Who funds Allen Institute?
7 private foundations reported grants to Allen Institute in Seattle, Washington totaling $4.3 million across 9 grants in tax years 2023 to 2024. The largest funder was The Shanahan Family Charitable Foundation, with $2.1 million.
From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.
- Foundation funders7
- Grants reported9
- Total received$4.3 million
Foundations that fund Allen Institute
| Foundation | Purpose given | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shanahan Family Charitable Foundation | General Purpose | 1 | $2.1 million |
| Washington Research Foundation | Ai: levi: phase iii | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Tiny Blue Dot Inc | Grant supports a Science of Perception Box study at The Allen Institute titled "Comprehensive Survey of Neuronal Cell Types Activated by Psychedelics in Mice." The project aims to map brain cell activity after exposure to psilocybin, helping to better understand how the drug works in the brain and to guide the development of new therapies. | 1 | $526,044 |
| The Simons Foundation Inc | Multi-regional analysis of neural dynamics underlying memory-guided behavior | 3 | $441,200 |
| The Esther A & Joseph Klingenstein Fund Inc | Neuroscience | 1 | $150,000 |
| Sergey Brin Family Foundation | Support the open data in neurophysiology conference | 1 | $80,000 |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | General support | 1 | $33 |
Using this list
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Questions people ask
Who funds Allen Institute?
The Shanahan Family Charitable Foundation, Washington Research Foundation, Tiny Blue Dot Inc, The Simons Foundation Inc and The Esther A & Joseph Klingenstein Fund Inc, and 2 more, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.
How much does Allen Institute get from foundations?
$4.3 million in 9 reported grants from 7 private foundations in tax years 2023 to 2024. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.