Who is behind it? I can’t see any names attached, and a charity would usually need names for due diligence before being able to accept donations of that size. I guess it’s ok if they want public anonymity, but they will reveal names privately.
I asked my contact at Fugue Foundation about this, and here’s their response:
We list information about our corporate structure on our website at the link below. We are incorporated in Arizona and await word from the IRS regarding our 501c3 application. Indeed, as a private foundation, and one that specifically lists privacy protection as one of our core principles, we do try to maintain a certain distance with online identities. I will certainly speak with any of the organizations that are selected to receive the grant.
Who is behind it? I can’t see any names attached, and a charity would usually need names for due diligence before being able to accept donations of that size. I guess it’s ok if they want public anonymity, but they will reveal names privately.
I asked my contact at Fugue Foundation about this, and here’s their response:
Great, thanks. Do they accept UK charities? We are potentially interested at CEEALAR.
They want to stick with registered US charities for this initial round, to keep the grantmaking logistics simpler.
I believe down the road, when FF has built up some grantmaking experience, they’d like to widen things up.
Thanks for help with clarifying, Jon.