Sergey Brin Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sergey Brin Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $689 million in 170 grants; the typical grant was $1.0 million and the largest $79.9 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$689 million
- Number of grants170
- Typical grant$1.0 million
- Largest grant$79.9 million
- Assets$4.3 billion
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2024 was up from $430 million the year before.
45% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $430 million | 129 | $4.1 billion |
| 2024 | $689 million | 170 | $4.3 billion |
How to apply
Sergey Brin Family 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 Sergey Brin Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to New York. It also paid $38.2 million in 16 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 38 | $285 million |
| California | 78 | $272 million |
| District of Columbia | 13 | $27.6 million |
| Florida | 1 | $25.0 million |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $19.5 million |
| Colorado | 6 | $17.4 million |
| Virginia | 3 | $4.6 million |
| Hawaii | 1 | $3.0 million |
| Maryland | 4 | $2.2 million |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1.5 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | Asap initiative | $79.9 million |
| Climate Imperative Foundation | General operating support | $49.0 million |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | Asap initiative | $47.0 million |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | General operating support | $30.1 million |
| United States Energy Foundation | General operating support | $29.0 million |
| UCSF Foundation | Research support for parkinson's disease | $27.9 million |
| UCSF Foundation | Research support | $25.0 million |
| DAFGIVING360 | General operating support | $25.0 million |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | Asap initiative | $24.1 million |
| BD2 LLC | Support for bipolar disorder research | $20.3 million |
| Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University | Scan project | $19.8 million |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | General operating support | $18.2 million |
| Broad Institute Inc | Support for cns research | $17.5 million |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | Lrrk2 investigative therapeutics exchange | $15.5 million |
| Rewiring America Inc | General operating support | $12.0 million |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | Path to prevention (p2p) platform study | $10.0 million |
| Aspen Global Change Institute Inc | General operating support | $10.0 million |
| Blue Meridian Partners Inc | Bay area support | $10.0 million |
| Climateworks Foundation | General operating support | $7.6 million |
| UCSF Foundation | Research support | $6.6 million |
| UCSF Foundation | Research support | $6.6 million |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | Lrrk2 investigative therapeutics exchange | $6.4 million |
| Regents of the University of California | Institute for carbon management | $6.0 million |
| Ocean Energy Pathway | Energy initiatives | $6.0 million |
| Stichting European Climate Foundation | General operating support | $6.0 million |
| Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University | Support for autism research | $5.6 million |
| Target ALS Foundation | General operating support | $5.0 million |
| Multiplier | Energy initiatives | $5.0 million |
| Tipping Point Community | General operating support | $5.0 million |
| Earth Fire Alliance | Wildfire technology | $5.0 million |
| Pacific Environment and Resources Center | General operating support | $5.0 million |
| Tara Climate LTD | General operating support | $5.0 million |
| Tara Climate LTD | General operating support | $5.0 million |
| Climateworks Foundation | General operating support | $5.0 million |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | General operating support | $4.9 million |
| Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University | Support for parkinson's disease research | $4.0 million |
| The Aspen Institute Inc | General operating support | $3.9 million |
| International Land and Forest Tenure Facility | General operating support | $3.6 million |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | General operating support | $3.5 million |
| The National Wildlife Federation | Energy initiatives | $3.3 million |
Officers and trustees
- Sergey Brin
- Tara Farnsworth
- Robert Brown
Questions people ask
Does Sergey Brin Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sergey Brin Family Foundation give?
$689 million in tax year 2024, across 170 grants, with a typical grant of $1.0 million.
Who runs Sergey Brin Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sergey Brin (Director & President), Tara Farnsworth (Treasurer) and Robert Brown (Secretary).
What does Sergey Brin Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, health and environment and conservation.