LIGHTCONE FOUNDATION
SPARKS, NV, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
92-0636259
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Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis
Regional Funder
SPARKS, NV, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
92-0636259
•
•
Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The LIGHTCONE FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants exclusively by invitation. With a total of $10 million in grants paid in 2023 to a single grantee, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with LIGHTCONE FOUNDATION can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
TO SUPPORTING THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE FUTURE OF LIFE FOUNDATION, PRIMARILY VIA GRANTMAKING.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

Silicon Valley Community Foundation
$10M
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LIGHTCONE FOUNDATION?
No. LIGHTCONE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LIGHTCONE FOUNDATION give?
LIGHTCONE 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 LIGHTCONE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LIGHTCONE FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $10 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LIGHTCONE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, LIGHTCONE FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $10 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LIGHTCONE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2023, LIGHTCONE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include Silicon Valley Community Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LIGHTCONE FOUNDATION?
LIGHTCONE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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