Firefly Scientists Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Firefly Scientists Foundation is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri with $74.9M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$74.9Mtotal assets

2015IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 25% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Firefly Scientists Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $3.7M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

Minnesota Opera $480K
Dodge Nature Center $375K
Classical Tahoe $275K
Pbj Memorial Fund For Creative Gifting - Fidelity Charitable $250K
Leland Stanford Junior University $200K
Farmsteads Of New England $150K
Jewish National Fund $138K
Golden Scoop $136K
Walker West Music Academy $125K
Repowered Jobs Foundation $108K
Kairos Alive $97K
Centro Tyrone Guzman $80K
Reve Academy $80K
Highland Friendship Club $80K
Disabled But Not Really $74K
Lifelab Kids Foundation $70K
21 Roots Farm $67K
Farmer's House $65K
Wilderness Inquiry $50K
Coffee For Good Inc $50K
Chabad Lubavitch Jewish Educational Center $50K
Fraser $50K
Marnita's Table $50K
Mi Work Matters $50K
Sarah Bellum's Bakery & Workshop $50K

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

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2018$3.9M
FY2019$3.8M
FY2020$3.4M
FY2021$4.1M
FY2022$4.1M
FY2023$3.8M

About Firefly Scientists Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersSaint Louis, Missouri
EIN472340029
IRS ruling2015

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 Firefly Scientists Foundation?

Firefly Scientists Foundation is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri with $74.9M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Firefly Scientists 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 Firefly Scientists Foundation?

Firefly Scientists Foundation's EIN is 472340029. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Firefly Scientists Foundation?

Private foundations like Firefly Scientists Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Firefly Scientists Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

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.