Luis von Ahn Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Luis von Ahn Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.2 million in 43 grants; the typical grant was $60,000 and the largest $478,000. 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$4.2 million
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$60,000
- Largest grant$478,000
- Assets$8.3 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.9 million the year before.
38% 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 | $2.9 million | 31 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $4.2 million | 43 | $8.3 million |
How to apply
Luis von Ahn 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Luis von Ahn Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Colorado. It also paid $1.2 million in 14 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 2 | $555,000 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $510,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $350,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $207,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $195,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $180,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $165,000 |
| New York | 2 | $150,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $135,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $125,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Defensores de la Naturaleza | General operating funds | $478,000 |
| Women's International Network for Guatemalan Solutions Inc | General operating funds | $375,000 |
| Seattle International Foundation | General operating funds | $300,000 |
| Antigua International Education Foundation Inc | General operating funds | $250,000 |
| Institut Pirvado de Investigacion Sobre El Cambio Climtico (Icc) | General operating funds | $240,000 |
| Foundation of the University of the Valley of Guatemala | General operating funds | $200,000 |
| Maia | General operating funds | $180,000 |
| Wuqu' Kawoq Sa | General operating funds | $180,000 |
| Limitless Horizons Ixil Inc | General operating funds | $125,000 |
| Women's Justice Initiative Inc | General operating funds | $125,000 |
| Friends of Fafg Inc | General operating funds | $120,000 |
| Asociacion Civil Dialogos | General operating funds | $110,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope | General operating funds | $100,000 |
| Creamos Norte | General operating funds | $100,000 |
| Blue World Foundation Inc | General operating funds | $90,000 |
| Arcas Wildlife Rescue and Conservation | General operating funds | $90,000 |
| Be Just Inc | General operating funds | $85,000 |
| Iniciativa Guatemala | General operating funds | $75,000 |
| Planting Seeds International | General operating funds | $75,000 |
| Meso Foundation | General operating funds | $70,000 |
| Asociacion Guatemalteca de Historia Natural | General operating funds | $65,000 |
| Universidad del Valle | General operating funds | $60,000 |
| Global Fund for Children | Educational recovery project in central america | $50,000 |
| Plataforme Internacionale Contre L'impunite | General operating funds | $50,000 |
| Asociacion Casasito | Project for internal capacity building | $50,000 |
| Child Aid | General operating funds | $50,000 |
| Cooperative for Education | General operating funds | $50,000 |
| Tan Uxil | General operating funds | $50,000 |
| The Guatemalan Tomorrow Fund | General operating funds | $50,000 |
| Seattle International Foundation | Special project for advocacy strategy lab in washington dc | $50,000 |
| Arcas Wildlife Rescue and Conservation | Macaw release project | $42,000 |
| Asociacion El Directorio Guatemala | Capacity building grant | $30,400 |
| Laboratorio de Medios Sa | Capacity building grant | $30,000 |
| Asociacion Guatemalteca de Historia Natural | Enabling local conservation education | $25,000 |
| Ponoma Impact Foundation | Capacity building workshops for nonprofits project | $25,000 |
| She's the First | Training initiative project to increase girls' power in emerging community organizations | $25,000 |
| Asociacion Para El Liderazgo de Guatemala | General operating funds | $25,000 |
| Iciaad | Savings club in coastal fishing community in el safari, chinquimulilla, santa rosa | $25,000 |
| Instituto 25A | General operating funds | $25,000 |
| Mathkind Global Inc | General operating funds | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Luis von Ahn
- Rogelio Alvarez
- Rodrigo Barillas Until 1024
- Julianne Carlson Beg 1024
Questions people ask
Does Luis von Ahn Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Luis von Ahn Foundation give?
$4.2 million in tax year 2024, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $60,000.
Who runs Luis von Ahn Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Luis von Ahn (Founder and President), Rogelio Alvarez (Director and Treasurer), Rodrigo Barillas Until 1024 (Global Director and Secretary) and Julianne Carlson Beg 1024 (Interim Director of Foundation).
What does Luis von Ahn Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and youth programs.