Future of Life Institute awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $6.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Future of Life Institute fund recently?
In 2024, Future of Life Institute awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include LIGHTCONE FOUNDATION, Future of Life Foundation, and Silicon Valley Community Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Future of Life Institute?
Future of Life Institute does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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