Grantmaking public charity · EIN 86-2577635
Telescope Fund
Washington, DC
Telescope Fund is a public charity that makes grants based in Washington, DC. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $10.3M in grants paid across 35 grants, with $28.2M in total assets. Its largest grants went to The Recycling Partnership Inc, Dreaming Out Loud Inc and Save Ukraine Inc.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Telescope Fund's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
For most grants, telescope requires that organizations receiving funds submit a proposal and provide post-grant reports. the organization conducts a pre-grant inquiry to evaluate the grantee. grants are subject to written grant agreements that impose reporting obligations, require funds be used solely as specified in the proposal, and require that funds be returned if not spent appropriately or if reports aren't filed as required. all grants must be used for exclusively charitable purposes and may not be used for political activity, such as contributing to a political candidate or coordinating with a candidate's campaign.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Partnering with donors to expand philanthropic giving.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Recycling Partnership Inc | Washington, DC | Project Support | $2,200,000 |
| Dreaming Out Loud Inc | Washington, DC | Project Support | $1,000,000 |
| Save Ukraine Inc | New York, NY | Project Support | $1,000,000 |
| Superhumans Ukraine Inc | Jersey City, NJ | Project Support | $1,000,000 |
| Feed the Children | Oklahoma City, OK | General Support | $700,000 |
| Florida Atlantic University Foundation Inc | Boca Raton, FL | Project Support | $680,000 |
| Dions Chicago Dream Inc Nfp | Chicago, IL | Project Support | $600,000 |
| Arbor Day Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Project Support | $500,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Westlake, TX | Project Support | $266,046 |
| Globalgiving Foundation | Washington, DC | Project Support | $237,000 |
| Cal Ripken Sr Foundation Inc | Baltimore, MD | General Support | $200,000 |
| Games for Change Inc | New York, NY | General Support | $200,000 |
| Imagine North Carolina First | Raleigh, NC | General Support | $152,437 |
| Isaiah | Saint Paul, MN | General Support | $152,436 |
| Pennsylvania Voice | Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $150,000 |
| Takeaction Minnesota Education Fund | St Paul, MN | General Support | $150,000 |
| Texas Organizing Project Education Fund | San Antonio, TX | General Support | $150,000 |
| Virginia New Majority Education Fund | Alexandria, VA | General Support | $150,000 |
| Gvngorg | Beverley Hills, CA | Project Support | $104,500 |
| Camp Korey | Mount Vernon, WA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Choc Foundation | Orange, CA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Orange County United Way | Irvine, CA | Project Support | $100,000 |
| Corpsgiving Foundation | Denver, CO | General Support | $75,000 |
| Activate 48 Education Fund | Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $50,000 |
| Bloom to Life | San Diego, CA | Project Support | $50,000 |
The 25 largest of 35 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- District of Columbia$3.44M · 3 grants
- New York$1.21M · 3 grants
- New Jersey$1M · 1 grant
- Oklahoma$700K · 1 grant
- Florida$680K · 1 grant
- Illinois$600K · 1 grant
- Nebraska$500K · 1 grant
- California$423K · 7 grants
- Texas$416K · 2 grants
- Minnesota$302K · 2 grants
- Maryland$200K · 1 grant
- North Carolina$161K · 2 grants
Quick answers
Does Telescope Fund accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Telescope Fund's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Telescope Fund give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $10,306,669 in grants paid (35 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Telescope Fund funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to The Recycling Partnership Inc (DC), $2.2M, Dreaming Out Loud Inc (DC), $1M, Save Ukraine Inc (NY), $1M, Superhumans Ukraine Inc (NJ), $1M and Feed the Children (OK), $700K.