Private foundation · EIN 87-0993008 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Luis Von Ahn Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 43 grants paid, $4.2M total, median $60K. 2% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
43
$4.2M
Median grant
$60K
Stays in PA
2%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.3M

Grants paid in 2024

43 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Defensores de LA NaturalezaCiudad de Guatemala, GTGeneral operating funds$478K
Women's International Network for Guatemalan Solutions IncDenver, COGeneral operating funds$375K
Seattle International FoundationSeattle, WAGeneral operating funds$300K
Antigua International Education Foundation IncPrinceton, NJGeneral operating funds$250K
Institut Pirvado de Investigacion Sobre El Cambio Climtico (icc)Santa Lucia Cotzumalguapa, GTGeneral operating funds$240K
Foundation of the University of the Valley of GuatemalaPrinceton, NJGeneral operating funds$200K
MaiaDenver, COGeneral operating funds$180K
Wuqu' Kawoq SaBethel, VTGeneral operating funds$180K
Limitless Horizons Ixil IncRoslindale, MAGeneral operating funds$125K
Women's Justice Initiative IncNew York, NYGeneral operating funds$125K
Friends of Fafg IncMcLean, VAGeneral operating funds$120K
Asociacion Civil DialogosGTGeneral operating funds$110K
Boys Hope Girls HopeSt Louis, MOGeneral operating funds$100K
Creamos NorteScarborough, MEGeneral operating funds$100K
Blue World Foundation IncMiami Beach, FLGeneral operating funds$90K
Arcas Wildlife Rescue and ConservationChicago, ILGeneral operating funds$90K
Be Just IncWashington, DCGeneral operating funds$85K
Iniciativa GuatemalaBealeton, VAGeneral operating funds$75K
Planting Seeds InternationalNorthbrook, ILGeneral operating funds$75K
Meso FoundationCottonwood Heights, UTGeneral operating funds$70K
Asociacion Guatemalteca de Historia NaturalGTGeneral operating funds$65K
Universidad del VallePrinceton, NJGeneral operating funds$60K
Global Fund for ChildrenWashington, DCEducational recovery project in central america$50K
Plataforme Internacionale Contre L'impuniteCiudad de Guatemala, GTGeneral operating funds$50K
Asociacion CasasitoGTProject for internal capacity building$50K
Child AidPortland, ORGeneral operating funds$50K
Cooperative for EducationCincinnati, OHGeneral operating funds$50K
Tan UxilGTGeneral operating funds$50K
The Guatemalan Tomorrow FundTequesta, FLGeneral operating funds$50K
Seattle International FoundationSeattle, WASpecial project for advocacy strategy lab in washington dc$50K
Arcas Wildlife Rescue and ConservationChicago, ILMacaw release project$42K
Asociacion El Directorio GuatemalaGTCapacity building grant$30K
Laboratorio de Medios SaGTCapacity building grant$30K
Asociacion Guatemalteca de Historia NaturalCiudad de Guatemala, GTEnabling local conservation education$25K
Ponoma Impact FoundationBoca Raton, FLCapacity building workshops for nonprofits project$25K
She's the FIRSTNew York, NYTraining initiative project to increase girls' power in emerging community organizations$25K
Asociacion Para El Liderazgo de GuatemalaGTGeneral operating funds$25K
IciaadGTSavings club in coastal fishing community in el safari, chinquimulilla, santa rosa$25K
Instituto 25aGTGeneral operating funds$25K
Mathkind Global IncChapel Hill, NCGeneral operating funds$25K
Capacity Building GranteesPittsburgh, PAGeneral operating funds$18K
Safe PassageNew Gloucester, MECapacity building grant$10K
Sunflower CommunicationsToronto, CACapacity building grant$6,000

By state: INTL 14 · Colorado 2 · New Jersey 3 · Washington 2 · Illinois 3 · Virginia 2

About this foundation

Luis Von Ahn Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 2022. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Luis Von Ahn Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Luis Von Ahn Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $4.2M across 43 grants, a median of $60K.

Where does Luis Von Ahn Foundation give?

INTL (14 grants), Colorado (2 grants), New Jersey (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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