Discovery Institute
Grantmaking foundation in Seattle, Washington · EIN 91-1521697
- Washington
- Seattle
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Washington
- Total giving
- $3.9MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $15MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
TO ADVANCE A CULTURE OF PURPOSE, CREATIVITY, AND INNOVATION IN A DIVERSE SET OF FIELDS. THIS MISSION IS ACHIEVED THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND ANALYSIS OF LOCAL, REGIONAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL ISSUES.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| William Marsh Rice University | $260K | 2024 |
| Education Access LLC | $130K | 2024 |
| Stony Brook Foundation | $86K | 2024 |
| Continental Economics | $43K | 2024 |
| Baylor University | $32K | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.discovery.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.