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'''Tides Center''' (Tides Center) is a non-profit organization providing fiscal sponsorship and operational support to social change initiatives, allowing new projects to operate under its nonprofit status while they grow or await their own tax-exempt status.


'''xAI''' (xAI) is an artificial intelligence company founded by Elon Musk with the aim to enhance scientific discovery and understand the universe.
{{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.tides.org}}
 
{{Official URL (simple)|url=https://x.ai}}


==Mission==
==Mission==


xAI's mission is to accelerate human scientific discovery through artificial intelligence, with a focus on advancing our collective understanding of the universe. This involves creating AI that is capable of advanced reasoning and assisting in scientific breakthroughs.<ref>Elon Musk. "xAI". x.ai, https://x.ai (accessed February 17, 2025).</ref>
The mission of the Tides Center is to accelerate social change by partnering with organizations to address complex societal issues. It focuses on fiscal sponsorship, capacity building, and providing resources to groups committed to equity and justice.<ref>Unknown. "About Tides". Tides, https://www.tides.org/about (accessed February 17, 2025).</ref>


==Parent organization==
==Parent organization==


xAI does not have a parent organization as it is a standalone for-profit company founded by Elon Musk.  
Tides Center operates under the umbrella of **Tides**, which is also its top organization. Tides encompasses various entities focused on social justice and philanthropy.<ref>Unknown. "Tides Network". Tides, https://www.tides.org (accessed February 17, 2025).</ref>


==Legislation==
==Legislation==


There is no specific legislation noted for the creation of xAI, as it is a private enterprise.
There is no specific legislation noted for the creation of the Tides Center, as it is a non-profit organization.


==Partners==
==Partners==


No specific partnerships are publicly detailed for xAI.
* Various grassroots organizations and social movements
* Foundations and donors for collaborative funding efforts


==Number of employees==
==Number of employees==


xAI currently employs approximately 100 people.<ref>Elon Musk. "xAI". x.ai, https://x.ai (accessed February 17, 2025).</ref>
The Tides Center employs around 100 people.<ref>Unknown. "Tides Center - Nonprofit Explorer". ProPublica, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/943213100 (accessed February 17, 2025).</ref>


==Organization structure==
==Organization structure==


The exact organizational structure of xAI is not publicly detailed. However, it can be inferred that it includes:
The Tides Center's structure includes:


* Research and Development Division focused on AI innovation.
* **Fiscal Sponsorship Division** for managing legal and administrative support for projects.
* **Program Services Division** for providing capacity building and consulting.


===Leader===
===Leader===


The leader of xAI holds the title of **CEO**.  
The Tides Center is led by a **CEO**.


===Divisions===
===Divisions===


The divisions are not explicitly publicized but likely include:
The divisions include:


* AI Research to develop new models and algorithms.
* Fiscal Sponsorship for new and established organizations.
* Product Development for implementing AI solutions.
* Operational Support for program management, HR, and finance.<ref>Unknown. "Tides Center - GuideStar Profile". GuideStar, https://www.guidestar.org/profile/94-3213100 (accessed February 17, 2025).</ref>


==List of programs==
==List of programs==


* Grok - An AI chatbot designed to provide insights and assist in research.<ref>Elon Musk. "xAI". x.ai, https://x.ai (accessed February 17, 2025).</ref>
* Fiscal Sponsorship Program
* Capacity Building and Consulting Services<ref>Unknown. "Tides Center Services". Tides, https://www.tides.org/services (accessed February 17, 2025).</ref>


==Last total enacted budget==
==Last total enacted budget==


xAI has raised $6 billion in a funding round in 2025, which could be considered as part of its budget for that year.<ref>Elon Musk. "xAI". x.ai, https://x.ai (accessed February 17, 2025).</ref>
The last known budget for the Tides Center was $231 million for the fiscal year 2022.<ref>Unknown. "Tides Center - Nonprofit Explorer". ProPublica, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/943213100 (accessed February 17, 2025).</ref>


==Staff==
==Staff==


xAI has around 100 employees, focusing on AI research and development.<ref>Elon Musk. "xAI". x.ai, https://x.ai (accessed February 17, 2025).</ref>
The Tides Center has around 100 staff members, focused on supporting social justice initiatives.<ref>Unknown. "Tides Center - Nonprofit Explorer". ProPublica, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/943213100 (accessed February 17, 2025).</ref>


==Funding==
==Funding==


xAI has secured significant funding, including a $6 billion round in 2025, aimed at supporting its mission in AI development and scientific discovery.<ref>Elon Musk. "xAI". x.ai, https://x.ai (accessed February 17, 2025).</ref>
Funding for the Tides Center comes from donations, grants, and fees from fiscal sponsorship services. It has received significant federal funding in the past, including from USAID and the Department of Health and Human Services.<ref>Unknown. "Posts on X". X, (accessed February 17, 2025).</ref>


==Services provided==
==Services provided==


xAI focuses on developing AI to assist in scientific research, aiming to provide tools that enhance human understanding of the universe through advanced AI capabilities.<ref>Elon Musk. "xAI". x.ai, https://x.ai (accessed February 17, 2025).</ref>
The Tides Center offers fiscal sponsorship, which includes administrative, legal, and financial support to projects. It also provides capacity building through consulting, strategy, and technical assistance to amplify the impact of social change initiatives.<ref>Unknown. "Tides Center Services". Tides, https://www.tides.org/services (accessed February 17, 2025).</ref>


==Regulations overseen==
==Regulations overseen==


As xAI is not a governmental organization, it does not oversee any regulations.
As Tides Center is not a governmental organization, it does not oversee any regulations.


==Headquarters address==
==Headquarters address==


1209 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
1012 Torney Ave, San Francisco, CA 94129, USA


==History==
==History==


xAI was founded by Elon Musk to focus on AI for scientific discovery. Its inception was announced in 2023, with a mission to push the boundaries of human knowledge through AI technology.<ref>Elon Musk. "xAI". x.ai, https://x.ai (accessed February 17, 2025).</ref>
The Tides Center was established in 1996 to manage the fiscal sponsorship services for the Tides Foundation. It has since grown into a significant organization supporting numerous social justice projects by providing them with the infrastructure needed to operate effectively.<ref>Unknown. "Tides Center & Tides Foundation | About the Tides Network". Tides, https://www.tides.org/about (accessed February 17, 2025).</ref>


==External links==
==External links==


* [https://x.ai Official Website]
* [https://www.tides.org Official Website]
* [[wikipedia:xAI]]
* [[wikipedia:Tides Center]]
* [https://www.guidestar.org/profile/94-3213100 GuideStar Profile]
* [https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/943213100 Nonprofit Explorer - ProPublica]


==References==
==References==


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Tides Center
Type: Non-profit
Parent organization: Tides
Top organization: Department of State
Employees: 100
Executive: CEO
Budget: $231 million (2022)
Address: 1012 Torney Ave, San Francisco, CA 94129, USA
Website: https://www.tides.org
Creation Legislation:
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Tides Center
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Mission
To accelerate the pace of social change, working with innovative partners to solve society's toughest problems. Tides Center aims to center equity and justice in everything it does.
Services

Fiscal sponsorship; grantmaking; capacity building; consulting

Regulations

Tides Center (Tides Center) is a non-profit organization providing fiscal sponsorship and operational support to social change initiatives, allowing new projects to operate under its nonprofit status while they grow or await their own tax-exempt status.

Official Site

Mission

The mission of the Tides Center is to accelerate social change by partnering with organizations to address complex societal issues. It focuses on fiscal sponsorship, capacity building, and providing resources to groups committed to equity and justice.[1]

Parent organization

Tides Center operates under the umbrella of **Tides**, which is also its top organization. Tides encompasses various entities focused on social justice and philanthropy.[2]

Legislation

There is no specific legislation noted for the creation of the Tides Center, as it is a non-profit organization.

Partners

  • Various grassroots organizations and social movements
  • Foundations and donors for collaborative funding efforts

Number of employees

The Tides Center employs around 100 people.[3]

Organization structure

The Tides Center's structure includes:

  • **Fiscal Sponsorship Division** for managing legal and administrative support for projects.
  • **Program Services Division** for providing capacity building and consulting.

Leader

The Tides Center is led by a **CEO**.

Divisions

The divisions include:

  • Fiscal Sponsorship for new and established organizations.
  • Operational Support for program management, HR, and finance.[4]

List of programs

  • Fiscal Sponsorship Program
  • Capacity Building and Consulting Services[5]

Last total enacted budget

The last known budget for the Tides Center was $231 million for the fiscal year 2022.[6]

Staff

The Tides Center has around 100 staff members, focused on supporting social justice initiatives.[7]

Funding

Funding for the Tides Center comes from donations, grants, and fees from fiscal sponsorship services. It has received significant federal funding in the past, including from USAID and the Department of Health and Human Services.[8]

Services provided

The Tides Center offers fiscal sponsorship, which includes administrative, legal, and financial support to projects. It also provides capacity building through consulting, strategy, and technical assistance to amplify the impact of social change initiatives.[9]

Regulations overseen

As Tides Center is not a governmental organization, it does not oversee any regulations.

Headquarters address

1012 Torney Ave, San Francisco, CA 94129, USA

History

The Tides Center was established in 1996 to manage the fiscal sponsorship services for the Tides Foundation. It has since grown into a significant organization supporting numerous social justice projects by providing them with the infrastructure needed to operate effectively.[10]

External links

References

  1. Unknown. "About Tides". Tides, https://www.tides.org/about (accessed February 17, 2025).
  2. Unknown. "Tides Network". Tides, https://www.tides.org (accessed February 17, 2025).
  3. Unknown. "Tides Center - Nonprofit Explorer". ProPublica, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/943213100 (accessed February 17, 2025).
  4. Unknown. "Tides Center - GuideStar Profile". GuideStar, https://www.guidestar.org/profile/94-3213100 (accessed February 17, 2025).
  5. Unknown. "Tides Center Services". Tides, https://www.tides.org/services (accessed February 17, 2025).
  6. Unknown. "Tides Center - Nonprofit Explorer". ProPublica, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/943213100 (accessed February 17, 2025).
  7. Unknown. "Tides Center - Nonprofit Explorer". ProPublica, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/943213100 (accessed February 17, 2025).
  8. Unknown. "Posts on X". X, (accessed February 17, 2025).
  9. Unknown. "Tides Center Services". Tides, https://www.tides.org/services (accessed February 17, 2025).
  10. Unknown. "Tides Center & Tides Foundation | About the Tides Network". Tides, https://www.tides.org/about (accessed February 17, 2025).