Nonprofit · EIN 92-0636259
LIGHTCONE FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · SPARKS, NV 89436
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $9,723,116 | $34,080,020 | -$24,356,904 | $174,375,915 | $55,127 | $174,320,788 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,990,256 | $12,541,185 | -$9,550,929 | $182,181,800 | $66,102 | $182,115,698 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $163,342,236 | $10,000,000 | $153,342,236 | $147,693,240 | $0 | $147,693,240 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $9,723,116
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $7,422,349
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $33,833,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,210
- Program services (functional)
- $33,833,000
- Management and general (functional)
- $247,020
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $182,181,800
- Total assets, end of year
- $174,375,915
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $55,127
- Net assets, end of year
- $174,320,788
- Publicly traded securities
- $138,127,859
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $174,320,788
- Gross receipts
- $118,094,837
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 1
- Year formed
- 2022
- State of legal domicile
- NV
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHONY AGUIRRE | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $474,839 | $38,783 |
| MAX TEGMARK | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $457,840 | $0 |
| MIHAELA CHITA-TEGMARK | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAAN TALLINN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHONY AGUIRRE | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $466,686 | $26,903 |
| MAX TEGMARK | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $409,755 | $0 |
| MIHAELA CHITA-TEGMARK | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $27,077 | $0 |
| JAAN TALLINN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAX TEGMARK | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $466,421 |
| ANTHONY AGUIRRE | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $391,144 |
| MIHAELA CHITA-TEGMARK | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $91,827 |
| JAAN TALLINN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1344 DISC DRIVE 3046, SPARKS, NV 89436-0684
- In care of
- % MAX TEGMARK
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MAX TEGMARK, 1344 DISC DRIVE 3046, SPARKS, NV 894360684
- Signed the 990
- MAX TEGMARK, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (781) 333-8813
- Website
- WWW.FUTUREOFLIFE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ARMANINO ADVISORY LLC
Mission
TO SERVE AS A CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION, SUPPORTING THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE FUTURE OF LIFE FOUNDATION, PRIMARILY VIA GRANTMAKING.
Program accomplishments
- THE ONLY 2024 PROGRAM SERVICE WAS GRANTMAKING TO IMPROVE BENEFITS AND REDUCE RISKS OF TECHNOLOGY.Expenses $33,833,000 · grants $33,833,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 92-0636259
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization, Type II
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization, 50% limit
- Exempt since
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Science and technology (U05)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $174,375,915
- Income (IRS master file)
- $118,094,837
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $9,723,116 | $34,080,020 | $174,375,915 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,990,256 | $12,541,185 | $182,181,800 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $163,342,236 | $10,000,000 | $147,693,240 | XML |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 92-0636259).
Questions about LIGHTCONE FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of LIGHTCONE FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIGHTCONE FOUNDATION is 92-0636259.
- Is LIGHTCONE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to LIGHTCONE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization, 50% limit).
- Which annual return does LIGHTCONE FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of LIGHTCONE FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LIGHTCONE FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of LIGHTCONE FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MAX TEGMARK.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIGHTCONE FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LIGHTCONE FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $9,723,116, expenses of $34,080,020 and total assets of $174,375,915 at year end.
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