Luis Von Ahn Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 87-0993008

Foundation Overview

Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Luis Von Ahn Foundation has awarded 178 grants totaling $18,066,984 to organizations in New Jersey, Colorado and 17 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $5,000 to $478,000, with a median award of $75,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$18,066,984
Total Assets
$8,263,929
Median Grant (all grants)
$75,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
43
Median Grant
$60,000
% Median Grant Growth
+9% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 30%

13 of 43 recipients (30%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
International

Grants are geographically diversified with 14% in international locations and funding distributed across 25 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Internationally, funding concentrates in Ciudad De Guatemala (76%), Peten (8%), Antigua (8%).

Funding Trajectory
+544%

Strong 544% growth in annual giving over 3 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 2 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (41%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Luis Von Ahn Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Antigua International Education Foundation Inc $250,000 Princeton, NJ, US General Operating Funds 2024
Arcas Wildlife Rescue And Conservation $42,000 Chicago, IL, US Macaw Release Project 2024
Asociacion Guatemalteca De Historia Natural $25,000 Ciudad De Guatemala, GUATEMALA, GT Enabling Local Conservation Education 2024
Be Just Inc $85,000 Washington, DC, US General Operating Funds 2024
Blue World Foundation Inc $90,000 Miami Beach, FL, US General Operating Funds 2024
Boys Hope Girls Hope $100,000 St Louis, MO, US General Operating Funds 2024
Defensores De La Naturaleza $478,000 Ciudad De Guatemala, GUATEMALA, GT General Operating Funds 2024
Friends Of Fafg Inc $120,000 Mclean, VA, US General Operating Funds 2024
Global Fund For Children $50,000 Washington, DC, US Educational Recovery Project In Central America 2024
Iniciativa Guatemala $75,000 Bealeton, VA, US General Operating Funds 2024
Institut Pirvado De Investigacion Sobre El Cambio Climtico (Icc) $240,000 Santa Lucia Cotzumalguapa, ESCUINTLA, GT General Operating Funds 2024
Limitless Horizons Ixil Inc $125,000 Roslindale, MA, US General Operating Funds 2024
Maia $180,000 Denver, CO, US General Operating Funds 2024
Meso Foundation $70,000 Cottonwood Heights, UT, US General Operating Funds 2024
Planting Seeds International $75,000 Northbrook, IL, US General Operating Funds 2024
Plataforme Internacionale Contre L'impunite $50,000 Ciudad De Guatemala, GUATEMALA, GT General Operating Funds 2024
Ponoma Impact Foundation $25,000 Boca Raton, FL, US Capacity Building Workshops For Nonprofits Project 2024
Seattle International Foundation $300,000 Seattle, WA, US General Operating Funds 2024
She's The First $25,000 New York, NY, US Training Initiative Project To Increase Girls' Power In Emerging Community Organizations 2024
Universidad Del Valle $60,000 Princeton, NJ, US General Operating Funds 2024
Women's International Network For Guatemalan Solutions Inc $375,000 Denver, CO, US General Operating Funds 2024
Women's Justice Initiative Inc $125,000 New York, NY, US General Operating Funds 2024
Wuqu' Kawoq Sa $180,000 Bethel, VT, US General Operating Funds 2024
Asociacion Casasito $50,000 Foreign, ANTIGUA, GT Project For Internal Capacity Building 2024
Asociacion Civil Dialogos $110,000 Foreign, GUATEMALA CITY, GT General Operating Funds 2024
Asociacion Para El Liderazgo De Guatemala $25,000 Foreign, GUATEMALA CITY, GT General Operating Funds 2024
Child Aid $50,000 Portland, OR, US General Operating Funds 2024
Cooperative For Education $50,000 Cincinnati, OH, US General Operating Funds 2024
Creamos Norte $100,000 Scarborough, ME, US General Operating Funds 2024
Foundation Of The University Of The Valley Of Guatemala $200,000 Princeton, NJ, US General Operating Funds 2024
Iciaad $25,000 Foreign, GUATEMALA CITY, GT Savings Club In Coastal Fishing Community In El Safari, Chinquimulilla, Santa Rosa 2024
Instituto 25a $25,000 Foreign, GUATEMALA CITY, GT General Operating Funds 2024
Mathkind Global Inc $25,000 Chapel Hill, NC, US General Operating Funds 2024
Tan Uxil $50,000 Foreign, GUATEMALA CITY, GT General Operating Funds 2024
The Guatemalan Tomorrow Fund $50,000 Tequesta, FL, US General Operating Funds 2024
Capacity Building Grantees $17,834 Pittsburgh, PA, US General Operating Funds 2024
Arcas Wildlife Rescue And Conservation $90,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Funds 2024
Asociacion Guatemalteca De Historia Natural $65,000 Foreign, Foreign, GT General Operating Funds 2024
Seattle International Foundation $50,000 Seattle, WA, US Special Project For Advocacy Strategy Lab In Washington Dc 2024
Sunflower Communications $6,000 Toronto, ONTARIO, CA Capacity Building Grant 2024
Asociacion El Directorio Guatemala $30,400 Foreign, ANTIGUA, GT Capacity Building Grant 2024
Safe Passage $10,000 New Gloucester, ME, US Capacity Building Grant 2024
Laboratorio De Medios Sa $30,000 Foreign, GUATEMALA CITY, GT Capacity Building Grant 2024
Antigua International Education Foundation Inc $220,000 Princeton, NJ, US General Operating Funds 2023
Arcas Wildlife Rescue And Conservation $82,500 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Funds 2023
Asociacion Civil Dialogos $100,000 Ciudad De Guatemala, GUATEMALA, GT General Operating Funds 2023
Asociacion Guatemalteca De Historia Natural $25,000 Ciudad De Guatemala, GUATEMALA, GT Enabling Local Conservation Education And Scientific Research Through A Laboratory Project 2023
Be Just Inc $55,000 Washington, DC, US General Operating Funds 2023
Blue World Foundation Inc $82,500 Miami Beach, FL, US General Operating Funds 2023
Boys Hope Girls Hope $25,000 St Louis, MO, US General Operating Funds 2023
Casa Sito Association $55,000 Austin, TX, US General Operating Funds 2023
Creamos Norte $82,500 Scarborough, ME, US General Operating Funds 2023
Defensores De La Naturaleza $385,000 Ciudad De Guatemala, GUATEMALA, GT General Operating Funds 2023
Friends Of Fafg Inc $110,000 Mclean, VA, US General Operating Funds 2023
Fundacion Propeten $25,000 Peten, GUATEMALA, GT Development Of Actun National Park, Conservation Education And Sustainable Toursim Project 2023
Global Fund For Children $50,000 Washington, DC, US Educational Recovery Project In Central America 2023
Instituto Cientifico De Investigaciones Aplicadas Al Ambiente Y Desarrollo $25,000 Ciudad De Guatemala, GUATEMALA, GT Savings Club In Coastal Fishing Community 2023
Iniciativa Guatemala $55,000 Bealeton, VA, US General Operating Funds 2023
Institut Pirvado De Investigacin Sobre El Cambio Climtico (Icc) $220,000 Santa Lucia Cotzumalguapa, ESCUINTLA, GT General Operating Funds 2023
Limitless Horizons Ixil Inc $110,000 Roslindale, MA, US General Operating Funds 2023
Maia $165,000 Denver, CO, US General Operating Funds 2023
Meso Foundation $25,000 Cottonwood Heights, UT, US General Operating Funds 2023
Planting Seeds International $55,000 Northbrook, IL, US General Operating Funds 2023
Plataforme Internacionale Contre L'impunite $25,000 Ciudad De Guatemala, GUATEMALA, GT General Operating Funds 2023
Ponoma Impact Foundation $25,000 Boca Raton, FL, US Capacity Building Workshops For Nonprofits Project 2023
Seattle International Foundation $155,000 Seattle, WA, US General Operating Funds 2023
She's The First $25,000 New York, NY, US Training Initiative Project To Increase Girls' Power In Emerging Community Organizations 2023
Universidad Del Valle $55,000 Princeton, NJ, US General Operating Funds 2023
Women's International Network For Guatemalan Solutions Inc $330,000 Pueblo, CO, US General Operating Funds 2023
Women's Justice Initiative Inc $110,000 New York, NY, US General Operating Funds 2023
Wuqu' Kawoq Sa $165,000 Bethel, VT, US General Operating Funds 2023
Silent Images Inc $7,500 Matthews, NC, US General Operating Funds 2023
Asociacion El Directorio Guatemala $5,000 Antigua, GUATEMALA, GT General Operating Funds 2023
Asociacion De Matematicos De Guatemala $15,000 Villa Nueva, GUATEMALA, GT General Operating Funds 2023
Antigua International Education Foundation Inc $220,000 Princeton, NJ, US General Operating Funds 2023
Arcas Wildlife Rescue And Conservation $82,500 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Funds 2023
Asociacion Civil Dialogos $100,000 Ciudad De Guatemala, GUATEMALA, GT General Operating Funds 2023
Asociacion Guatemalteca De Historia Natural $25,000 Ciudad De Guatemala, GUATEMALA, GT Enabling Local Conservation Education And Scientific Research Through A Laboratory Project 2023
Be Just Inc $55,000 Washington, DC, US General Operating Funds 2023
Blue World Foundation Inc $82,500 Miami Beach, FL, US General Operating Funds 2023
Boys Hope Girls Hope $25,000 St Louis, MO, US General Operating Funds 2023
Casa Sito Association $55,000 Austin, TX, US General Operating Funds 2023
Creamos Norte $82,500 Scarborough, ME, US General Operating Funds 2023
Defensores De La Naturaleza $385,000 Ciudad De Guatemala, GUATEMALA, GT General Operating Funds 2023
Friends Of Fafg Inc $110,000 Mclean, VA, US General Operating Funds 2023
Fundacion Propeten $25,000 Peten, GUATEMALA, GT Development Of Actun National Park, Conservation Education And Sustainable Toursim Project 2023
Global Fund For Children $50,000 Washington, DC, US Educational Recovery Project In Central America 2023
Instituto Cientifico De Investigaciones Aplicadas Al Ambiente Y Desarrollo $25,000 Ciudad De Guatemala, GUATEMALA, GT Savings Club In Coastal Fishing Community 2023
Iniciativa Guatemala $55,000 Bealeton, VA, US General Operating Funds 2023
Institut Pirvado De Investigacin Sobre El Cambio Climtico (Icc) $220,000 Santa Lucia Cotzumalguapa, ESCUINTLA, GT General Operating Funds 2023
Limitless Horizons Ixil Inc $110,000 Roslindale, MA, US General Operating Funds 2023
Maia $165,000 Denver, CO, US General Operating Funds 2023
Meso Foundation $25,000 Cottonwood Heights, UT, US General Operating Funds 2023
Planting Seeds International $55,000 Northbrook, IL, US General Operating Funds 2023
Plataforme Internacionale Contre L'impunite $25,000 Ciudad De Guatemala, GUATEMALA, GT General Operating Funds 2023
Ponoma Impact Foundation $25,000 Boca Raton, FL, US Capacity Building Workshops For Nonprofits Project 2023
Seattle International Foundation $155,000 Seattle, WA, US General Operating Funds 2023
She's The First $25,000 New York, NY, US Training Initiative Project To Increase Girls' Power In Emerging Community Organizations 2023
Universidad Del Valle $55,000 Princeton, NJ, US General Operating Funds 2023
Women's International Network For Guatemalan Solutions Inc $330,000 Pueblo, CO, US General Operating Funds 2023
Women's Justice Initiative Inc $110,000 New York, NY, US General Operating Funds 2023
Wuqu' Kawoq Sa $165,000 Bethel, VT, US General Operating Funds 2023
Silent Images Inc $7,500 Matthews, NC, US General Operating Funds 2023
Asociacion El Directorio Guatemala $5,000 Antigua, GUATEMALA, GT General Operating Funds 2023
Asociacion De Matematicos De Guatemala $15,000 Villa Nueva, GUATEMALA, GT General Operating Funds 2023
Antigua International Education Foundation Inc $200,000 Princeton, NJ, US General Operating Funds 2022
Women's International Network For Guatemalan Solutions Inc $300,000 Pueblo, CO, US General Operating Funds 2022
Maia $150,000 Denver, CO, US General Operating Funds 2022
Wuqu' Kawoq Sa $150,000 Bethel, VT, US General Operating Funds 2022
Friends Of Fafg Inc $100,000 Mclean, VA, US General Operating Funds 2022
Safe Passage $200,000 New Gloucester, ME, US General Operating Funds 2022
Women's Justice Initiative Inc $100,000 New York, NY, US General Operating Funds 2022
Iniciativa Guatemala $50,000 Bealeton, VA, US General Operating Funds 2022
Limitless Horizons Ixil Inc $100,000 Roslindale, MA, US General Operating Funds 2022
Planting Seeds International $50,000 Northbrook, IL, US General Operating Funds 2022
The Fund For Human Global Rights $150,000 Washington, DC, US To Support Hernandez O'neill Memorial Fund For Human Rights Defenders 2022
Casasito Association $50,000 Austin, TX, US General Operating Funds 2022
Blue World Foundation Inc $75,000 Miami Beach, FL, US General Operating Funds 2022
Creamos Norte $75,000 Scarborough, ME, US General Operating Funds 2022
Instituto Privado De Investigacion Sobre El Cambio Climatico $200,000 Santa Lucia Cotzumalguapa, ESCUINTLA, GT General Operating Funds 2022
Be Just Inc $50,000 Washington, DC, US General Operating Funds 2022
Foundation Of The University Of The Valley Of Guatemala $50,000 Princeton, NJ, US To Support Young Scholars Academy 2022
Comite De Emergencia Rotario De Guatemala $15,000 Ciudad De Guatemala, GUATEMALA, GT Emergency Relief For Victims Of Hurricane Julia In Izabal 2022
Arcas Wildlife Rescue And Conservation $75,000 Miami, FL, US General Operating Funds 2022
Defensores De La Naturaleza $350,000 Ciudad De Guatemala, GUATEMALA, GT General Operating Funds 2022
Antigua International Education Foundation Inc $200,000 Princeton, NJ, US General Operating Funds 2022
Women's International Network For Guatemalan Solutions Inc $300,000 Pueblo, CO, US General Operating Funds 2022
Maia $150,000 Denver, CO, US General Operating Funds 2022
Wuqu' Kawoq Sa $150,000 Bethel, VT, US General Operating Funds 2022
Friends Of Fafg Inc $100,000 Mclean, VA, US General Operating Funds 2022
Safe Passage $200,000 New Gloucester, ME, US General Operating Funds 2022
Women's Justice Initiative Inc $100,000 New York, NY, US General Operating Funds 2022
Iniciativa Guatemala $50,000 Bealeton, VA, US General Operating Funds 2022
Limitless Horizons Ixil Inc $100,000 Roslindale, MA, US General Operating Funds 2022
Planting Seeds International $50,000 Northbrook, IL, US General Operating Funds 2022
The Fund For Human Global Rights $150,000 Washington, DC, US To Support Hernandez O'neill Memorial Fund For Human Rights Defenders 2022
Casasito Association $50,000 Austin, TX, US General Operating Funds 2022
Blue World Foundation Inc $75,000 Miami Beach, FL, US General Operating Funds 2022
Creamos Norte $75,000 Scarborough, ME, US General Operating Funds 2022
Instituto Privado De Investigacion Sobre El Cambio Climatico $200,000 Santa Lucia Cotzumalguapa, ESCUINTLA, GT General Operating Funds 2022
Be Just Inc $50,000 Washington, DC, US General Operating Funds 2022
Foundation Of The University Of The Valley Of Guatemala $50,000 Princeton, NJ, US To Support Young Scholars Academy 2022
Comite De Emergencia Rotario De Guatemala $15,000 Ciudad De Guatemala, GUATEMALA, GT Emergency Relief For Victims Of Hurricane Julia In Izabal 2022
Arcas Wildlife Rescue And Conservation $75,000 Miami, FL, US General Operating Funds 2022
Defensores De La Naturaleza $350,000 Ciudad De Guatemala, GUATEMALA, GT General Operating Funds 2022
Antigua International Education Foundation Inc $200,000 Princeton, NJ, US General Operating Funds 2022
Women's International Network For Guatemalan Solutions Inc $300,000 Pueblo, CO, US General Operating Funds 2022
Maia $150,000 Denver, CO, US General Operating Funds 2022
Wuqu' Kawoq Sa $150,000 Bethel, VT, US General Operating Funds 2022
Friends Of Fafg Inc $100,000 Mclean, VA, US General Operating Funds 2022
Safe Passage $200,000 New Gloucester, ME, US General Operating Funds 2022
Women's Justice Initiative Inc $100,000 New York, NY, US General Operating Funds 2022
Iniciativa Guatemala $50,000 Bealeton, VA, US General Operating Funds 2022
Limitless Horizons Ixil Inc $100,000 Roslindale, MA, US General Operating Funds 2022
Planting Seeds International $50,000 Northbrook, IL, US General Operating Funds 2022
The Fund For Human Global Rights $150,000 Washington, DC, US To Support Hernandez O'neill Memorial Fund For Human Rights Defenders 2022
Casasito Association $50,000 Austin, TX, US General Operating Funds 2022
Blue World Foundation Inc $75,000 Miami Beach, FL, US General Operating Funds 2022
Creamos Norte $75,000 Scarborough, ME, US General Operating Funds 2022
Instituto Privado De Investigacion Sobre El Cambio Climatico $200,000 Santa Lucia Cotzumalguapa, ESCUINTLA, GT General Operating Funds 2022
Be Just Inc $50,000 Washington, DC, US General Operating Funds 2022
Foundation Of The University Of The Valley Of Guatemala $50,000 Princeton, NJ, US To Support Young Scholars Academy 2022
Comite De Emergencia Rotario De Guatemala $15,000 Ciudad De Guatemala, GUATEMALA, GT Emergency Relief For Victims Of Hurricane Julia In Izabal 2022
Arcas Wildlife Rescue And Conservation $75,000 Miami, FL, US General Operating Funds 2022
Defensores De La Naturaleza $350,000 Ciudad De Guatemala, GUATEMALA, GT General Operating Funds 2022
Antigua International Education Foundation Inc $100,000 Princeton, NJ, US General Operating Funds 2021
Women's International Network For Guatemalan Solutions Inc $100,000 Pueblo, CO, US General Operating Funds 2021
Maia $75,000 Denver, CO, US General Operating Funds 2021
Wuqu' Kawoq Sa $75,000 Bethel, VT, US General Operating Funds 2021
Friends Of Fafg Inc $50,000 New York, NY, US General Operating Funds 2021
Safe Passage $50,000 New Gloucester, ME, US General Operating Funds 2021
Women's Justice Initiative Inc $50,000 New York, NY, US General Operating Funds 2021
Realgirl Foundation Inc $27,750 Los Angeles, CA, US General Operating Funds 2021
Aldea - Advancing Local Development Through Empowerment And Action $25,000 New York, NY, US General Operating Funds 2021
Iniciativa Guatemala $25,000 Bealeton, VA, US General Operating Funds 2021
Limitless Horizons Ixil Inc $25,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US General Operating Funds 2021
Planting Seeds International $25,000 Northbrook, IL, US General Operating Funds 2021
Seres Global $25,000 Spokane Valley, WA, US General Operating Funds 2021

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Luis Von Ahn Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 87-0993008
Website http://www.luisvonahnfoundation.org
Address 150 W LYNDHURST DR Pittsburgh, PA 15206-4541

Key People (4)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Luis Von Ahn Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Founder And President Luis Von Ahn
Director And Treasurer Rogelio Alvarez
Global Director And Secretary Rodrigo Barillas Until 1024
Interim Director Of Foundation Julianne Carlson Beg 1024

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.