THE THIEL FOUNDATION
Data sourced from IRS 990-PF public filings
The Thiel Foundation funds initiatives focused on donor-advised funds and grants, with a particular emphasis on supporting organizations like the Mercatus Center and various educational and research entities, primarily in the realm of economic and social thought.
THE THIEL FOUNDATION has 129 grants on file funding 74 organizations. Giving decreased from $4,334,013 in 2023 to $1,012,338 in 2024. Reported assets: $45,244,823.
Total Assets
$45,244,823
Grants (Last Year)
$3,001,088
Total Grants on File
129
Recipients Funded
74
Giving History
| Year | Total Granted | Grants Made | Avg Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,012,338 | 12 | $84,362 |
| 2023 | $4,334,013 | 59 | $73,458 |
| 2021 | $9,803,000 | 58 | $169,017 |
Top Grant Recipients
MENLO PARK, CA
WASHINGTON, DC
Alexandria, VA
Alexandria, VA
Arlington, VA
Bryan, TX
Chicago, IL
Showing top 10 of 129 grants on file.
Officers & Trustees
From 2024 IRS 990-PF filing (data available for 10 filing years)
PETER THIEL
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
BLAKE MASTERS
DIRECTOR
JASON CAMM
DIRECTOR
DAVID WHEELOCK
PRESIDENT
MATTHEW ALEXANDER
DIRECTOR
IRS Filing History
THE THIEL FOUNDATION has IRS 990-PF filings on record for 10 years, spanning 2014 to 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
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