Ultraintelligence Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ultraintelligence Foundation is a private foundation in Newton, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $165,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$165,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$6.2 million
- New grantees89%
Giving in 2025 was down from $171,000 the year before.
89% of its 2025 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 | $35,000 | 3 | $27,068 |
| 2024 | $171,000 | 2 | $6.2 million |
| 2025 | $165,000 | 9 | $6.2 million |
How to apply
Ultraintelligence 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 Ultraintelligence Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $40,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Pennsylvania State University | Program support | $100,000 |
| Stevenson University | Program support | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Weston Public Library | Program support | $10,000 |
| The Trustees of the Newton Free Library | Program support | $10,000 |
| Cary Memorial Library Foundation Inc | Program support | $10,000 |
| Goucher College | Program support | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Waltham Public Library | Program support | $5,000 |
| Enoch Pratt Free Library of Baltimore City | Program support | $5,000 |
| Concord Free Public Library Corporation | Program support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph Bates
Questions people ask
Does Ultraintelligence Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ultraintelligence Foundation give?
$165,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Ultraintelligence Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joseph Bates (Trustee).
What does Ultraintelligence Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.