Mind Science Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mind Science Foundation is a private foundation in San Antonio, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $100,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$100,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$527,855
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $100,000 the year before.
67% 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 | $100,000 | 3 | $781,136 |
| 2024 | $100,000 | 3 | $527,855 |
How to apply
Mind Science 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 Mind Science Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in California. It also paid $30,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $70,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salk Institute for Biological Studies | Research grant | $40,000 |
| Stanford University | Research grant | $30,000 |
| Paris Brain Institute | Research grant | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr Juan Ramos Dominguez
- Patricia Diaz Dennis
- Cat Dizon
- Jim Keys
- Josh Essery Psyd
- Jenny Hsieh PHD
- Sudha Seshadri MD
- Brian Beem Jr
- Kimberley Phillips PHD
- Randi Hutchens
- Travis Kowalski
- Amelita Mauze
- Mary C Moorman Amez PHD
- Jeff Kerr
- Sean Guillory PHD
Questions people ask
Does Mind Science Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mind Science Foundation give?
$100,000 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Mind Science Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dr Juan Ramos Dominguez (Chair), Patricia Diaz Dennis (Imn. Past Chair), Cat Dizon (Vice Chair) and Jim Keys (Treasurer) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Mind Science Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, education and international.