Mission
TELESCOPE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE SCIENCE AND SOCIETY THROUGH INNOVATION AND COLLECTIVE ACTION.
Public Charity
TELESCOPE FOUNDATION
TELESCOPE FOUNDATION is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in WASHINGTON, DC. Its most recent IRS filing (2024) reports revenue of $9.0M, expenses of $2.0M, total assets of $9.0M. Imperigo tracks 4 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $13.8M.
EIN: 922791899
WASHINGTON, DC
Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis
NTEE: B05
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$9.0M
Total Expenses$2.0M
Total Assets$9.0M
Grant Records4
Funding Total$13.8M
Filing Years2023–2024
Where $100 goes at Telescope Foundation
How Telescope Foundation divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 2 years.
$41
Programs
the work itself
$56
Management
running the organization
$3
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $41 for programs
$17
Telescope trusted talent initiative
$16
Telescope technology offset program
$8
Telescope leadership services
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2024. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
$8,750,000
GENERAL SUPPORT
$24,750
GENERAL SUPPORT
$24,750
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
$5,000,000
Showing up to 5 of 4 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Christina Lisi
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Diana Skurka
CHAIR & TREASURER
Eric Braverman
PRESIDENT & COO
Jacob Zionce
BOARD MEMBER
Michael Lustbader
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.0M | $2.0M | $9.0M |
| 2023 | $2.5M | $1.0M | $1.6M |
Between 2023 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $2.5M to $9.0M (+257%), with total assets most recently reported at $9.0M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.