According to the company’s S-1 filing, Anthropic pays each trustee of its Long-Term Benefit Trust (LTBT) an annual salary of $400 000. The chair of the trust receives an additional $25 000 per year. These payments are fixed and independent of the company's financial performance.
The LTBT was established in September 2023 to ensure the company prioritizes AI safety and long-term societal goals. The trust holds special Class T shares, which grant it the authority to elect a majority of the board of directors over time. Trustees are prohibited from holding any financial interest in Anthropic.
Anthropic has allocated $8.425 million to fund the LTBT for the nine-month period ending September 30, 2026. The trust is structured to accommodate up to five trustees. As of October 2026, four seats were occupied, with one position remaining vacant.
With Anthropic preparing for a potential IPO that could value the company at an estimated $2 trillion, the role of the trust has gained attention. Investors are monitoring how the trust will exercise its influence over board governance as the company transitions to public ownership.
