OpenAI Inc
AI Summary
OpenAI Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $7.6M in total grants paid to 35 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.
Mission Statement
OpenAIs goal is to advance digital intelligence in the way that is most likely to benefit humanity, unconstrained by a need to generate financial return. OpenAI believes that artificial intelligence technology will help shape the 21st century and want to help the world build safe AI technology and ensure that AI's benefits are as widely and evenly distributed as possible.
Cause Areas
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Technology
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UBI Charitable Inc
Oakland, CA
$10.1M
49%
MERIDIAN PRIME INC
Dillon, CO
$1M
5%
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA
$950K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
22
Median 1st year grant
$110K
Median 2nd year grant
$333.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 34 grantees
- 55 board & team members
- 9 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to OpenAI Inc?
No. OpenAI Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does OpenAI Inc give?
OpenAI Inc primarily gives to organizations located in California, Colorado, 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 OpenAI Inc’s grants?
The largest share of grants from OpenAI Inc fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $110 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does OpenAI Inc make each year?
In 2024, OpenAI Inc awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $7.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did OpenAI Inc fund recently?
In 2024, OpenAI Inc awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include UBI Charitable Inc, MERIDIAN PRIME INC, and Carnegie Mellon University. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to OpenAI Inc?
OpenAI Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.