Aphorism Foundation

Aphorism Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California with $1.06B in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$1.06Btotal assets
2014IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 5% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Aphorism Foundation has awarded

18 grantees · $12.8M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Inc $2M
  • Center Of Complex Interventions $1.5M
  • President And Fellors Of Harvard College $1.5M
  • American Friends Of Libi $1M
  • Knowledge Futures Inc $1M
  • Players Philanthropy Fund $1M
  • Hypothesis Fund Pbllc $800K
  • Center On Rural Innovation $500K
  • Mercatus Center Inc $360K
  • University Of Toronto $329K
  • Aspen Insitutute Uk $307K
  • University Of Wisconsin Foundation $250K
  • American Academy Of Arts And Sciences $100K
  • Madison Square Boys & Girls Club Foundation Inc $75K
  • Endeavor Global Inc $50K
  • Equal Justice Initiative $46K
  • The Putney School $30K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

About Aphorism Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersSan Francisco, California
  • EIN464347021
  • IRS ruling2014

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is Aphorism Foundation?

Aphorism Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California with $1.06B in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Aphorism Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Aphorism Foundation?

Aphorism Foundation's EIN is 464347021. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.