Laidir Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Laidir Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.0 million in 22 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $525,000. 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$4.0 million
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$525,000
- Assets$81.4 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.3 million the year before.
71% 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 | $3.3 million | 14 | $70.4 million |
| 2024 | $4.0 million | 22 | $81.4 million |
How to apply
Laidir 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.
What Laidir Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 5 | $890,000 |
| New York | 4 | $840,000 |
| California | 5 | $595,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $575,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $500,000 |
| Delaware | 2 | $352,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $160,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $75,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sightline Institute | To further the mission of sightline institute's housing and urbanism program. | $525,000 |
| Princeton University | Support the craig samuel falls ai policy fellowship | $500,000 |
| Effective Institutions Project | To support the effective institutions project. | $390,000 |
| Innovations for Poverty Action (Ipa) | To further the mission of ipa to discover and promote effective solutions to global poverty problems. | $350,000 |
| Techcongress | For us ai safety institute fellowships | $340,000 |
| Longview Philanthropy | To support longview's grantmaking advisory work | $300,000 |
| Founders Pledge | To support founders pledge's work in increase the positive social impact of entrepreneurs. | $250,000 |
| Effective Ventures Foundation USA Inc | Rethink wellbeing program - $205,000 | $205,000 |
| Village Enterprise | To further the mission of village enterprise to provide africans with tools and resources to start sustainable small businesses. | $200,000 |
| Players Philanthropy Fund | Prevent domestic violence - $100,000support efforts to simplify teaching and increase learning - $35,000support kaya guides efforts to improve mental health - $25,000 | $160,000 |
| Carnegie Endowment for International Peace | Support carnegie's "managing risk from us-china ai competition | $100,000 |
| Legal Advocates for Safe Science and Technology | To support advocacy for safe science and technology | $100,000 |
| Safe Artificial Intelligence Forum | Support saif's efforts to foster international collaboration to mitigate ai risks | $100,000 |
| Semilla Nueva | Support efforts to expand the use of biofortified corn | $75,000 |
| Halcyon Futures Inc | Support efforts to help leaders take on ambitious projects | $70,000 |
| Hack Foundation | Support the work of the meaning alignment institute | $65,000 |
| Effective Ventures Foundation USA Inc | To support the efforts of 80,000 hours to advise people seeking to have a positive social impact with their careers. | $55,000 |
| Family Empowerment Media | To support pmc360's delivery of healthcare in rural nigeria | $52,000 |
| Only 7 Seconds | Address youth loneliness | $50,000 |
| Issue One | General operations | $50,000 |
| Center for Responsible Innovation | Support effort to promote responsible innovation | $50,000 |
| Shamiri Institute | Support efforts to improve mental health | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian Lonergan
- Matthew McBay
Questions people ask
Does Laidir Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Laidir Foundation give?
$4.0 million in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Laidir Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Brian Lonergan (Director, President & Trea) and Matthew McBay (Director, Vice President &).
What does Laidir Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and education.