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Tiny Blue Dot Inc. is a private corporation based in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is % The Company. It holds total assets of $79.2M. Annual income is reported at $5.8M. The foundation operates in the area of human services. According to available records, Tiny Blue Dot Inc. has made 49 grants totaling $86.9M, with a median grant of $570K. Annual giving has decreased from $8.3M in 2020 to $6.3M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $72.3M distributed across 28 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $25M, with an average award of $1.8M. The foundation has supported 18 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Wisconsin, Washington, which account for 51% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Tiny Blue Dot Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of human services. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 49 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, WI, WA.
Tiny Blue Dot Inc. has distributed a total of $86.9M across 49 grants. The median grant size is $570K, with an average of $1.8M. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $25M.
Tiny Blue Dot Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Tiny Blue Dot Inc. is headquartered in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christof Koch | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN | $103K | $27K | $131K |
| Elizabeth R Koch | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Gregorian | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Zach Goren | TREASURER/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$7.5M
Total Assets
$75.8M
Fair Market Value
$75.8M
Net Worth
$75.2M
Grants Paid
$6.3M
Contributions
$5M
Net Investment Income
$11.8M
Distribution Amount
$3.5M
Total Grants
49
Total Giving
$86.9M
Average Grant
$1.8M
Median Grant
$570K
Unique Recipients
18
Most Common Grant
$75K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown UniversityThis project examines how different mental states-expanded or contracted-affect brain activity in the network associated with self-thoughts and anxiety. It aims to test whether mindfulness practices, through the Unwinding Anxiety app, can improve anxiety symptoms and alter brain function in anxious individuals. | Providence, RI | $415K | 2023 |
| Unlikely Collaborators FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Santa Monica, CA | $25M | 2022 |
| Usona Institute IncSupport clinical research on psilocybin and 5-MeO-DMT and their potential ability to help treat patients with mental health conditions, providing alternative forms of treatment for currently difficult to treat conditions. | Madison, WI | $2.6M | 2023 |
| Multidisciplinary Assoc For Psychedelic Studies |
| 2018 | 990PF | View |
| 2017 | 990PF | View |
| 2016 | 990PF | View |
| 2015 | 990PF | View |
| San Jose, CA |
| $1.1M |
| 2023 |
| Institute For Advanced Consciousness StudiesSupport the IACS research into novel methods for achieving deep meditation and self-transcendence to understand and gain agency over our mental states and responses. By exploring and enhancing these states, the research seeks to expand our perception box, potentially leading to increased empathy and well-being. | Santa Monica, CA | $641K | 2023 |
| University Of Wisconsin - MadisonRecipient of the 2023 Science of Perception Box RFP: This project aims to see whether it is possible to elicit "ego disengagement" through the combination of non-invasive brain stimulation and basic meditation. If successful, this could help enable broader access to these states, which can lead to increased compassion and improved overall well-being. | Madison, WI | $570K | 2023 |
| Floresta Project IncSupport Floresta Project's the completion of the Guananshe Sanctuary, a retreat center located in Bahia, Brazil. The sanctuary is designed to be a unique confluence of nature, indigenous wisdom, and self-discovery to shape perceptions. This sanctuary supports education, fosters economic opportunities and promotes inclusion for multiple indigenous tribes in Brazil. | Phoenicia, NY | $227K | 2023 |
| Allen InstituteSupport research on psilocybin aimed at understanding how this substance alters consciousness at the cellular level, which is crucial for developing targeted and effective mental health treatments. This project aligns with Perception Box principles by exploring how all changes in brain cell activity can transform our perceptions and experiences. | Seattle, WA | $176K | 2023 |
| National Central UniversityRecipient of the 2023 Science of Perception Box RFP: Support neuroscientific research that is using brain studies and stimulation to understand and potentially alter how emotions are perceived and experienced, shaping an individual's Perception Box. This research has the potential to help further our knowledge of how emotions work, as well as help those who struggle with emotional processing. | Taoyuan City | $126K | 2023 |
| University Of Zurich Psychiatric HospitalThis project explores whether psychedelics can induce lasting pro-social behavior changes, potentially offering new therapeutic avenues for disorders characterized by social difficulties. By examining the enduring effects of serotonergic psychedelics, researchers aim to understand how these substances might fundamentally shift social interactions and engagement. | Zurich | $92K | 2023 |
| Regents Of University Of Ca - Los AngelesRecipient of the 2023 Science of Perception Box RFP: This project explores how Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT), a 5-minute breathing practice, can improve mental and physical health by potentially shifting stress responses and overall well-being. | Los Angeles, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| University Of OregonRecipient of the 2023 Science of Perception Box RFP: This project aims to develop an entry-level college course on positive psychology and neuroscience to cultivate a healthy, decentered mindset. The course will use psychological, linguistic, and neuroimaging measures to ensure effectiveness, with materials made available worldwide to promote stress-resilience, empathy, and compassion. | Eugene, OR | $75K | 2023 |
| Neuroscience School Of Advanced StudiesSupport Neuroscience School of Advanced Studies Conference on Consciousness furthering research that contributes to breakthroughs that can reshape our understanding of human cognition and perception, further democratizing neuroscience education globally. | — | $15K | 2023 |
| Massachusetts General HospitalSupporting neuroscientific research for understanding neural correlates of consciousness in patients with disorders of consciousness. | Boston, MA | $697K | 2022 |
| Medical University Of South CarolinaSupporting research for a novel technique based on transcranial magnetic stimulation to detect consciousness in patients with disorders of consciousness and testing a new method based on focused ultrasound to treat anxiety | North Charleston, SC | $345K | 2022 |
| Universita' Degli Studi Di MilanoSupporting neuroscientific research for understating the neural correlates of consciousness and detecting consciousness in patients with disorders of consciousness | Milano | $265K | 2022 |
| The University Of Arizona FoundationSupport for a Consciousness Conference | Tuscon, AZ | $5K | 2022 |
| University Of Wisconsin FoundationRESEARCH | Milwaukee, WI | $2.5M | 2020 |
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