A museum gallery with a large landscape painting in a gilt frame

Grant recipient EIN 94-1696494Arts and culture

Who funds The Exploratorium?

Grants to The Exploratorium, page 2 of 2, newest year first.

Grants listed on funders’ 990-PF returns for tax years 2017 to 2025, read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Every foundation grant, by year

449 grants

Each line as the funder listed it on its return, newest year first, then largest.

  1. The Greenspan Foundation 5223318Boston, MA 2021

    General operating

    $1,000
  2. The Granoff Family FoundationPalm Beach, FL 2021

    Charitable organization

    $1,000
  3. The Donohue Family FoundationNew City, NY 2021

    General and unrestricted

    $1,000
  4. Frankel Family FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2021

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  5. Harvey and Leslie Wagner FoundationIncline Village, NV 2021

    General budget

    $1,000
  6. Villa Family Foundation IncFisher Island, FL 2021

    Education

    $1,000
  7. Danford FoundationSan Carlos, CA 2021

    Dedicated to exploration of science and human perception through the exhibits in the museum

    $1,000
  8. Ann & Gordon Getty FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2021

    To carry out specific charitable, educational, and cultural projects

    $1,000
  9. Ralph & Marsha Guggenheim Family FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2021

    General Support

    $850
  10. Arthur and Charlotte Zitrin FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2021

    General support

    $650
  11. Swig FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2021

    Create a culture of learning through innovative environments, programs, and tools that help people nurture their curiosity about the world around them.

    $500
  12. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2021

    General support

    $426
  13. Texas Instruments FoundationDallas, TX 2021

    Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."

    $215
  14. Gelfand Family Foundation IncBernardsville, NJ 2021

    Charitable

    $149
  15. Yan and Liu Family Private FoundationMountain View, CA 2021

    donation to the museum

    $149
  16. William K Bowes Jr FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2020

    General operating support - to support the highest priorities and most urgent financial needs

    $2,500,000
  17. Gordon E and Betty I Moore FoundationPalo Alto, CA 2020

    In support of design, prototyping and production of plant exhibits for the Living Systems Gallery.

    $1,801,256
  18. Dhanam FoundationPalo Alto, CA 2020

    In support of exploratorium's capital campaign

    $1,000,000
  19. Gerson Bakar FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2020

    General support

    $550,000
  20. Crankstart FoundationSan Jose, CA 2020

    General support

    $525,000
  21. The Anne Wojcicki FoundationLos Altos, CA 2020

    General operating support

    $500,000
  22. The Anne Wojcicki FoundationLos Altos, CA 2020

    General operating support

    $500,000
  23. Koret FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2020

    Bay area teacher-leader network institute

    $325,000
  24. The Eucalyptus FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2020

    Education and youth programs

    $300,000
  25. The Simons Foundation IncNew York, NY 2020

    Front porch science

    $252,553
  26. The Bengier FoundationRedwood City, CA 2020

    Unrestricted

    $200,000
  27. William Fries II FoundationLafayette, CA 2020

    Unrestricted

    $175,000
  28. Dhanam FoundationPalo Alto, CA 2020

    In support of general operations

    $100,000
  29. McMurtry Family Foundation of 2003Venice, FL 2020

    To further and promote charitable efforts.

    $100,000
  30. Riley & Susan Bechtel FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2020

    To support the field trip program

    $100,000
  31. Moore Family FoundationIncline Village, NV 2020

    Exhibit Maintenance

    $100,000
  32. Elm Street FoundationSan Rafael, CA 2020

    General charity

    $75,000
  33. The Charles and Roberta Katz Family FoundationPalo Alto, CA 2020

    General funding

    $75,000
  34. The Baker Street FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2020

    Operating expenses

    $75,000
  35. Marineau Family FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2020

    Education/support

    $50,000
  36. Kelson FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2020

    To provide funding for the exploratorium

    $50,000
  37. Gordon E and Betty I Moore FoundationPalo Alto, CA 2020

    To support the Trustee Fund, Wonder Fun Day and the 2021 Gala.

    $50,000
  38. Gordon E and Betty I Moore FoundationPalo Alto, CA 2020

    In support of general operations.

    $45,600
  39. Enlight FoundationPalo Alto, CA 2020

    Education and charity

    $40,000
  40. Esb Charitable FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2020

    Funds for supporting county office regions' STEM standards plans

    $33,987
  41. Dan and Stacey Case Family FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2020

    Charitable purposes.

    $30,000
  42. John S and James L Knight FoundationMiami, FL 2020

    To support the educational mission of the exploratorium via general operating funds.

    $25,000
  43. Caldwell Fisher Family FoundationMenlo Park, CA 2020

    Education/environment

    $25,000
  44. Caldwell Fisher Family FoundationMenlo Park, CA 2020

    Ed/environ

    $25,000
  45. Koret FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2020

    General operating support in honor of the party at the piers

    $25,000
  46. Ishiyama FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2020

    Education

    $20,000
  47. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2020

    General support

    $15,000
  48. The Seed Fund Grants IncPittsford, NY 2020

    Urban fellow program

    $15,000
  49. Wendell Family FoundationSan Ramon, CA 2020

    General purposes

    $15,000
  50. The Griffith Family FoundationSan Rafael, CA 2020

    General

    $15,000
  51. The Heising-Simons FoundationLos Altos, CA 2020

    For general support

    $10,000
  52. Prologis FoundationDenver, CO 2020

    Arts & culture

    $10,000
  53. The Wollenberg FoundationMenlo Park, CA 2020

    Unrestricted

    $10,000
  54. Gordon E and Betty I Moore FoundationPalo Alto, CA 2020

    In support of advances in knowledge synthesis and research on visualization for science learning and engagement.

    $9,998
  55. Bell Family FoundationCoronado, CA 2020

    Unrestricted contribution

    $5,000
  56. Robert K & Barbara J Straus Family Foundation IncSanta Barbara, CA 2020

    In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose

    $5,000
  57. Dhanam FoundationPalo Alto, CA 2020

    To support wonder funday 2020

    $5,000
  58. Paul S Nadler Family Charitable TrustNew York, NY 2020

    General

    $5,000
  59. The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment IncBethesda, MD 2020

    General support

    $5,000
  60. Mufg Union Bank Foundation AgMilwaukee, WI 2020

    Charitable

    $5,000
  61. Glasser Family FundOakland, CA 2020

    Providing funds for annual educational programs.

    $5,000
  62. Charlotte Palmer Phillips FoundationIncNewton, MA 2020

    General Purpose

    $4,997
  63. Theda and Tamblin Clark Smith Family Foundation IncWilmington, DE 2020

    General & Unrestricted

    $3,000
  64. The May Family FoundationMcCoy, CO 2020

    General charitable purposes

    $2,500
  65. Hobsonlucas Family FoundationSan Rafael, CA 2020

    General donation

    $2,000
  66. Penner Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR 2020

    Community Development

    $2,000
  67. The George & Wilma Leonard Charitable FoundationNovato, CA 2020

    Eleemosynary

    $2,000
  68. Evelyn and Walter Haas Jr FundSan Francisco, CA 2020

    For the explainer program

    $2,000
  69. Arthur and Charlotte Zitrin FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2020

    General support

    $1,650
  70. Wender Weis Foundation for ChildrenPalo Alto, CA 2020

    To provide general support

    $1,575
  71. Heffernan Group FoundationWalnut Creek, CA 2020

    Donation

    $1,500
  72. The Greenspan Foundation 5223318Boston, MA 2020

    General operating

    $1,000
  73. The Donohue Family FoundationNew City, NY 2020

    General and unrestricted

    $1,000
  74. Frankel Family FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2020

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  75. Harvey and Leslie Wagner FoundationIncline Village, NV 2020

    General budget

    $1,000
  76. Villa Family Foundation IncFisher Island, FL 2020

    Education

    $1,000
  77. Zocchi Family FoundationSonoma, CA 2020

    Program related

    $1,000
  78. Loud Hound FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2020

    To provide funding for the exploratorium

    $1,000
  79. Danford FoundationSan Carlos, CA 2020

    Dedicated to exploration of science and human perception through the exhibits in the museum.

    $1,000
  80. Ann & Gordon Getty FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2020

    To carry out specific charitable, educational, and cultural projects

    $1,000
  81. The Granoff Family FoundationPalm Beach, FL 2020

    Charitable organization

    $650
  82. Swig FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2020

    Create a culture of learning through innovative environments, programs, and tools that help people nurture their curiosity about the world around them.

    $500
  83. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2020

    General support

    $332
  84. Hu Family FoundationSaratoga, CA 2020

    Education

    $199
  85. Ralph & Marsha Guggenheim Family FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2020

    General Support

    $150
  86. Gelfand Family Foundation IncBernardsville, NJ 2020

    Charitable

    $149
  87. IBM International FoundationArmonk, NY 2020

    Employee matching grant

    $100
  88. Gordon E and Betty I Moore FoundationPalo Alto, CA 2019

    In support of under pier renovation.

    $850,000
  89. Dhanam FoundationPalo Alto, CA 2019

    General charitable purpose

    $800,000
  90. Gordon E and Betty I Moore FoundationPalo Alto, CA 2019

    To support the design and development of an exhibition on science, technology and engineering tinkering.

    $700,000
  91. The Anne Wojcicki FoundationLos Altos, CA 2019

    General operating support

    $500,000
  92. Stupski FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2019

    To provide general operating support.

    $500,000
  93. Koret FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2019

    For the bay area teacher-leader network institute

    $325,000
  94. The Bengier FoundationRedwood City, CA 2019

    Unrestricted

    $200,000
  95. Gerson Bakar FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2019

    General support

    $200,000
  96. William Fries II FoundationLafayette, CA 2019

    Unrestricted

    $150,000
  97. Elm Street FoundationSan Rafael, CA 2019

    General charity

    $115,000
  98. Eustace-Kwan Family FoundationMenlo Park, CA 2019

    Support for the teacher institute program

    $100,000
  99. Gordon E and Betty I Moore FoundationPalo Alto, CA 2019

    In support of advances in knowledge synthesis and research on visualization for science learning and engagement.

    $99,975
  100. Moore Family FoundationIncline Village, NV 2019

    Exhibit Maintenance.

    $75,000
  101. The Baker Street FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2019

    Operating expenses

    $75,000
  102. Esb Charitable FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2019

    Funds for supporting county office regions' STEM standards plans

    $66,000
  103. The Charles and Roberta Katz Family FoundationPalo Alto, CA 2019

    General funding

    $60,000
  104. Gordon E and Betty I Moore FoundationPalo Alto, CA 2019

    To support of the Trustee Annual Fund and the May 2020 Party at the Pier Fundraiser.

    $50,000
  105. Moore Family FoundationIncline Village, NV 2019

    General Operations

    $35,000
  106. Gordon E and Betty I Moore FoundationPalo Alto, CA 2019

    In support of general operations.

    $29,896
  107. Dan and Stacey Case Family FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2019

    Charitable purposes.

    $25,000
  108. Koret FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2019

    For general operating support in honor of the party at the piers 50th anniversary celebration

    $25,000
  109. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2019

    Program/operating support

    $15,000
  110. Wendell Family FoundationSan Ramon, CA 2019

    General purposes

    $15,000
  111. The Griffith Family FoundationSan Rafael, CA 2019

    General

    $15,000
  112. Glasser Family FundOakland, CA 2019

    Providing funds for annual educational programs.

    $11,000
  113. The Seed Fund Grants IncPittsford, NY 2019

    Unrestricted

    $10,000
  114. The Seed Fund Grants IncPittsford, NY 2019

    Unrestricted

    $10,000
  115. Kelson FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2019

    To provide funding for exploratorium

    $10,000
  116. Ray and Dagmar Dolby Family FundSan Francisco, CA 2019

    General operating support

    $10,000
  117. The Wollenberg FoundationMenlo Park, CA 2019

    Unrestricted

    $10,000
  118. Agilent Technologies FoundationSanta Clara, CA 2019

    Program support

    $5,835
  119. Robert K & Barbara J Straus Family Foundation IncSanta Barbara, CA 2019

    In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose

    $5,000
  120. The Clark R Smith Family FoundationBoston, MA 2019

    General & Unrestricted

    $5,000
  121. Paul S Nadler Family Charitable TrustNew York, NY 2019

    General

    $5,000
  122. The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment IncBethesda, MD 2019

    General operating support

    $5,000
  123. Charlotte Palmer Phillips FoundationIncNewton, MA 2019

    General Purpose

    $4,833
  124. The May Family FoundationMcCoy, CO 2019

    General charitable purposes

    $2,500
  125. Penner Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR 2019

    Community development

    $2,000
  126. The George & Wilma Leonard Charitable FoundationNovato, CA 2019

    Eleemosynary

    $2,000
  127. Evelyn and Walter Haas Jr FundSan Francisco, CA 2019

    For the explainer program.

    $2,000
  128. Villa Family Foundation IncFisher Island, FL 2019

    Education

    $1,025
  129. The Donohue Family FoundationNew City, NY 2019

    General and unrestricted

    $1,000
  130. Frankel Family FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2019

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  131. Rmlow FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2019

    Education

    $1,000
  132. Michael J Kirsch FoundationSanta Clara, CA 2019

    Support of other charitable organization

    $1,000
  133. Loud Hound FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2019

    To provide funding for exploratorium

    $1,000
  134. Danford FoundationSan Carlos, CA 2019

    Dedicated to exploration of science and human perception through the exhibits in the museum.

    $1,000
  135. Bieneman Family FoundationAustin, TX 2019

    Further charitable programs.

    $1,000
  136. The Hoenigman Family FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2019

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  137. Maverick Capital FoundationDallas, TX 2019

    Arts

    $750
  138. Ralph & Marsha Guggenheim Family FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2019

    General Support

    $500
  139. Esjay Foundation IncChicago, IL 2019

    Public charity support

    $500
  140. Swig FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2019

    Create a culture of learning through innovative environments, programs, and tools that help people nurture their curiosity about the world around them.

    $500
  141. Swig FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2019

    Create a culture of learning through innovative environments, programs, and tools that help people nurture their curiosity about the world around them.

    $250
  142. Swig FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2019

    Create a culture of learning through innovative environments, programs, and tools that help people nurture their curiosity about the world around them.

    $250
  143. Gelfand Family Foundation IncBernardsville, NJ 2019

    Charitable

    $200
  144. JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY 2019

    General operating support

    $100
  145. Gordon E and Betty I Moore FoundationPalo Alto, CA 2018

    In support of development, prototyping, and build-out of a series of exhibits that seek to convey key scientific ideas and issues to the public, including those related to genetics and heredity.

    $1,678,252
  146. Gordon E and Betty I Moore FoundationPalo Alto, CA 2018

    In support of purchase, installment and training for customer relationship management software.

    $500,000
  147. Gerson Bakar FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2018

    General support

    $200,000
  148. Lisa & Douglas Goldman FundSan Francisco, CA 2018

    Capital campaign

    $100,000
  149. The Baker Street FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2018

    Operating expenses

    $75,000
  150. Eustace-Kwan Family FoundationMenlo Park, CA 2018

    Support teacher institute program

    $50,000
  151. Marineau Family FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2018

    Education/support

    $50,000
  152. The Charles and Roberta Katz Family FoundationPalo Alto, CA 2018

    General funding

    $50,000
  153. Gordon E and Betty I Moore FoundationPalo Alto, CA 2018

    In support of the Annual Gala and the Endowment.

    $50,000
  154. Gordon E and Betty I Moore FoundationPalo Alto, CA 2018

    In support of general operations.

    $32,300
  155. The Rock FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2018

    Charitable

    $25,000
  156. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2018

    Program/operating support

    $15,000
  157. Dan and Stacey Case Family FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2018

    Charitable purposes.

    $15,000
  158. The Clark R Smith Family FoundationBoston, MA 2018

    General & Unrestricted

    $10,000
  159. The Seed Fund Grants IncPittsford, NY 2018

    Bay as it is symposium

    $10,000
  160. Glasser Family FundOakland, CA 2018

    Funds for annual educational programs

    $10,000
  161. Elm Street FoundationSan Rafael, CA 2018

    General charity

    $10,000
  162. Ray and Dagmar Dolby Family FundSan Francisco, CA 2018

    General operating support

    $10,000
  163. The Wollenberg FoundationMenlo Park, CA 2018

    Unrestricted

    $10,000
  164. Charlotte Palmer Phillips FoundationIncNewton, MA 2018

    General Purpose

    $5,333
  165. Paul S Nadler Family Charitable TrustNew York, NY 2018

    General

    $5,000
  166. The Hobson Family FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2018

    General

    $5,000
  167. Urbanek Family FoundationMenlo Park, CA 2018

    Unrestricted charitable donation

    $5,000
  168. The Handlery FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2018

    General support

    $5,000
  169. Wendell Family FoundationSan Ramon, CA 2018

    General purposes

    $5,000
  170. Robert K & Barbara J Straus Family Foundation IncSanta Barbara, CA 2018

    In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose

    $3,500
  171. The May Family FoundationMcCoy, CO 2018

    General charitable purposes

    $2,500
  172. The George & Wilma Leonard Charitable FoundationNovato, CA 2018

    Eleemosynary

    $2,000
  173. Evelyn and Walter Haas Jr FundSan Francisco, CA 2018

    For the explainer program.

    $2,000
  174. Wender Weis Foundation for ChildrenPalo Alto, CA 2018

    To provide general support

    $1,500
  175. The Donohue Family FoundationNew City, NY 2018

    General and unrestricted

    $1,000
  176. Frankel Family FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2018

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  177. Rmlow FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2018

    Education

    $1,000
  178. Villa Family Foundation IncFisher Island, FL 2018

    Education

    $1,000
  179. Zocchi Family FoundationSonoma, CA 2018

    Program related

    $1,000
  180. Michael J Kirsch FoundationSanta Clara, CA 2018

    Support of other charitable organization

    $1,000
  181. Loud Hound FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2018

    Provide funding for exploratorium international non-profit organization.

    $1,000
  182. Kelson FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2018

    Provide funding for exploratorium international non-profit organization.

    $1,000
  183. Uvas FoundationConshohocken, PA 2018

    General purpose

    $1,000
  184. Danford FoundationSan Carlos, CA 2018

    Dedicated to exploration of science and human perception through the exhibits in the museum

    $1,000
  185. The Hoenigman Family FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2018

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  186. Swig FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2018

    Create a culture of learning through innovative environments, programs, and tools that help people nurture their curiosity about the world around them.

    $1,000
  187. Swig FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2018

    Create a culture of learning through innovative environments, programs, and tools that help people nurture their curiosity about the world around them.

    $1,000
  188. Ralph & Marsha Guggenheim Family FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2018

    General Support

    $599
  189. Arthur and Charlotte Zitrin FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2018

    General support

    $533
  190. JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY 2018

    General operating support

    $500
  191. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2018

    Program/operating support

    $255
  192. Gelfand Family Foundation IncBernardsville, NJ 2018

    Charitable

    $200
  193. Otis & Elizabeth Chandler FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2018

    General purpose

    $199
  194. Verla Regnery FoundationMill Valley, CA 2018

    Science museum

    $149
  195. Tong & Danielle Family FoundationGranite Bay, CA 2018

    Donation

    $89
  196. The Griffith Family FoundationSan Rafael, CA 2017

    General

    $10,000
  197. The Strandberg Family FoundationAvon, CO 2017

    To create inquiry-based experiences that transform learning worldwide.

    $5,016
  198. The Hoenigman Family FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2017

    Unrestricted

    $3,000
  199. Arthur and Charlotte Zitrin FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2017

    General support

    $255