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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 85-2133087

Musk Foundation

A private foundation in Austin, TX. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 51 grants and $474.3 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $474,325,312

    Grants listed
    51
    Assets, end of year
    $462,970,680

  • Tax year 2023

    $236,621,463

    Grants listed
    42
    Assets, end of year
    $536,153,034

  • Tax year 2022

    $160,461,913

    Grants listed
    29
    Assets, end of year
    $650,716,295

  • Tax year 2021

    $159,938,705

    Grants listed
    42
    Assets, end of year
    $379,579,235

  • Tax year 2020

    $10,150,000

    Grants listed
    5
    Assets, end of year
    $217,338,090

Grants paid in 2024

51 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. This return lists its grants in an attachment that is not in the IRS e-file: $205.8 million in all.

  2. This return lists its grants in an attachment that is not in the IRS e-file: $149.2 million in all.

  3. Fidelity CharitableBoston, MA

    Support of public charities

    $25,000,000

  4. This return lists its grants in an attachment that is not in the IRS e-file: $15 million in all.

  5. This return lists its grants in an attachment that is not in the IRS e-file: $10 million in all.

  6. Baylor Scott & White HealthcareDallas, TX

    Support health initiatives

    $7,157,000
  7. X Prize Foundation IncCulver City, CA

    Support technological development for carbon removal

    $5,450,000
  8. Austin Habitat for HumanityAustin, TX

    Support affordable housing and community development

    $5,000,000
  9. The Seton FundSaint Louis, MO

    Support health intiatives

    $5,000,000
  10. Windward SchoolLos Angeles, CA

    Support school operations and programs

    $5,000,000
  11. Digital Harbor FoundationBaltimore, MD

    Support STEM education and digital literacy for youth

    $3,250,000
  12. The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX

    Support university operations and programs

    $3,250,000
  13. The St Bernard Project IncNew Orleans, LA

    Support disaster relief

    $2,400,000
  14. CodeorgSeattle, WA

    Support access to and participation in computer science in schools

    $2,130,000
  15. Scroll Prize IncSan Francisco, CA

    Support coding education

    $2,084,000
  16. Team RubiconLos Angeles, CA

    Support humanitarian and conventional aid responses

    $2,000,000
  17. Operation BBQ ReliefPeculiar, MO

    Support disaster relief through meals

    $1,975,000
  18. Hack FoundationW Hollywood, CA

    Support coding education

    $1,810,000
  19. Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridge, MA

    Support research programs

    $1,500,000
  20. Givedirectly IncNew York, NY

    Support financial aid for families living in poverty

    $1,400,000
  21. Mercy Chefs IncPortsmouth, VA

    Support disaster relief through meals

    $1,260,000
  22. Feeding AmericaChicago, IL

    Support hunger relief and food distribution

    $1,250,000
  23. The Trail FoundationAustin, TX

    Support protection of the butler trail

    $1,100,000
  24. Scholarship America IncMinneapolis, MN

    Support educational scholarships and student financial assistance

    $1,083,000
  25. America Institute for Roman Culture IncAustin, TX

    Support historical research and cultural preservation

    $1,000,000
  26. European Jewish AssociationMonsey, NY

    Support advocacy, education, and cultural initiatives for jewish communities

    $1,000,000
  27. Healthcare ReadyWashington, DC

    Support emergency preparedness and health crisis response

    $1,000,000
  28. Penn Harris Madison School CorporationMishawaka, IN

    Support educational programs and student learning initiatives

    $1,000,000
  29. Prostate Cancer FoundationSanta Monica, CA

    Support research, awareness, and treatment for prostate cancer

    $1,000,000
  30. Samaritans PurseBoone, NC

    Support international disaster relief and humanitarian aid programs

    $1,000,000
  31. BABY2BABYLos Angeles, CA

    Support providing essential items to low-income families

    $930,000
  32. Morgan's Inclusion InitiativeSan Antonio, TX

    Support programs promoting accessibility, inclusion, and opportunities

    $810,000
  33. UC Santa Barbara FoundationSanta Barbara, CA

    Support higher education, research, and student programs

    $795,000
  34. Holocaust Museum La OperationLos Angeles, CA

    Support holocaust education and remembrance programs

    $730,472
  35. Partners in HealthBoston, MA

    Support global health accessibility

    $690,000
  36. Seattle Children's Hospital Aaron Matthew Sids Research GuildSeattle, WA

    Support sids research

    $550,000
  37. Information Technology Disaster Resource Center IncFort Worth, TX

    Support volunteer coordination for disaster response

    $506,000
  38. Make-A-Wish Foundation of AmericaPhoenix, AZ

    Support granting wishes for children with critical illnesses

    $500,000
  39. The Definity Project IncWoodland HLS, CA

    Support education initiatives

    $500,000
  40. Minuteman Disaster Response FoundationMcKinney, TX

    Support volunteer deployment for disaster relief and recovery

    $499,000
  41. Missions on Wheels IncMontgomery, TX

    Support medical care access in underserved or remote communities

    $496,735
  42. Mercury One IncIrving, TX

    Support humanitarian aid and educational initiatives

    $443,950
  43. Cameron County Education Initiative IncBrownsville, TX

    Support the patient care technician certification program

    $295,500
  44. Sae InternationalWarrendale, PA

    Support engineering education and professional development programs

    $295,000
  45. Diplomatic Security Foundation IncorporatedChantilly, VA

    Support safety, security, and educational programs for diplomatic personnel

    $200,000
  46. Texas A and M FoundationCollege Sta, TX

    Support scholarships, research, and educational initiatives

    $200,000
  47. Sentinel FoundationEllerbe, NC

    Support community and public safety initiatives

    $156,400
  48. Children's Museum of BrownsvilleBrownsville, TX

    Support creative learning opportunities for children

    $150,000
  49. City of BrownsvilleBrownsville, TX

    Support community improvement and city programs

    $120,000
  50. Friends of WestminsterVenice, CA

    Support westminster elementary school operations and programs

    $100,000
  51. The Fritsch Foundation IncConcord, MA

    Support accelerating cancer immunotherapy research

    $100,000
  52. World Spine CareTustin, CA

    Support spine health care, research, and treatment initiatives in underserved areas

    $100,000
  53. Los Angeles Fire Department FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Provide resources to programs that support the lafd

    $75,000
  54. Travis County Sheriff's OfficeAustin, TX

    Support training and deployment of working dogs

    $15,000
  55. Girls in RoboticsMarlton, NJ

    Support STEM education and robotics programs for girls

    $10,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Community development1 grant $25,000,00039% of the total
  2. Education8 grants $13,475,00021% of the total
  3. Human services5 grants $5,601,4009% of the total
  4. Disaster relief and public safety5 grants $5,477,7359% of the total
  5. Public affairs1 grant $5,450,0008% of the total
  6. Science and technology3 grants $2,205,0003% of the total
  7. 6 other causes10 grants $7,029,45011% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Ohio1 grant $25,000,000
  2. Texas14 grants $20,546,450
  3. California12 grants $20,074,472
  4. Missouri2 grants $6,975,000
  5. Maryland1 grant $3,250,000
  6. Washington2 grants $2,680,000
  7. Louisiana1 grant $2,400,000
  8. New York2 grants $2,400,000
  9. Massachusetts3 grants $2,290,000
  10. Virginia2 grants $1,460,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Elon MuskPRESIDENT & DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Jared BirchallSECRETARY & TREASURER & DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Matilda SimonDIRECTOR Hours 0.1Pay $0

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