Craig Newmark Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Francisco, California · EIN 47-5338517 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$4.7M
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$500,000
Total assets$138.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500,000 and $1,000,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
57% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Sense Media | San Francisco, CA | General purpose | $2,000,000 |
| Institute for Security and Technology | Oakland, CA | General purpose | $1,000,000 |
| Advance Democracy | Mclean, VA | General purpose | $500,000 |
| Global Cyber Alliance Inc | East Greenbush, NY | General purpose | $500,000 |
| Vets in Tech | San Francisco, CA | General purpose | $500,000 |
| Women in Cybersecurity | Cookeville, TN | General purpose | $250,000 |
| Rise | Washington, DC | General purpose | -$100,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,650,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | $12,600,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $43,304,000 | 50 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611689349101001
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-5338517
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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