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Laniakea Charitable Foundation is a private corporation based in MILWAUKEE, WI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2021. The principal officer is Matthew Wage. It holds total assets of $22.8M. Annual income is reported at $29.7M. Total assets have grown from $6.4M in 2020 to $22.8M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2023. According to available records, Laniakea Charitable Foundation has made 4 grants totaling $2.8M, with a median grant of $625K. Annual giving has grown from $250K in 2022 to $2.6M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $63K to $1.5M, with an average award of $703K. The foundation has supported 3 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Texas and California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Laniakea Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 4 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, CA.
Laniakea Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $2.8M across 4 grants. The median grant size is $625K, with an average of $703K. Individual grants have ranged from $63K to $1.5M.
Laniakea Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Laniakea Charitable Foundation is headquartered in MILWAUKEE, WI. While based in WI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Wage | PRES, SEC, TREAS, DIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jason Kohout | ASSISTANT TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$22.8M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$22.8M
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
4
Total Giving
$2.8M
Average Grant
$703K
Median Grant
$625K
Unique Recipients
3
Most Common Grant
$1.5M
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manifold For CharityGENERAL OPERATIONS | Austin, TX | $1.5M | 2023 |
| Effective Ventures Foundation Usa IncGENERAL OPERATIONS | San Francisco, CA | $1M | 2023 |
| Technology Strategy RoleplayGENERAL OPERATIONS | London | $63K | 2023 |
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