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Lightcone Foundation

To supporting the charitable mission of the future of life foundation, primarily via grantmaking.

Science & Technology Sparks, NV EIN: 920636259 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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63
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
63/100 · methodology

About Lightcone Foundation

FLI works on reducing extreme risks from transformative technologies. We are best known for developing the Asilomar AI governance principles.

Founded
Headquarters
Sparks, NV
Foundation type
509(a)(3) Type II
NTEE code
U05
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2023

Mission

To supporting the charitable mission of the future of life foundation, primarily via grantmaking.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 86%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 63
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Lightcone Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 3,150 science & technology charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for Lightcone Foundation draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical science & technology charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Lightcone Foundation is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Sparks, NV, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2022. Its EIN is 920636259. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 63/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $163M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Lightcone Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 920636259. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Lightcone Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 63 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.

Lightcone Foundation is located in Sparks, NV, United States. The organization was established in 2022 and has been active for 4 years.

Based on official tax filings, Lightcone Foundation has $163M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 86% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $15M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Lightcone Foundation is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a 509(a)(3) Type II. By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $163M in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Lightcone Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Lightcone Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

FLI works on reducing extreme risks from transformative technologies. We are best known for developing the Asilomar AI governance principles. Lightcone Foundation is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2022.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $163M is well above the peer average of $15M.

Yes, donations to Lightcone Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lightcone Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 920636259, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2022) why this matters
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Filing history

1 year on file from IRS 990 (FY2022): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2022.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

From FY2022 filing

MA
Max T••••••
President

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

3 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Tzafon raises $9.7M pre-seed to scale AI compute and launch Lightcone - Tech.eu
Jul 2025
tech.eu
Researchers Focus in on 'Lightcone Bound' To Develop an Efficiency Benchmark For Quantum Computers - The Quantum Insider
Nov 2024
thequantuminsider.com
Lightcone bounds for quantum circuit mapping via uncomplexity - npj Quantum Information - Nature
Nov 2024
www.nature.com
Form filed
$163.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Science & Technology this charity 7,612
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2022 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2022 on record
  • Named leadership · 1 officer on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2022
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Lightcone Foundation

What is Lightcone Foundation?
Lightcone Foundation is a science & technology 509(a)(3) type ii based in Sparks, United States. FLI works on reducing extreme risks from transformative technologies. We are best known for developing the Asilomar AI governance principles.
When was Lightcone Foundation founded?
Lightcone Foundation was founded in 2022.
Who leads Lightcone Foundation?
Max Tegmark serves as President.
Where is Lightcone Foundation located?
Headquartered in Sparks, NV, United States.
What is Lightcone Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2022 is approximately $100M-$1B. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Lightcone Foundation trustworthy?
Lightcone Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Lightcone Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 920636259.
What is Lightcone Foundation's website?
http://www.futureoflife.org