BERKELEY EXISTENTIAL RISK INITIATIVE
AI Summary
The Berkeley Existential Risk Initiative is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on addressing existential risks through strategic funding. With a total of $2.1 million distributed to 19 grantees in 2024, the organization operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential collaboration can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO IMPROVE HUMAN CIVILIZATIONS LONG-TERM PROSPECTS FOR SURVIVAL AND FLOURISHING.
Cause Areas
1
Disasters and emergency management
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
$2.5M
29%
CENTER FOR APPLIED RATIONALITY
$1.7M
20%
MATS RESEARCH INC
$1.5M
18%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$342.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BERKELEY EXISTENTIAL RISK INITIATIVE?
No. BERKELEY EXISTENTIAL RISK INITIATIVE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BERKELEY EXISTENTIAL RISK INITIATIVE give?
BERKELEY EXISTENTIAL RISK INITIATIVE primarily gives to organizations located in California and Massachusetts. 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 BERKELEY EXISTENTIAL RISK INITIATIVE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BERKELEY EXISTENTIAL RISK INITIATIVE fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BERKELEY EXISTENTIAL RISK INITIATIVE make each year?
In 2024, BERKELEY EXISTENTIAL RISK INITIATIVE awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $2.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BERKELEY EXISTENTIAL RISK INITIATIVE fund recently?
In 2024, BERKELEY EXISTENTIAL RISK INITIATIVE awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include Silicon Valley Community Foundation, CENTER FOR APPLIED RATIONALITY, and MATS RESEARCH INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BERKELEY EXISTENTIAL RISK INITIATIVE?
BERKELEY EXISTENTIAL RISK INITIATIVE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.