Sapien Labs
Preselected recipients only
Sapien Labs is a private foundation in Arlington, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $150,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $150,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$150,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$150,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$412,982
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $50,000 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $50,000 | 1 | $463,777 |
| 2024 | $150,000 | 1 | $412,982 |
How to apply
Sapien Labs 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 Sapien Labs funds
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science and Technology | Operations | $150,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tara Thiagarajan
- Robert M Carter
- Rahul Varma
- D Randall Winn
Questions people ask
Does Sapien Labs accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sapien Labs give?
$150,000 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $150,000.
Who runs Sapien Labs?
Its 2024 filing lists Tara Thiagarajan (President), Robert M Carter (Director), Rahul Varma (Director) and D Randall Winn (Director).
What does Sapien Labs fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international and science and research.