Foundation for Intelligent Life on Earth
Preselected recipients only
Foundation for Intelligent Life on Earth is a private foundation in Renton, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $114,742 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $191 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$114,742
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$191
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was up from $102,647 the year before.
28% of its 2025 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 | $24,500 | 11 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $102,647 | 17 | $2.9 million |
| 2025 | $114,742 | 18 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Foundation for Intelligent Life on Earth 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 Foundation for Intelligent Life on Earth funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1 | $40,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $30,000 |
| Washington | 8 | $22,792 |
| California | 4 | $20,508 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $262 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $120 |
| Iowa | 1 | $60 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy | Support for environmental conservation | $40,000 |
| MA Institute of Technology | Climate change mitigation research and field work | $30,000 |
| Luskin Center for Innovation | Support for climate change mitigation research and field work | $20,000 |
| Aldersgate United Methodist Church | Support for ministries of the church and other operations | $16,000 |
| Issaquah Alps Trails Club | Support for conservation and outdoor education | $6,000 |
| Missouri River Bird Observatory | Support for conservation research and education | $1,000 |
| LA LGBT Center | Support for public health | $268 |
| Yellowstone Forever | Support for educational programming products and services associated with public access and benefit at Yellowstone National Park | $262 |
| Northwest Harvest | Support for food security | $262 |
| King | Support for public broadcasting | $120 |
| Mozilla Foundation | Support for public information | $120 |
| KCTS | Support for public broadcasting | $120 |
| Kusc | Support for public broadcasting | $120 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | Support for public information | $120 |
| Kuow | Support for public broadcasting | $120 |
| SETI Institute | Support for science education | $120 |
| Charity Navigator | Provide tools ratings and information to philanthropic ecosystem | $60 |
| YMCA of Greater Seattle | Support for food security | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter C Coffee
- Carolyn S Major
Questions people ask
Does Foundation for Intelligent Life on Earth accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Foundation for Intelligent Life on Earth give?
$114,742 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $191.
Who runs Foundation for Intelligent Life on Earth?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter C Coffee (President and Treasurer) and Carolyn S Major (Vice President and Secretary).
What does Foundation for Intelligent Life on Earth fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, science and research and education.