From public IRS filings
BUCKMINSTER FULLER INSTITUTE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA · Science & Technology
Mission
The Buckminster Fuller Institute is dedicated to accelerating the development and deployment of solutions which radically advance human well being and the health of our planet's ecosystems.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$5M
Total expenses
$2.5M
Total assets
$3.2M
Program expense ratio
96%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds BUCKMINSTER FULLER INSTITUTE
$7.2M in foundation grants on record from 23 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Impactassetsinc | $2M | 1 |
| Sergey Brin Family Foundation C/O Pacific Foundation Services | $1.6M | 1 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $1.5M | 4 |
| Schmidt Family Foundation | $775K | 3 |
| Novo Foundation | $375K | 3 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $268K | 1 |
| Peterffy Foundation | $195K | 5 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $176K | 2 |
| Mary Jane Wahl Gearns Foundation | $57K | 2 |
| Maine Community Foundation | $50K | 1 |
Leadership
Stuart Cowan — Executive Dir. (Principal officer)
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