The Allen Institute for Artificial
Preselected recipients only
The Allen Institute for Artificial is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.5 million in 8 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $2.3 million. 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$5.5 million
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$2.3 million
- Assets$139 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.9 million the year before.
43% 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 | $3.9 million | 11 | $42.1 million |
| 2024 | $5.5 million | 8 | $139 million |
How to apply
The Allen Institute for Artificial 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 The Allen Institute for Artificial funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Washington. It also paid $2.7 million in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | $2.3 million |
| Illinois | 2 | $159,000 |
| New York | 1 | $100,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence Israel LTD | Research | $2.3 million |
| University of Washington | Paul g. Allen center for computer science & engineering | $2.3 million |
| The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence Israel LTD | Cloud computing access | $426,433 |
| University of Illinois Fdn | Research | $100,000 |
| Cornell University | Research | $100,000 |
| The Ohio State University Foundation | Research | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Research | $75,000 |
| Northwestern University | Research | $59,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ali Farhadi
- Sophie Lebrecht
- Michelle Benedict
- Garfield Byrd
- Jennifer Dumas
- Bill Hilf
- Ana Mari Cauce
- Steve Hall
- Ed Lazowska
- Peter Lee
- Hope Cochran
- Jody Allen
Questions people ask
Does The Allen Institute for Artificial accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Allen Institute for Artificial give?
$5.5 million in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs The Allen Institute for Artificial?
Its 2024 filing lists Ali Farhadi (Chief Executive Officer), Sophie Lebrecht (Chief Operating and Strategy Officer), Michelle Benedict (Sr Director, Fin & Treasurer) and Garfield Byrd (Chief Financial Officer) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does The Allen Institute for Artificial fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, international and education.