AI Summary
The Beneficial AI Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on grantmaking that fosters advancements in artificial intelligence for societal benefit. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $360.3K across two grantees, and it operates on a relationship-based model, providing funding exclusively by invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
NON-PROFIT WORK TO HELP ENSURE THAT ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IS BENEFICIAL
Cause Areas
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Science
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT BERKELEY
BERKELEY, CA
$440.3K
58%
GOOD VENTURES FOUNDATION C/O APERCEN PARTNERS LLC
Palo Alto, CA
$314.2K
42%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BENEFICIAL AI FOUNDATION?
No. BENEFICIAL AI FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BENEFICIAL AI FOUNDATION give?
BENEFICIAL AI FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California. 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 BENEFICIAL AI FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BENEFICIAL AI FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $197 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BENEFICIAL AI FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, BENEFICIAL AI FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $360 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BENEFICIAL AI FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BENEFICIAL AI FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT BERKELEY and GOOD VENTURES FOUNDATION C/O APERCEN PARTNERS LLC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BENEFICIAL AI FOUNDATION?
BENEFICIAL AI FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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