Telescope Fund
- Assets
- $2.4m
- Revenue
- $30.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 86-2577635
Organization Overview
Telescope Fund is located in Washington, DC. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Telescope Fund is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Telescope Fund generated $30.5m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $30.0m during the year ending 12/2022.
Since 2022, Telescope Fund has awarded 52 individual grants totaling $29,300,000. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PARTNERING WITH DONORS TO EXPAND PHILANTHROPIC GIVING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DURING THE 2022 TAX YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION MADE GENERAL AND PROJECT SUPPORT GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING GLOBAL HEALTH, CONSERVATION, SOCIAL JUSTICE, ALLEVIATION OF POVERTY, SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, DISASTER RECOVERY, EDUCATION, AND THE ARTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Leslie Payne President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ben Mangan Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Marla Blow Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Renee Eyma Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dori Kreiger Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrew Schulz General Counsel | Officer | 1 | $7,125 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Arabella Advisors Llc Admin. Operations And Support Services | 12/30/22 | $462,500 |
House Of Tigers Inc Consulting Services | 12/30/22 | $200,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $327,721 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $30,000,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $30,327,721 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $109,824 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $30,475,057 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $29,300,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,125 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,125 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $500,000 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $12,307 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $200,000 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $762 |
| Information technology | $1,529 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,993 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $21,257 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $30,044,973 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,013,121 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $27,050 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $327,721 |
| Total assets | $2,367,892 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13,959 |
| Grants payable | $1,780,000 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $197 |
| Total liabilities | $1,794,156 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $573,736 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,367,892 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Telescope Fund has awarded $29,300,000 in support to 52 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ALABAMA FORWARD PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,150,000 |
ARIZONA CENTER FOR EMPOWERMENT PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $550,000 |
ACTIVATE 48 EDUCATION FUND PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $550,000 |
ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH ORGANIZING PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT | $1,250,000 |
ASIAN AMERICANS ADVANCING JUSTICE ATLANTA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $500,000 |
ASIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |