Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation is a private foundation in Palo Alto, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $166 million in 53 grants; the typical grant was $1.2 million and the largest $60.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$166 million
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$1.2 million
- Largest grant$60.0 million
- Assets$7.5 billion
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $58.0 million the year before.
25% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $58.0 million | 59 | $6.3 billion |
| 2024 | $166 million | 53 | $7.5 billion |
How to apply
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to California. It also paid $6.6 million in 4 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 17 | $149 million |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $33.4 million |
| Hawaii | 2 | $9.7 million |
| Washington | 3 | $8.7 million |
| New York | 3 | $6.2 million |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $5.6 million |
| North Carolina | 1 | $4.3 million |
| Tennessee | 2 | $2.7 million |
| Georgia | 1 | $2.3 million |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2.2 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CZ Biohub SF LLC | Science: cz biohub san francsico core support | $60.0 million |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | The kempner institute for the study of natural and artificial intelligence at harvard university | $29.6 million |
| CZ Biohub Chicago LLC | Science: cz biohub chicago core support | $18.0 million |
| Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Inc | For general operating support | $14.1 million |
| Chan Zuckerberg Institute for Advanced Biological Imaging LLC | Science: cz imaging institute core support | $12.2 million |
| CZ Biohub New York LLC | Science: cz biohub new york core support | $12.0 million |
| Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Inc | For general operating support | $11.5 million |
| San Francisco General Hospital Foundation | To support the capital campaign | $11.5 million |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Ocean conservation | $7.7 million |
| Resolve to Save Lives Inc | For general operating support | $5.0 million |
| University of Washington | Science: cell science | $5.0 million |
| The Just Trust for Education | For general operating support | $4.3 million |
| The University College London | Science: imaging | $2.6 million |
| University of Washington | Science: science in society | $2.5 million |
| United Kingdom Research and Innovation | Science: imaging | $2.5 million |
| Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science | Science: precision health | $2.3 million |
| Howard University | Science: precision health | $2.3 million |
| Meharry Medical College | Science: precision health | $2.3 million |
| The Morehouse School of Medicine Inc | Science: precision health | $2.3 million |
| Yale University | Education: research to practice - measures | $2.2 million |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | School of medicine - medical training | $2.0 million |
| Human Cell Atlas Inc | Science: cell science | $1.7 million |
| The Pew Charitable Trusts | Science: open science | $1.5 million |
| Regents of the University of California at Berkeley | Science: imaging | $1.5 million |
| Federal Institute of Technology Zurich | Science: cell science | $1.4 million |
| Equal Opportunity Schools | Education: research to practice - measures | $1.2 million |
| Regents of the University of California San Francisco | Science: infectious disease | $1.2 million |
| Education Leaders of Color Inc | For general operating support | $1.0 million |
| FPF Education and Innovation Foundation | For general operating support | $1.0 million |
| Latinos for Education Inc | For general operating support | $1.0 million |
| National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Inc | For general operating support | $1.0 million |
| Regents of the University of California Santa Barbara | Science: imaging | $1.0 million |
| Surge Institute | For general operating support | $1.0 million |
| Regents of the University of California at Berkeley | Science: imaging | $768,646 |
| Search Institute | Education: along | $750,000 |
| Buildcasa Inc | Housing: invest in innovation | $725,000 |
| Griptape Inc | For general operating support | $700,000 |
| Child Trends | Education: research to practice - measures | $560,500 |
| Project Evident Inc | Education: research to practice - measures | $560,000 |
| Fellowship for Race & Equity in Education | For general operating support | $500,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Zuckerberg
- Liz Castellanos
- Kimberly Neufeld
- Brian Manca
Questions people ask
Does Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation give?
$166 million in tax year 2024, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $1.2 million.
Who runs Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mark Zuckerberg (Trustee), Liz Castellanos (Finance Officer (As of 9/13/24)), Kimberly Neufeld (Finance Officer (As of 9/13/24)) and Brian Manca (Finance Officer (Thru 9/13/24)).
What does Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, education and health.