Filecoin Foundation for the Decentralized Web
Preselected recipients only
Filecoin Foundation for the Decentralized Web is a private foundation in Middletown, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.8 million in 5 grants; the typical grant was $600,000 and the largest $1.0 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$2.8 million
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$600,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$9.6 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was down from $6.7 million the year before.
60% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $7.6 million | 7 | $12.3 million |
| 2023 | $6.7 million | 4 | $16.4 million |
| 2024 | $2.8 million | 5 | $9.6 million |
How to apply
Filecoin Foundation for the Decentralized Web 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $1.1 million |
| New York | 2 | $1.1 million |
| Delaware | 1 | $600,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic Frontier Foundation | Operating | $1.0 million |
| Freedom of the Press Foundation | Operating | $962,975 |
| Spritely Networked Communities Inst | Operating | $600,000 |
| Creative Commons Corporation | Operating | $150,000 |
| Witness Inc | Operating | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marta Belcher
- Brian Behlendorf
- Megan Klimen
- Clara Tsao
- Rainey Reitman
- Kristin Smith
- Sheila Warren
- Marcia Hofmann
Questions people ask
Does Filecoin Foundation for the Decentralized Web accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Filecoin Foundation for the Decentralized Web give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $600,000.
Who runs Filecoin Foundation for the Decentralized Web?
Its 2024 filing lists Marta Belcher (President), Brian Behlendorf (Director), Megan Klimen (Vice President) and Clara Tsao (Vice President) among 8 officers and trustees.