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The Foresight Institute

The Foresight Institute

San Francisco, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
77-0119168
Regional Funder
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The Foresight Institute

San Francisco, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
77-0119168
Regional Funder

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Est.

1986

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Foresight Institute is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in California, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages in grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only process. Nonprofits interested in exploring potential funding opportunities can consider warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

The Foresight Institute works to advance science and technology for the benefit of life through grants, events, prizes, and fellowships.
Total Funding Given

$778.8K

2024
Grantees funded
10
Multi-year grantees
10%
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Total No. of Grants

11

Median 1st year grant
$65K
Median 2nd year grant
$35.1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
$107.1K
A
Allison Duettmann
Board Member
D
Dean Tribble
Board Member
S
Sonia Arrison
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Foresight Institute?
No. The Foresight Institute does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Foresight Institute give?
The Foresight Institute primarily gives to organizations located in California, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. 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 Foresight Institute’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Foresight Institute fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $65 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Foresight Institute make each year?
In 2024, The Foresight Institute awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $779 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Foresight Institute fund recently?
In 2024, The Foresight Institute awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include Ai Objectives Institute, FAR AI INC, and TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Foresight Institute?
The Foresight Institute does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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