Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2023, or tax year beginning 01-01-2023 , and ending 12-31-2023
Name of foundation
Luminate Foundation Inc
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)1200 17th Street NW 501
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Washington, DC20036
A Employer identification number

82-3941326
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(202) 630-9991
C right arrow
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. right arrow
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... right arrow
E right arrow
H Check type of organization:
F right arrow
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)right arrow$32,670,058J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 0
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 2,044,374 2,044,374  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10  
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a  
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 2,044,374 2,044,374 0
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0 0 0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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46,104 0 0 0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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79 0 0 0
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 46,183 0 0 0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 19,616,126 28,511,511
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 19,662,309 0 0 28,511,511
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -17,617,935
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 2,044,374
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 58,620,635 31,633,419 31,633,419
3 Accounts receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
4 Pledges receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........   6,639 6,639
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
15 Other assets (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
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1,030,000 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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1,030,000 		Click to see attachment
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1,030,000
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 59,650,635 32,670,058 32,670,058
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable................. 20,250,057 11,354,672
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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467,257 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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0
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 20,717,314 11,354,672
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions........... 3,524,738 21,315,386
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............ 35,408,583 0
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 38,933,321 21,315,386
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 59,650,635 32,670,058
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
38,933,321
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-17,617,935
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
21,315,386
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
21,315,386
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1a
b
c
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2  
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here right arrow and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions) 1 28,417
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 28,417
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 28,417
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023 6a 34,961
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 15,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 49,961
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......right arrow 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10 21,544
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated taxright arrow21,544 Refundedright arrow 11 0
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. right arrow$ 0(2) On foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument? ................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
and Part XIV..................................
7
Yes
 
8a
Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
right arrowDE, CA
b
If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
8b
Yes
 
9
Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2023 or the taxable year beginning in 2023? See the instructions for Part XIII.
If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
9
 
No
10
Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
and addresses. Click to see attachment
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10
Yes
 
11
At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
11
 
No
12
Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
12
 
No
13
Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
13
Yes
 
Website addressright arrowhttps://luminategroup.com/
14
The books are in care ofright arrowWilfred Yartey Telephone no.right arrow (202) 630-9991

Located atright arrow1200 17th Street NW Suite 501WashingtonDC ZIP+4right arrow20036
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........right arrow
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........right arrow
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 2023, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
16   No
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
country right arrow
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
Yes
No
1a
During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
a disqualified person? ..............................
1a(2)
 
No
(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
1a(3)
Yes
 
(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
1a(4)
 
No
(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
1a(5)
 
No
(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
1a(6)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
1b
 
No
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........right arrow
d
Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2023? .............
1d
 
No
2
Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
a
At the end of tax year 2023, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2023?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
b
Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
2b
 
 
c
If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
3a
Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
any time during the year? ..............................
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2023 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2023.) .....................
3b
 
 
4a
Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
4a
 
No
b
Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2023? ..
4b
 
No
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
5a
During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
Yes
No
(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
5a(1)
 
No
(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
5a(2)
 
No
(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
5a(3)
 
No
(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
5a(4)
Yes
 
(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
5a(5)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
5b
 
No
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........right arrow
d
If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................
5d
Yes
 
If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d). Click to see attachment
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6a
Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
a personal benefit contract? .............................
6a
 
No
b
Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
6b
 
No
If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
7a
At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....
7b
 
 
8
Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
excess parachute payment during the year? .........................
8
 
No
Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors
1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
(a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation
 (If not paid, enter
-0-) 		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
other allowances
Stephen King CEO & Director
1.00 		0 0 0
1200 17th Street NW Suite 501
Washington,DC20036
Jeffrey R Alvord Director & Vice Chair
1.47 		0 0 0
1200 17th Street NW Suite 501
Washington,DC20036
Hoodo Mohamed Secretary
1.00 		0 0 0
1200 17th Street NW Suite 501
Washington,DC20036
Shaila Gupta Treasurer
1.00 		0 0 0
1200 17th Street NW Suite 501
Washington,DC20036
Patricia Christen Chair
1.49 		0 0 0
1200 17th Street NW Suite 501
Washington,DC20036
Tabitha Goldstaub Director
1.00 		0 0 0
1200 17th Street NW Suite 501
Washington,DC20036
Latanya Mapp Frett Director
1.00 		0 0 0
1200 17th Street NW Suite 501
Washington,DC20036
Alessandra Orofino Poubel Director
1.00 		0 0 0
1200 17th Street NW Suite 501
Washington,DC20036
Theodosia Sowa Director
1.00 		0 0 0
1200 17th Street NW Suite 501
Washington,DC20036
2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
employee benefit
plans and deferred
compensation 		(e) Expense account,
other allowances
NONE
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................right arrow 0
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Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)
3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow0
Part VIII-A
Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
1 Information EcosystemsWe build and support healthy information ecosystems, where the information that shapes people's lives is more accurate, independent, and inclusive of everyone's viewpoints. We want public debate to be better informed and less polarised. This involves supporting investigative journalism, along with work to tackle the spread of misinformation, protect freedom of expression, and hold digital media platforms to account. 7,964,769
2 Participation & DissentWe are focused on ensuring everyone is able to challenge power and influence the decisions that shape society. To achieve this, we support work to increase participation and make civic and political life more inclusive and representative of wider society. This includes the removal of systemic barriers, which prevent groups from accessing and engaging with power. We also work to protect those who dissent and support them to be more effective in their pursuit of change. 11,651,357
3  
4  
Part VIII-B
Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
1 None 0
2 None 0
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3  
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................right arrow0
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Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part IX
Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
1
Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes:
a
Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
1a
0
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
44,248,904
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
30,000
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
44,278,904
e
Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
1e
0
2
Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
2
0
3
Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
3
44,278,904
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
664,184
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
43,614,720
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
2,180,736
Part X
Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
1
Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................
1
2,180,736
2a
Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......
2a
28,417
b
Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
28,417
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
2,152,319
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
2,152,319
6
Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
6
0
7
Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
7
2,152,319
Part XI
Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
1
Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
a
Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
1a
28,511,511
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
0
2
Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes...............................
2
 
3
Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
a
Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
3a
 
b
Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
3b
 
4
Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......
4
28,511,511
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 9
Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus 		(b)
Years prior to 2022 		(c)
2022 		(d)
2023
1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Part X, line 7 2,152,319
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2022:
a Enter amount for 2022 only....... 0
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20 0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022:
a From 2018......  
b From 2019......  
c From 2020...... 48,394,583
d From 2021...... 37,533,680
e From 2022...... 32,715,890
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 118,644,153
4Qualifying distributions for 2023 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 28,511,511
a Applied to 2022, but not more than line 2a 0
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions)..... 		0
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions)........ 		0
d Applied to 2023 distributable amount..... 2,152,319
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 26,359,192
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2023. 0 0
(If an amount appears in column (d), the
same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as
indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 145,003,345
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
line 4b from line 2b .......... 		0
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
income for which a notice of deficiency has
been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
tax has been previously assessed...... 		0
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
—see instructions ........... 		0
e Undistributed income for 2022. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		0
f Undistributed income for 2023. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2024 .......... 		0
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
be required - see instructions) ....... 		0
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2018 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		0
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2024.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		145,003,345
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2019....  
b Excess from 2020.... 48,394,583
c Excess from 2021.... 37,533,680
d Excess from 2022.... 32,715,890
e Excess from 2023.... 26,359,192
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 10
Part XIII
Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)
1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2023, enter the date of the ruling ...... right arrow
 
b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
income from Part I or the minimum
investment return from Part IX for each
year listed .......... 		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
(a) 2023 (b) 2022 (c) 2021 (d) 2020
         
b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........          
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
line 4 for each year listed ..... 		         
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
for active conduct of exempt activities .......... 		         
e Qualifying distributions made directly
for active conduct of exempt activities.
Subtract line 2d from line 2c .... 		         
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......          
(2) Value of assets qualifying
under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)		          
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
of minimum investment return shown in
Part IX, line 6 for each year listed .. 		         
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross
investment income (interest,
dividends, rents, payments
on securities loans (section
512(a)(5)), or royalties) .... 		         
(2) Support from general public
and 5 or more exempt
organizations as provided in
section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii).... 		         
(3) Largest amount of support
from an exempt organization		          
(4) Gross investment income          
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
Check here right arrow
aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
cAny submission deadlines:
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 11
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (continued)
3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient If recipient is an individual,
show any relationship to
any foundation manager
or substantial contributor
 Foundation
status of
recipient 		Purpose of grant or
contribution 		Amount
Name and address (home or business)
aPaid during the year

Access Now

463 Lincoln Place 241
Brooklyn,NY11238 		  PC Support digital rights of world users at risk. 550,000

Accountability Counsel

244 Kearny Street Floor 6
San Francisco,CA94108 		  PC Supporting communities via communities, Policy Advocacy and Research programme. 200,000

Accountability Counsel

244 Kearny Street Floor 6
San Francisco,CA94108 		  PC General operating support 20,000

Accountability Lab Nigeria

House 1 63 Road
Abuja    
NI 		  PC ED Shifting civic engagement and support fundamental freedoms of magginalized communities. 140,000

Africa's Voices Foundation (AVF)

Riverside Studios
Nairobi   00200
KE 		  PC ED Amplify citizens' voices in decision-making, policy responses, and development planning. 150,000

Afrobarometer

95 Nortei Ababio Loop
Accra    
GH 		  PC ED Training youth organisations in data collection, management and story telling. 200,000

amaBhungane

Community House 41 Salt River Road
Salt River
Cape Town   7925
SF 		  PC ED Developing impactful investigations, improve communications, audience engagement and editorial capacity 125,000

amandlamobi

Oxfam South Africa
Johannesburg    
SF 		  PC ED To support organisation's growth, assists with fundraising and communications capacity. 200,000

Amnesty International

1 Easton Street
London   WC1X 0DW
UK 		  PC ED Support Grantee to build the impact of Surveillance Giants project 15,000

Amnesty International

1 Easton Street
London   WC1X 0DW
UK 		  PC ED Improving public understanding, awareness,and ecosystem in civic space . 305,000

Article 19 Eastern Africa

ACS Plaza
Nairobi   00100
KE 		  PC ED To support core operations and program work. 150,000

Association for Progressive Communications (APC)

PO Box 29904
San Francisco,CA94129 		  PC Supporting Myanmar Internet Project, combat disinformation and mitigate digital risks. 150,000

Association for Progressive Communications (APC)

PO Box 29904
San Francisco,CA94129 		  PC Support Grantee on capacity building of digital rights defenders 83,750

Association for Progressive Communications (APC)

PO Box 29904
San Francisco,CA94129 		  PC Generate diligence rules, transparency standards around social media monetisation programs. 150,000

Asylum Access

555 12th St 5th Floor
Oakland,CA94607 		  PC Support defending refugee rights and secure access to services. 105,000

Avina Americas

1875 Street NW 5th Floor PMB500104
Washington,DC20006 		  PC Promote and strengthen the digital rights ecosystem in Latin America. 100,000

Baraza Media Lab

Keystone Park Block B
Nairobi    
KE 		  PC ED Improve resilience, coordination and support media, journalism and creative spaces. 250,000

Black Stripe Foundation

63 Craighall Road
Johannesburg   2195
SF 		  PC ED Helps people to debate & discuss South African national interests. 200,000

BudgIT

294 Herbert Macaulay Way
Lagos    
NI 		  PC ED Support citizen engagement, media advocacy, civic tech and ecosystem building. 265,000

CANVAS

76a Gandijeva
Belgrade    
RI 		  PC ED General operating support renewal grant 200,000

Caribe Afirmativo

Cra 60 58 - 70
Barranquilla   080002
CO 		  PC ED support fostering LGBTIQ+ and public policy in Colombia 194,000

Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (formerly Premium Times Ce

53 Mambolo Street Zone 2 Wuse
Abuja    
NI 		  PC ED To improve the media and information ecosystem in Nigeria. 265,000

Chicken and Egg Pictures

55 Washington Street 307
Brooklyn,NY11201 		  PC To support and promote more inclusive documentary film makers. 22,500

Citizens' Gavel

2nd Floor 42 Montgomery Rd
Yaba   100001
NI 		  PC ED Core operating grant to protect the civic space in Nigeria. 160,000

Ciudades Feministas (CISCSA)

2482 9 de Julio
Cordoba   X5003
AR 		  PC ED Promoting the political participation of young women in local communities 100,000

CLIP - Centro Latinoamericano de Investigacion Periodistica

300 METROS SUR Y 25 METROS ESTE DEL
COLONO
Nicoya   50201
CS 		  PC ED Partner with media and journalists to strengthen fundraise capacity 100,000

CODA

108 W 39th Street Suite 1000
New York,NY10018 		  PC Support educational journalism, global crises to promote democracy 120,000

Color of Change Education Fund

1714 Franklin St
Oakland,CA94612 		  PC Supports Black Americans and their allies on the core issues. 290,000

Conectas

Avenida Paulista 575
Sao Paulo    
BR 		  PC ED To combating misinformation and hate speech in Brazil 784,000

Connected Development (CODE)

Bassan Plaza 2nd Floor
Abuja    
NI 		  PC ED To support participation in civic and political life 225,000

Correctiv

Huyssenallee 11
Essen   45128
GM 		  PC ED investigates injustices and abuses of power and runs educational programs 710,000

Data and Society Research Institute

11th Floor 36 W 20th St
New York,NY10011 		  PC Support social implications of data-centric technologies & automation. 650,000

Democratie Ouverte

4 Rue la Vacquerie
Paris   75011
FR 		  PC ED Support to integrate transparency, participation, and collaboration into political systems 150,000

Digital Freedom Fund (DFF)

Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 104 - 108
Amsterdam   1012 SG
NL 		  PC ED Support digital rights in Europe through strategic litigation 525,000

Directorio Legislativo

1100 13th St NW Suite 800
Washington DC,DC20005 		  PC Support legislative transparency, consensus building and research Argentinian regulatory affairs. 190,000

East West Management Institute

575 Madison Avenue 25th Floor
New York,NY10022 		  PC To implement Indigenous Knowledge and Data Sovereignty (IKDS) framework 202,500

East West Management Institute

575 Madison Avenue 25th Floor
New York,NY10022 		  PC Support Freedom of Expression cluster, via core institutional, capacity building 675,110

ELA - Equipo Latinoamericano de Justicia y Genero

1628 Teniente General Juan Domingo
Peron
Ciudad de Buenos Aires   C1037
AR 		  PC ED Promoteing women's political participation in Argentina and address challenges 60,733

Engage Media

225 Bourke Street
Melbourne   3000
AS 		  PC ED Build capacity of Indonesian civil society through workshops and trainings 30,982

Estonian Human Rights Centre

4 Parda
Kesklinna   10151
EN 		  PC ED support Estonia Human Rights to develop digital rights program/watchdog activities 135,000

European Digital Rights (EDRi)

12 Rue Belliard
Bruxelles   1040
BE 		  PC ED Support towards decolonising program for the Europe's digital rights field. 225,000

European Digital Rights (EDRi)

12 Rue Belliard
Bruxelles   1040
BE 		  PC ED Decolonising program for the digital rights field in Europe 400,000

Extituto - Politica Abierta

Cl 70 No 7 A 34 Ap 301
Bogota DC    
CO 		  PC ED Support more representative, participative, and accountable governments in Colombia. 90,000

Finance Uncovered

Unit 307 The Pill Box
London   E2 6GG
UK 		  PC ED Support the investigation of illicit finance stories in investigative journalism. 200,000

Foxglove

International House 36-38 Cornhill
London   EC3V 3NG
UK 		  PC ED Support future technology for all, not just the powerful rich. 187,500

Freedom Voices Network

5 Rue de Charonne
Paris   75011
FR 		  PC ED To secure data of threatened journalists and publish their reporting. 300,000

Full Fact

2 Carlton Gardens St Jamess
London   SW1Y 5AA
UK 		  PC ED To support UK's leading independent fact checking charity. 200,000

Fund for Constitutional Government

1100 13th ST NW Suite 800
Washington,DC20005 		  PC Support to tackle specific dimensions of illicit financial flows. 75,000

Fundacion Mi Sangre (FMS)

Transversal 5 A no 45-64
Medellin    
CO 		  PC ED Building civic and political capacities in youth to shape decision-making 150,000

Fundacion para la Libertad de Prensa (FLIP)

Calle 39 20-30
Bogota    
CO 		  PC ED Protection of journalists, reactivating independent journalism networks, and strengthening organization 400,000

Fundacja Reporterow

ul Narbutta 20 lok33
Warszawa   02-541
PL 		  PC ED Development of an independent non-profit investigative newsroom in Poland. 166,000

Futurelect

Workshop 17 Firestation
Johannesburg   2196
SF 		  PC ED Design/deliver non-partisan, intensive and interdisciplinary young leadership development and training. 150,000

Georgetown University

37th and O Streets NW
Washington DC,DC20057 		  PC Support the Center on Privacy and Technology. 260,000

GFF (Gesellschaft fur Freiheitsrechte)

Boyenstrasse 41
Berlin   10115
GM 		  PC ED Support strategic litigation in human and civil rights in Europe. 125,000

Global Witness

1 Mark Square
London   EC2A 4EG
UK 		  PC Advocacy work in the areas of socioenvironmental and climate justice 250,000

Haki Africa

Opp Bahman Charitable Foundation
Building off Mikindani Street Road
Mvita    
KE 		  PC ED To promote Kenya's youth and marginalised groups in governance processes. 100,000

Haki Yetu

Star of the Sea Primary School
Mombasa    
KE 		  PC ED To help underrepresented people to fully participate in Kenyan governance 50,000

Hostwriter

Karl-Marx-Str 166
Berlin   12043
GM 		  PC ED help journalists collaborate and amplify structural barriers perspectives from journalists. 125,000

Human Dignity Trust

4th Floor West - Quality House 5-9
Quality Court Chancery Lane
London   WC2A 1HP
UK 		  PC ED Decriminalisation of LGBT+ people through strategic litigation and legislative reform. 100,000

IDEAS

The Lower Penthouse Wisma Hang Sam
No 1 Jalan Hang Lekir
Kuala Lumpur   50000
MY 		  PC ED Dialogue and research on Malay/Bumiputera policies and Strengthening organisational capacity 150,000

IDFI

20 T Shevchenko Street 0108
Tbilisi   0108
GG 		  PC ED Support monitoring public procurement, spending and government programs in Georgia 69,000

Indonesia Legal Aid Foundation (Yayasan Lembaga Bantuan Hukum Indonesia)

Jl Diponegoro No 74 Menteng
Jakarta Pusat   10320
ID 		  PC ED Improve knowledge and capacity of lawyers to handle digital rights 225,000

Institute for Strategy and Policy (US entity)

39962 Cedar Boulevard Suite 256
Newark,CA94560 		  PC Promote democratic leadership and strengthen civic participation by conducting research, 125,000

Instituto Socioambiental - ISA

Av Higienopolis 901 Higienopolis
Sao Paulo   01238001
BR 		  PC ED To increase capacity to conduct policy analyses with indigenous movements. 140,000

International Budget Partnership Kenya

Kilimani Business Centre Office 9
Kirichwa Road
Nairobi   00505
KE 		  PC ED Support inclusivity, transparency, and responsiveness of national and county budgets 200,000

International Budget Partnership South Africa

Second Floor Gate House Black River
Park South 8 Fir St Observatory
Cape Town   7925
SF 		  PC ED Support civil society partners to advocate improved local communities services. 250,000

International Center for Journalists (ICFJ)

2000 M Street NW Suite 250
Washington,DC20036 		  PC To prevent online abuse, harassment and attacks against women journalists 200,000

International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ)

910 17th Street NW
Washington,DC20006 		  PC Support investigative Journalists to carry out impactful cross-border investigation 500,000

International Lawyers Project (ILP)

Exchange House
London   EC2A 2EG
UK 		  PC ED Advancing economic and environmental justice and the rule of law 90,000

International Women's Media Foundation

2002 Massachusetts Ave NW Suite 1
Washington,DC20036 		  PC To support wonam journalists around the world. 175,000

InternetLab

Av ipiranga 344 Cj 11B
Sao Paulo    
BR 		  PC ED Developing longer-term plan, with stronger emphasis on democracy and platforms. 455,000

Just Futures Law

1609 G Street Southeast
Washington,DC20003 		  PC Support and strengthens the immigrant rights and racial justice movements 150,000

Katiba Institute

House No5 the Crescent Off
Parklands Road
Nairobi   00100
KE 		  PC ED To entrench a culture and practice of constitutionalism in Kenya 306,000

Liberty

26-30 Strutton Ground
London   SW1P 2HR
UK 		  PC ED Challenge injustice, defends freedom, and campaigns fair treatment in UK 1,000,000

Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF)

37 West 20th Street
New York,NY10011 		  PC to help independent media thrive and safeguard editorial independence. 200,000

Media Legal Defence Initiative (MLDI)

330 High Holborn
London   WC1V 7QH
UK 		  PC ED To support via legal defense to journalists under threat. 329,676

More In Common

175 Varick St
New York,NY10014 		  PC To build communities and societies resilient to polarisation and socialdivision. 700,000

Myanmar Now Ltd

Unit 405/406 101 Overton Road
Melbourne   3011
AS 		  PC ED Support the investigative journalism organisation's business model. 210,000

Namati

1616 P Street NW Suite 101
Washington,DC20036 		  PC Promoting paralegal outreach and awareness raising among communities facing discrimination 250,000

Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI)

88 Pine Street Wall Street Plaza
Suite 540
New York,NY10005 		  PC General Operating Grant. 250,000

Neo Philanthropy

45 W 36th St 6th Floor
New York,NY10018 		  PC Support full integration of immigrants as active participants in democracy. 500,000

New America Foundation (NAF)

740 15th St NW
Washington,DC20005 		  PC Support research of the tech/telecom companies on human rights. 200,000

Nossas

Rua Visconde de Silva 21
Rio de Janeiro    
BR 		  PC ED Support the continuity of Grantee's work at Brazil national level. 230,000

Nuffield Foundation

28 Bedford Square
London   EC1M 4EH
UK 		  ER Support data and AI work for people and society project. 50,000

Open Cities Lab

185 Bulwer Road
Durban   4001
SF 		  PC ED Provision of information to enable participation in Africa civic/political life. 200,000

Open Contracting Partnership

Open Gov Hub
Washington,DC20005 		  PC To advancing public procurement more transparent and effective globally. 450,000

Open Data Manchester

52 Kensington Road
Manchester   M21 9NU
UK 		  ER To support responsible and intelligent data practice in Greater Manchester 80,000

Open Government Partnership (OGP)

1100 13th St NW Suite 800
Washington,DC20005 		  PC Support reformers make governments open, accountable, and responsive to citizens. 650,000

Open Institute International

209 State House Road
Nairobi   100
KE 		  PC To support expanding active citizen work at the Kenyan Coast. 110,000

Open Knowledge Foundation Germany

Singer Str 109
Berlin   D-10179
GM 		  PC ED To support open government, open education and civic tech 542,000

Outriders

Tomasza Nocznickiego 23/69
Warszawa   01-948
PL 		  PC ED General operating support 200,000

Paradigm Initiative

2nd Floor 39 Baale Street Ajegunie
Lagos    
NI 		  PC ED Core grant to Paradigm Initiative in support of their work. 210,000

Partnership on AI

2261 Market Street 4537
San Francisco,CA94114 		  PC To support multi-stakeholders working to better understand AI's impacts. 75,000

Phandeeyar

340 S Lemon Ave 9595
Walnut,CA91789 		  PC Core funding/reserve to grow their resilience to pursue organisational objectives. 120,000

Privacy International (PI)

62 Britton Street
London   EC1M 5UY
UK 		  PC ED Support Grantee's work on right to privacy for everyone, everywhere 450,000

Public Citizen

1600 20th Street Northwest
Washington,DC20009 		  PC Support a pro-user/consumer agenda in digital trade discussions. 100,000

Publish What You Pay (PWYP)

TOG Room 301 3rd Floor 201 Borough
High Street
London   SE1 1JA
UK 		  PC ED improving the lives of citizens in resource dependent countries 361,000

Reporters Without Borders

47 Rue Vivienne
Paris   75002
FR 		  PC ED Promote/implement democratic principles in the global information and communication space 150,000

Res Non Verba

Thames 1024
CABA Buenos Aires   C1414DCV
AR 		  PC ED Supporting the work of Grantee's project The Open Data Charter. 150,000

Res Non Verba

Thames 1024
CABA Buenos Aires   C1414DCV
AR 		  PC ED support the establishment / implementation of a new Civic Compass initiative 183,666

Res Non Verba

Thames 1024
CABA Buenos Aires   C1414DCV
AR 		  PC ED Incubate civic innovations to advance Latin America civic technology ecosystem. 140,000

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA)

120 Broadway Suite 3475
New York,NY10271 		  PC Support fiscally sponsored project, International Fund Public Interest Media (IFPIM). 240,000

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA)

120 Broadway Suite 3475
New York,NY10271 		  PC Supporting more accurate, nuanced and diverse storytelling by narrative shifts. 280,000

SAFEnet

Jalan Noja Ayung No 3
Denpasar    
ID 		  PC ED Support digital rights monitoring, capacity building and civic space protection 147,000

Shehu Musa Yar'Adua Foundation Nigeria

1 Memorial Drive Central Business
District
Abuja   900211
NI 		  PC ED To protect Nigerian journalists, media houses and civil society partners 165,000

Siasa Place

House 29 Kirichwa Lane Court
Nairobi    
KE 		  PC ED To promote youth participation in democratic processes 120,000

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP)

2B Oyetola Street Off Ajanaku
Street Off Salvation Street Opebi
Lagos    
NI 		  PC ED support strategic litigation work and civic participation space in Nigeria. 215,000

Spotlight on Corruption

49 Gundreda Road bank
Lewes   BN7 1PU
UK 		  PC ED General Operating Grant. 80,000

Stanford University

408 Panama Mall Suite 217
Stanford,CA94305 		  PC Support the work of Cyber Policy Center at Stanford University. 150,000

Stiftung Neue Verantwortung (SNV)

Beisheim Center
Berlin   D-10785
GM 		  PC ED Support Grantee's program of work, institutional development, and organisational health. 200,000

Tax Justice Network

C/O Godfrey Wilson Ltd
Bristol   BS1 4QD
UK 		  PC ED Support global corporate tax reform taking place at OECD/UN 121,667

Temblores ONG

Calle 70 0 - 32 Apartment 302
Bogota    
CO 		  PC ED Support, free legal support for police violence victims 220,000

The B Team

115 5th Avenue
New York,NY10003 		  PC To support transparency and accountability work, "Right the Rules", campaign. 237,417

The Engine Room

244 Fifth Avenue Suite 2424
New York,NY10001 		  PC Support Safe, responsible and strategic technology use while mitigating vulnerabilities 190,400

The Markup

900 Broadway Suite 202
New York,NY10003 		  PC Support data driven investigations of tech and it's societial influences 450,000

The New Humanitarian

Rue de Varembe 3
Geneva   1202
SZ 		  PC ED To support practical insights and thought leadership to international journalism 175,000

United We Dream Network

1201 16th St NW Suite 714
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		  PC Support undocumented immigrant youth centered in immigrant rights advocacy efforts. 300,000

University of Johannesburg

Auckland Park Kingsway Campus 629
B-Ring
Johannesburg    
SF 		  PC ED Support the surveillance and intelligence oversight in South Africa 50,000

University of Massachusetts Amherst

c/o Office of Post-Award Management
Hadley,MA01035 		  PC Support research on international flows of misinformation and disinformation 53,000

University of Massachusetts Amherst

c/o Office of Post-Award Management
Hadley,MA01035 		  PC Supporting critical and comparative research to inform pro-democracy coalition strategies. 150,000

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

104 Airport Dr 2200
Chapel Hill,NC27599 		  PC Support intersection of politics and digital technology 125,000

University of the Witwatersrand Foundation

1 Jan Smuts Avenue
Johannesburg   2001
SF 		  PC ED To advance positive use of technology for the civic good. 220,000

Victory Institute

1225 I Eye Street NW Suite 525
Washington,DC20005 		  PC Strengthening network and skills of LGBTQI+ leaders across Latin America 314,610

Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA)

1666 Connecticut Ave NW Suite 400
Washington,DC20009 		  PC To support fostering civil society efforts in the Latam region 155,000

Women Win

Stichting Women Win
Amsterdam   1011 VM
NL 		  PC ED To Support seed, resource, and sustain a feminist technology ecosystem. 150,000

Yaaj Mexico

Montealban 7 interior 6 Colonia
Narvarte Alcaldia Benito Juarez
Mexico City   03023
MX 		  PC ED Enhancing the political and civic participation of the Mexican LGBTI+ 174,000
Total .................................right arrow 3a 28,511,511
bApproved for future payment

Access Now
463 Lincoln Place 241
Brooklyn,NY11238 		  PC Support digital rights of world users at risk. 450,000

Accountability Counsel
244 Kearny Street Floor 6
San Francisco,CA94108 		  PC Supporting communities via communities, Policy Advocacy and Research programme. 200,000

Accountability Lab Nigeria
House 1 63 Road
Abuja    
NI 		  PC ED Shifting civic engagement and support fundamental freedoms of magginalized communities. 120,000

Africa's Voices Foundation (AVF)
Riverside Studios
Nairobi   00200
KE 		  PC ED Amplify citizens' voices in decision-making, policy responses, and development planning. 150,000

Afrobarometer
95 Nortei Ababio Loop
Accra    
GH 		  PC ED Training youth organisations in data collection, management and story telling. 200,000

amaBhungane
Community House 41 Salt River Road
Salt River
Cape Town   7925
SF 		  PC ED Developing impactful investigations, improve communications, audience engagement and editorial capacity 125,000

amandlamobi
Oxfam South Africa
Johannesburg    
SF 		  PC ED To support organisation's growth, assists with fundraising and communications capacity. 150,000

Association for Progressive Communications (APC)
PO Box 29904
San Francisco,CA94129 		  PC Supporting Myanmar Internet Project, combat disinformation and mitigate digital risks. 150,000

Association for Progressive Communications (APC)
PO Box 29904
San Francisco,CA94129 		  PC Supporting Myanmar Internet Project, combat disinformation and mitigate digital risks. 150,000

Association for Progressive Communications (APC)
PO Box 29904
San Francisco,CA94129 		  PC Generate diligence rules, transparency standards around social media monetisation programs. 170,020

CANVAS
76a Gandijeva
Belgrade    
RI 		  PC ED General operating support renewal grant 200,000

Caribe Afirmativo
Cra 60 58 - 70
Barranquilla   080002
CO 		  PC ED support fostering LGBTIQ+ and public policy in Colombia 10,000

Caribe Afirmativo
Cra 60 58 - 70
Barranquilla   080002
CO 		  PC ED support fostering LGBTIQ+ and public policy in Colombia 194,000

Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (formerly Premium Times Ce
53 Mambolo Street Zone 2 Wuse
Abuja    
NI 		  PC ED To improve the media and information ecosystem in Nigeria. 250,000

Ciudades Feministas (CISCSA)
2482 9 de Julio
Cordoba   X5003
AR 		  PC ED Promoting the political participation of young women in local communities 100,000

Conectas
Avenida Paulista 575
Sao Paulo    
BR 		  PC ED To combating misinformation and hate speech in Brazil 196,000

Data and Society Research Institute
11th Floor 36 W 20th St
New York,NY10011 		  PC Support social implications of data-centric technologies & automation. 650,000

Digital Freedom Fund (DFF)
Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 104 - 108
Amsterdam   1012 SG
NL 		  PC ED Support digital rights in Europe through strategic litigation 275,000

East West Management Institute
575 Madison Avenue 25th Floor
New York,NY10022 		  PC To implement Indigenous Knowledge and Data Sovereignty (IKDS) framework 202,500

East West Management Institute
575 Madison Avenue 25th Floor
New York,NY10022 		  PC Support Freedom of Expression cluster, via core institutional, capacity building 702,030

ELA - Equipo Latinoamericano de Justicia y Genero
1628 Teniente General Juan Domingo
Peron
Ciudad de Buenos Aires   C1037
AR 		  PC ED Promoteing women's political participation in Argentina and address challenges 121,467

ELA - Equipo Latinoamericano de Justicia y Genero
1628 Teniente General Juan Domingo
Peron
Ciudad de Buenos Aires   C1037
AR 		  PC ED Promoteing women's political participation in Argentina and address challenges 182,200

Freedom Voices Network
5 Rue de Charonne
Paris   75011
FR 		  PC ED To secure data of threatened journalists and publish their reporting. 300,000

Fundacion Mi Sangre (FMS)
Transversal 5 A no 45-64
Medellin    
CO 		  PC ED Building civic and political capacities in youth to shape decision-making 120,000

Fundacion Mi Sangre (FMS)
Transversal 5 A no 45-64
Medellin    
CO 		  PC ED Building civic and political capacities in youth to shape decision-making 40,000

Fundacion para la Libertad de Prensa (FLIP)
Calle 39 20-30
Bogota    
CO 		  PC ED Protection of journalists, reactivating independent journalism networks, and strengthening organization 200,000

Futurelect
Workshop 17 Firestation
Johannesburg   2196
SF 		  PC ED Design/deliver non-partisan, intensive and interdisciplinary young leadership development and training. 150,000

Global Witness
1 Mark Square
London   EC2A 4EG
UK 		  PC Advocacy work in the areas of socioenvironmental and climate justice 250,000

Hostwriter
Karl-Marx-Str 166
Berlin   12043
GM 		  PC ED help journalists collaborate and amplify structural barriers perspectives from journalists. 100,000

IDEAS
The Lower Penthouse Wisma Hang Sam
No 1 Jalan Hang Lekir
Kuala Lumpur   50000
MY 		  PC ED Dialogue and research on Malay/Bumiputera policies and Strengthening organisational capacity 150,000

Institute for Strategy and Policy (US entity)
39962 Cedar Boulevard Suite 256
Newark,CA94560 		  PC Promote democratic leadership and strengthen civic participation by conducting research, 125,000

International Lawyers Project (ILP)
Exchange House
London   EC2A 2EG
UK 		  PC ED Advancing economic and environmental justice and the rule of law 90,000

International Lawyers Project (ILP)
Exchange House
London   EC2A 2EG
UK 		  PC ED Advancing economic and environmental justice and the rule of law 90,000

InternetLab
Av ipiranga 344 Cj 11B
Sao Paulo    
BR 		  PC ED Developing longer-term plan, with stronger emphasis on democracy and platforms. 200,000

Katiba Institute
House No5 the Crescent Off
Parklands Road
Nairobi   00100
KE 		  PC ED To entrench a culture and practice of constitutionalism in Kenya 300,000

Katiba Institute
House No5 the Crescent Off
Parklands Road
Nairobi   00100
KE 		  PC ED To entrench a culture and practice of constitutionalism in Kenya 300,000

Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF)
37 West 20th Street
New York,NY10011 		  PC to help independent media thrive and safeguard editorial independence. 200,000

Media Legal Defence Initiative (MLDI)
330 High Holborn
London   WC1V 7QH
UK 		  PC ED To support via legal defense to journalists under threat. 240,000

Myanmar Now Ltd
Unit 405/406 101 Overton Road
Melbourne   3011
AS 		  PC ED Support the investigative journalism organisation's business model. 150,000

Namati
1616 P Street NW Suite 101
Washington,DC20036 		  PC Promoting paralegal outreach and awareness raising among communities facing discrimination 250,000

Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI)
88 Pine Street Wall Street Plaza
Suite 540
New York,NY10005 		  PC General Operating Grant. 500,000

Paradigm Initiative
2nd Floor 39 Baale Street Ajegunie
Lagos    
NI 		  PC ED Core grant to Paradigm Initiative in support of their work. 200,000

Phandeeyar
340 S Lemon Ave 9595
Walnut,CA91789 		  PC Core funding/reserve to grow their resilience to pursue organisational objectives. 80,000

Phandeeyar
340 S Lemon Ave 9595
Walnut,CA91789 		  PC Core funding/reserve to grow their resilience to pursue organisational objectives. 150,000

Privacy International (PI)
62 Britton Street
London   EC1M 5UY
UK 		  PC ED Support Grantee's work on right to privacy for everyone, everywhere 450,000

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA)
120 Broadway Suite 3475
New York,NY10271 		  PC Supporting more accurate, nuanced and diverse storytelling by narrative shifts. 250,000

SAFEnet
Jalan Noja Ayung No 3
Denpasar    
ID 		  PC ED Support digital rights monitoring, capacity building and civic space protection 153,000

Shehu Musa Yar'Adua Foundation Nigeria
1 Memorial Drive Central Business
District
Abuja   900211
NI 		  PC ED To protect Nigerian journalists, media houses and civil society partners 150,000

Siasa Place
House 29 Kirichwa Lane Court
Nairobi    
KE 		  PC ED To promote youth participation in democratic processes 120,000

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP)
2B Oyetola Street Off Ajanaku
Street Off Salvation Street Opebi
Lagos    
NI 		  PC ED support strategic litigation work and civic participation space in Nigeria. 200,000

Spotlight on Corruption
49 Gundreda Road bank
Lewes   BN7 1PU
UK 		  PC ED General Operating Grant. 80,000

The Engine Room
244 Fifth Avenue Suite 2424
New York,NY10001 		  PC Support Safe, responsible and strategic technology use while mitigating vulnerabilities 150,000

University of Massachusetts Amherst
c/o Office of Post-Award Management
Hadley,MA01035 		  PC Supporting critical and comparative research to inform pro-democracy coalition strategies. 48,811

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
104 Airport Dr 2200
Chapel Hill,NC27599 		  PC Support intersection of politics and digital technology 125,000

Victory Institute
1225 I Eye Street NW Suite 525
Washington,DC20005 		  PC Strengthening network and skills of LGBTQI+ leaders across Latin America 176,766

Victory Institute
1225 I Eye Street NW Suite 525
Washington,DC20005 		  PC Strengthening network and skills of LGBTQI+ leaders across Latin America 117,878

Women Win
Stichting Women Win
Amsterdam   1011 VM
NL 		  PC ED To Support seed, resource, and sustain a feminist technology ecosystem. 150,000

Yaaj Mexico
Montealban 7 interior 6 Colonia
Narvarte Alcaldia Benito Juarez
Mexico City   03023
MX 		  PC ED Enhancing the political and civic participation of the Mexican LGBTI+ 50,000
Total ................................. right arrow 3b 11,354,672
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 12
Part XV-A
Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
Related or exempt
function income
(See instructions.)
1Program service revenue: (a)
Business code 		(b)
Amount 		(c)
Exclusion code 		(d)
Amount
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies          
2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
investments ........... 		         
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 2,044,374  
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......          
bNot debt-financed property.....          
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
7 Other investment income .....          
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............ 		         
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue: a
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. 0 2,044,374 0
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
2,044,374
(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
Part XV-B
Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
Line No.
DownArrow 		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to
the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
instructions.)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 13
Part XVI
Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
1
Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
Yes
No
a
Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
(1) Cash...................................
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Other assets.................................
1a(2)
 
No
b
Other transactions:
(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
1b(1)
 
No
(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
1b(2)
 
No
(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
1b(3)
 
No
(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
1b(4)
 
No
(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
1b(5)
 
No
(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
1b(6)
 
No
c
Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
1c
 
No
d
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
(a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
2a
Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
b
If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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TY 2023 ExpenditureResponsibilityStmt
Name:
Luminate Foundation Inc
EIN:
82-3941326
Grantee's Name Grantee's Address Grant Date Grant Amount Grant Purpose Amount Expended By Grantee Any Diversion By Grantee? Dates of Reports By Grantee Date of Verification Results of Verification
Open Data Manchester CIC
  		52 Kensington Road
Manchester   M21 9NU
UK 		2021-07-15 247,500 To support the charitable purposes of the educational, training and engagement activities of Open Data Manchester: to disseminate and share knowledge on the use, generation and good governance of data in Greater Manchester and beyond. 180,833 No 06/24/2022, 06/28/2023, 8/11/2024    
openDemocracy Limited
  		18 Ashwin Street
London   E8 3DL
UK 		2021-06-01 650,000 To support openDemocracy's agenda-setting investigative journalism. 650,000 No 07/5/2022, 06/27/2023, 8/9/2024    
The Nuffield Foundation
  		28 Bedford Square
London   WC1B 3JS
UK 		2022-07-01 158,000 Support for Nuffield Foundation's Ada Lovelace Institute project, a charitable and educational project focused on ensuring that data and AI work for people and society. 120,500 No 06/23/2023, 8/15/2024    

TY 2023 GeneralExplanationAttachment
Name:
Luminate Foundation Inc
EIN:
82-3941326
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Contributed Services explanation 990-PF, Part VI-B, Line 1a(3) During 2023, Luminate US Services LLC, provided general and administrative support staff and paid for professional legal costs on behalf of the Foundation. In addition, other affiliated entities and related parties provided in-kind services related to investment management and travel. The amount of contributed services is valued at $11,384,103 but not recorded on Form 990-PF.

TY 2023 OtherAssetsSchedule
Name:
Luminate Foundation Inc
EIN:
82-3941326
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
Interest receivable 30,000 30,000 30,000
Program and mission related investments 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000


TY 2023 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
Luminate Foundation Inc
EIN:
82-3941326
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Management and general 79 0 0 0


TY 2023 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
Name:
Luminate Foundation Inc
EIN:
82-3941326
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
Federal Excise Tax Payable 467,257 0


TY 2023 SubstantialContributorsSch
Name:
Luminate Foundation Inc
EIN:
82-3941326
Name Address
Pierre M Omidyar Trust 720 University Ave Ste 110
Los Gatos,CA95032


TY 2023 TaxesSchedule
Name:
Luminate Foundation Inc
EIN:
82-3941326
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Federal excise tax 46,104 0 0 0