Good Forever Foundation
Accepts applications
Good Forever Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $991,727 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $22,954 and the largest $300,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$991,727
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$22,954
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$18.7 million
- New grantees93%
Giving in 2024 was up from $275,000 the year before.
93% 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 | $275,000 | 2 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $991,727 | 15 | $18.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jerry Sun 1401 Lavaca St 42000, Austin, TX 78701 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (512) 422-4327, jerry@goodforever.org |
| What to submit | Good forever foundation has a grant inquiry form which must be completed which includes information regarding the applicant's organization and programs. |
| Restrictions | The foundation makes grants to organizations that conduct research that contribute to the foundation's charitable purpose of artifical intelligence safety and biosecurity. |
What Good Forever Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California. It also paid $207,954 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $576,341 |
| Delaware | 1 | $113,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $66,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $17,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $11,432 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Palisade Research Inc | General program support | $300,000 |
| Topos Institute | General program support | $156,000 |
| Amodo | General program support | $135,000 |
| Earendil | General program support | $113,000 |
| Bramble Center for Information | General program support | $80,000 |
| Epistea | General program support | $50,000 |
| Panoplia Laboratories Inc | General program support | $50,000 |
| Individual | General program support | $22,954 |
| University of Southern California | General program support | $19,000 |
| Oregon State University | General program support | $17,000 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | General program support | $16,000 |
| Mathematical Metaphysics Institute | General program support | $11,432 |
| Far Ai Inc | General program support | $10,341 |
| Machine Intelligence | General program support | $10,000 |
| Center for Ai Safety | General program support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Blake Borgeson
- Chelsea Sun
- Jerry Sun
- Alex Vermeer
Questions people ask
Does Good Forever Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Good Forever Foundation give?
$991,727 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $22,954.
Who runs Good Forever Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Blake Borgeson (Director), Chelsea Sun (Secretary), Jerry Sun (President) and Alex Vermeer (Director).
What does Good Forever Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, international and education.