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EIN 92-1117448

The Navigation Fund

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3
City
Berkeley
State
California
Year formed
2022
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
U00: Science and Technology Research: General
Description
The Navigation Fund advances bold solutions to the world's most urgent problems by providing $375,000 in grants to five nonprofit organizations focused on combating climate change through renewable energy projects, policy advocacy, and research. It invests $1.6 million in grants to fourteen nonprofit organizations dedicated to transforming criminal justice via research, policy, grassroots organizing, and reentry programs. Additionally, it allocates $2 million in grants to seventeen nonprofit organizations that support farm animal welfare through movement building and innovative projects.
Also known as...
Further Future Foundation; Navigation Charitable Fund
Total revenues
$1,313,153,667
2023
2023$1.3b$1.3b
Total expenses
$5,055,989
2023
2023$4.8m$5m
Total assets
$1,308,120,508
2023
2023$1.3b$1.3b$1.3b
Num. employees
3
2023
202302

Program areas at The Navigation Fund

Our organization provided $375,000 in grants to 5 nonprofit organizations dedicated to combating climate change through renewable energy projects, policy advocacy, and research.we provided $1.6 million in grants to 14 nonprofit organizations dedicated to transforming criminal justice through research, policy, grassroots organizing, reentry programs, and more. We provided $2 million in grants to 17 nonprofit organizations dedicated to supporting farm animal welfare through movement building and novel projects.

Grants made by The Navigation Fund

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Food System InnovationsGeneral Support$2,375,000
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramCriminal Justice Reform$1,750,000

Who funds The Navigation Fund

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)Sciences$1,309,000,000

Personnel at The Navigation Fund

NameTitleCompensation
David Coman-HidyPresident$80,062

Financials for The Navigation Fund

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,309,000,000
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$4,153,667
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,313,153,667

Form 990s for The Navigation Fund

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
Data update history
March 5, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
February 26, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
November 15, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 7, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990N for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsResearch centersCharities
Issues
Science and technologyCriminal justice
Characteristics
Provides grantsConducts researchGrassroots organizingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2991 Sacramento St 230
Berkeley, CA 94702
Metro area
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
County
Alameda County, CA
Website URL
navigation.org/ 
Phone
(415) 851-3038
IRS details
EIN
92-1117448
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2022
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
U00: Science and Technology Research: General
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0285615
FTB Entity ID
5451009
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-03-05
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