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The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence

AI2'S MISSION IS TO CONDUCT HIGH-IMPACT ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING IN SERVICE OF THE COMMON GOOD, AND TO DEVELOP APPLICATIONS OF AI THAT CONTRIBUTE TO HUMANITY AND …

The Allen Institute For Artificial

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence

Ai2, founded by Paul Allen and led by Ali Farhadi, conducts high-impact research and engineering to tackle key problems in artificial intelligence.

Founded
Headquarters
Seattle, WA
Foundation type
Private operating foundation (other)
NTEE code
U50
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2025

Mission

Ai2's mission is to conduct high-impact artificial intelligence research and engineering in service of the common good, and to develop applications of aI that contribute to humanity and the preservation of the environment.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology · NTEE U50
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 55%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.28%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Seattle, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. Its EIN is 824083177. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for science & technology charities in United States. The organization reports $206M in annual revenue. 67 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.

The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence is located in Seattle, WA, United States. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence has $206M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $14M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Private operating foundation (other). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $206M in annual revenue. The organization has 67 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence. 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.

The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Ai2, founded by Paul Allen and led by Ali Farhadi, conducts high-impact research and engineering to tackle key problems in artificial intelligence. The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2018.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $206M is well above the peer average of $14M.

Yes, donations to The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 824083177, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

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Leadership

MI
Michelle Benedict
Sr Dir Of Fin & Treas

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AI
Aiken H••••••
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
AL
Allard J••••
VP, COO, TREASURER (THRU 9/30)
BY
Byrd G•••••••
TREASURER (FROM 10/1), CFO (FROM 9/6)
CA
Cauce A•• M•••
Director
CH
Choi Y••••
SENIOR RESEARCH MANAGER, MOSAIC
CL
Clark P••••
SR RESEARCH MGR, ARISTO, INTERIM CEO (FROM 10/1)
CO
Cochran H•••
Director
DO
Downey D•••
RESEARCH MANAGER, S2
DU
Dumas J•••••••
SECRETARY, GENERAL COUNSEL
EM
Emura C••••
EXEC. DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING, AST
ET
Etzioni O•••
CEO (THRU 9 & 30) & Director
GA
Garfield B•••
Treasurer, CFO
HA
Hajishirzi H•••••••
SENIOR RESEARCH MANAGER
HA
Hall S••••
Director
HA
Harper D•••••••
VICE PRESIDENT
HA
Ha V•
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, INCUBATOR
HI
Hilf B•••
CHAIR & Director
IV
Ivey A•••••
SECRETARY
KE
Kembhavi A••••••••
SENIOR DIRECTOR, COMPUTER VISION
LA
Lazowska E•
Director
LE
Lee P••••
Director
MI
Michelle B•••••••
Sr Dir Of Fin & Treas
MU
Mulligan T••
CHIEF HR OFFICER
PE
Peters M••••••
SENIOR RESEARCH SCIENTIST, NLP
RA
Raymond D••••••
GENERAL MANAGER, S2
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Latest news

From global news sources

7 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

AI Builds the Most Detailed Map of the Mouse Brain Yet - Neuroscience News
Oct 2025
neurosciencenews.com
A Grain of Brain, 523 Million Synapses, and the Most Complicated Neuroscience Experiment Ever Attempted - SciTechDaily
Apr 2025
scitechdaily.com
Form filed
$205.8M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$110.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence (AI2) Announces Commitment to the NAIRR Pilot as part of AI2’s Open Ecosyste
Nov 2023
techrseries.com
Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence (AI2) Announces Commitment to the NAIRR Pilot as part of AI2’s Open Ecosyste
Nov 2023
techrseries.com
Form filed
$103.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$53.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Machines Learn Good From Commonsense Norm Bank - IEEE Spectrum
Nov 2021
spectrum.ieee.org
Tech vets lead Panda AI, a secretive new spinout from the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence - GeekWire
Jun 2020
www.geekwire.com
Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence hatches a new HQ for its startup incubator - GeekWire
Jul 2019
www.geekwire.com

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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence This page 77 $205.8 million -
Technology Student Association 93 $229,263 97%
Humanity Plus Inc 90 $263,171 89%
Society for Literature and Science Inc 90 $138,215 67%
Bioinnovations Institute 89 $1.3 million 91%
Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory Integration 89 $1.8 million -
Alfred e Mann Foundation for Scientific Research 89 $18.1 million -
Citizen Science Foundation 89 $551,176 95%
Blue Marble Space 89 $5.1 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 67 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
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence

What is The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence?
The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence is a science & technology private operating foundation (other) based in Seattle, United States. Ai2, founded by Paul Allen and led by Ali Farhadi, conducts high-impact research and engineering to tackle key problems in artificial intelligence.
When was The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence founded?
The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence was founded in 2018.
Who leads The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence?
Michelle Benedict serves as Sr Dir Of Fin & Treas.
Where is The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence located?
Headquartered in Seattle, United States.
What is The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence trustworthy?
The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 out of 100 (Strong 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 The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence's registration number?
IRS EIN: 824083177.
What is The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence's website?
http://www.allenai.org