Who funds Federation of American Scientists?
14 private foundations reported grants to Federation of American Scientists in Washington, District of Columbia totaling $20.5 million across 21 grants in tax years 2023 to 2024. The largest funder was Walton Family Foundation Inc, with $15.4 million.
From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.
- Foundation funders14
- Grants reported21
- Total received$20.5 million
- Funders taking applications6
Foundations that fund Federation of American Scientists
| Foundation | Purpose given | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Family Foundation Inc | To Expand and evaluate the Community Funding Accelerator. | 2 | $15.4 million |
| James S McDonnell Foundation | In support of the economic mobility initiative | 1 | $2.3 million |
| Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | In support of engaging scientists, engineers, and technologists with u.s. Federal policy makers to increase the use of scientifically sound evidence for public issues and decision making. | 4 | $1.0 million |
| Laura and John Arnold Foundation | To pilot a "living evidence" model in the u.s. Department of education to provide a proof-of-concept for a modernized and accelerated approach to evidence synthesis and outcomes-driven policymaking. | 2 | $591,768 |
| Sergey Brin Family Foundation | General operating support | 1 | $500,000 |
| The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | For general operating support | 3 | $305,000 |
| The Wallace Foundation | To support the Alliance for Learning Innovation's state and local task force. | 1 | $250,000 |
| The Roddenberry Foundation | General support | 1 | $50,000 |
| Prospect Hill Foundation Inc | Nuclear information project | 1 | $35,000 |
| The New-Land Foundation Inc | Peace & arms control | 1 | $25,000 |
| The Skillman Foundation | Support for fli sci scholars program (2024-2025) | 1 | $10,000 |
| Westly Foundation | Grand prize winner | 1 | $5,000 |
| The Baltimore Family Fund | General & Unrestricted | 1 | $200 |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | General support | 1 | $175 |
Using this list
A foundation that already gives to Federation of American Scientists gives in its field and region, so the list doubles as a prospect list for similar organizations in Washington. Open a foundation to see its application rules, typical grant and every other grant it paid.
Questions people ask
Who funds Federation of American Scientists?
Walton Family Foundation Inc, James S McDonnell Foundation, Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation, Laura and John Arnold Foundation and Sergey Brin Family Foundation, and 9 more, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.
How much does Federation of American Scientists get from foundations?
$20.5 million in 21 reported grants from 14 private foundations in tax years 2023 to 2024. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.
Which of these funders accept applications?
James S McDonnell Foundation, The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation, The Roddenberry Foundation, The New-Land Foundation Inc and The Skillman Foundation say in their filings that they accept applications.