Good Forever Foundation
Historical FunderAustin, Texas · EIN 87-3744128 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $11,432 and $113,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JERRY SUN |
|---|---|
| Address | 1401 LAVACA ST 42000, AUSTIN TX 78701 |
| Phone | 5124224327 |
| JERRY@GOODFOREVER.ORG | |
| Form and materials | GOOD FOREVER FOUNDATION HAS A GRANT INQUIRY FORM WHICH MUST BE COMPLETED WHICH INCLUDES INFORMATION REGARDING THE APPLICANT'S ORGANIZATION AND PROGRAMS. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION MAKES GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT CONDUCT RESEARCH THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE FOUNDATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF ARTIFICAL INTELLIGENCE SAFETY AND BIOSECURITY. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palisade Research Inc | Berkeley, CA | General program support | $300,000 |
| Topos Institute | Berkeley, CA | General program support | $156,000 |
| Amodo | Sheffield, UK | General program support | $135,000 |
| Earendil | Middletown, DE | General program support | $113,000 |
| Bramble Center for Information | San Diego, CA | General program support | $80,000 |
| Epistea | Prague, EZ | General program support | $50,000 |
| Panoplia Laboratories Inc | Cambridge, ME | General program support | $50,000 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | General program support | $19,000 |
| Oregon State University | Corvallis, OR | General program support | $17,000 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Worcester, ME | General program support | $16,000 |
| Mathematical Metaphysics Institute | Sanford, NC | General program support | $11,432 |
| Far Ai Inc | San Diego, CA | General program support | $10,341 |
| Machine Intelligence | San Francisco, CA | General program support | $10,000 |
| Center for Ai Safety | San Francisco, CA | General program support | $1,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($22,954). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $991,727 | 15 |
| 2023 | $275,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349106922
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-3744128
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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