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Laidir Foundation is a private corporation based in SEATTLE, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. The principal officer is Brian L Lonergan. It holds total assets of $71.5M. Annual income is reported at $18.5M. Total assets have grown from $10.1M in 2014 to $71.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. To benefit organizations for charitable, scientific, literary, educational or religious purposes. Detail shown in part xv. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, District of Columbia and Washington. According to available records, Laidir Foundation has made 58 grants totaling $12.9M, with a median grant of $200K. Annual giving has grown from $2.4M in 2020 to $3.3M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $4.9M distributed across 22 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $7K to $600K, with an average award of $223K. The foundation has supported 27 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Washington, District of Columbia, which account for 79% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$16K
Median Grant
$150K
Average Grant
$215K
Largest Grant
$525K
Based on 11 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
To benefit organizations for charitable, scientific, literary, educational or religious purposes. Detail shown in part xv.
To benefit organizations for charitable, scientific, literary, educational or religious purposes. Detail shown in part xv. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 58 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, WA, DC.
Laidir Foundation has distributed a total of $12.9M across 58 grants. The median grant size is $200K, with an average of $223K. Individual grants have ranged from $7K to $600K.
Laidir Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Laidir Foundation is headquartered in SEATTLE, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Lonergan | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT & TREA | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Matthew Mcbay | DIRECTOR, VICE PRESIDENT & | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$71.5M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$71.5M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
58
Total Giving
$12.9M
Average Grant
$223K
Median Grant
$200K
Unique Recipients
27
Most Common Grant
$250K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effective Ventures Foundation Usa IncRETHINK WELLBEING PROGRAM - $140,000SUPPORT FOR THE ORGANIZATION FOR ECONOMIC COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - $100,000LONGVIEW GRANTMAKING ADVISORY SUPPORT - $300,000 | San Francisco, CA | $540K | 2023 |
| Sightline InstituteTO FURTHER THE MISSION OF SIGHTLINE INSTITUTE'S HOUSING AND URBANISM PROGRAM. | Seattle, WA | $525K | 2023 |
| Vanguard CharitableAI SAFETY TACTICAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND | Warwick, RI | $500K | 2023 |
| The Future Society IncIMPROVE AI GOVERNANCE | Boston, MA | $300K | 2023 |
| Founders PledgeTO SUPPORT FOUNDERS PLEDGE'S WORK IN INCREASE THE POSITIVE SOCIAL IMPACT OF ENTREPRENEURS. | New York, NY | $250K | 2023 |
| Rebuild Congress InitiativeGENERAL OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $250K | 2023 |
| Innovations For Poverty Action (Ipa)TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF IPA TO DISCOVER AND PROMOTE EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS TO GLOBAL POVERTY PROBLEMS. | Washington, DC | $250K | 2023 |
| Pacific Forum InternationalSUPPORT US-CHINA SPECIFIC NUCLEAR DIALOGUES | Honolulu, HI | $200K | 2023 |
| Effective Institutions ProjectTO SUPPORT THE EFFECTIVE INSTITUTIONS PROJECT. | Tarrytown, NY | $150K | 2023 |
| Only 7 SecondsADDRESS YOUTH LONELINESS | Chelan, WA | $100K | 2023 |
| Riesgos Catastroficos GlobalesMANAGING GLOBAL CATASTROPHIC RISKS | San Francisco, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| Magnify MentoringMENTORSHIP PROGRAM | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Fp21INCREASE THE USE OF EVIDENCE IN FOREIGN POLICY DECISIONS | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| FinemindMENTAL HEALTHCARE | Denver, CO | $17K | 2023 |
| Issue OneTO FURTHER THE MISSION OF ISSUE ONE IN SUPPORT OF THE REBUILD CONGRESS INITIATIVE. | Washington, DC | $250K | 2022 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterTO SUPPORT THE STUDY OF DISTRIBUTION OF A FREE VERSON OF THE ICANQUIT SMOKING APP IN INDIA. | Seattle, WA | $176K | 2022 |
| Noora HealthTO SUPPORT NOORA HEALTH'S WORK TO TRAIN CAREGIVERS TO IMPROVE PATIENT OUTCOMES. | San Francisco, CA | $150K | 2022 |
| The Life You Can Save-Development Media IntlTO FURTHER THE MISSION OF DEVELOPMENT MEDIA INTL IN SUPPORT OF MEDIA CAMPAIGNS TO REDUCE CHILD MORTALITY. | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Nine Muses FoundationTO SUPPORT THE EFFECTIVE INSTITUTIONS PROJECT. | Tarrytown, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| Village EnterpriseTO FURTHER THE MISSION OF VILLAGE ENTERPRISE TO PROVIDE AFRICANS WITH TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO START SUSTAINABLE SMALL BUSINESSES. | San Carlos, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Centre For Effective Altruism UsaTO FURTHER THE MISSION OF CENTRE FOR EFFECTIVE ALTRUISM USA IN SUPPORT OF THE EA INFRASTRUCTURE FUND. | San Francisco, CA | $500K | 2021 |
| The Good Food InstituteTO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE GOOD FOOD INSTITUTE TO CREATE A MORE SUSTAINABLE AND HUMANE WORLD. | Washington, DC | $125K | 2021 |
| WanbamTO SUPPORT WANBAM'S MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. | Washington, DC | $50K | 2021 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Pd To Moby Inc Fbo Fhcc)THE FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER RESEARCH CENTER IN SEATTLE, WA, ("FRED HUTCH") DEVELOPED A SMOKING CESSATION APP AND DEMONSTRATED ITS EFFECTIVENESS IN A LARGE CLINICAL TRIAL FUNDED BY THE NIH. THE APP IS BEING COMMERCIALIZED IN THE US BY A FOR PROFIT COMPANY. LAIDIR IS FUNDING A PROJECT TO STUDY THE DISTRIBUTION OF A FREE VERSION OF THE APP IN INDIA. EARLY IN 2022, LAIDIR MADE A GRANT TO FRED HUTCH TO FUND THE WORK THEY WILL BE DOING ON THE PROJECT. SOME OF THE WORK WILL BE DONE BY SUBCONTRACTORS WOR | Seattle, WA | $16K | 2021 |