Foundation president, Harvey Fineberg, and chairman emeritus and co-founder, Gordon Moore, discuss the Statement of Founders’ Intent with staff.
We seek and coordinate with individuals and organizations that have good ideas and the ability to execute. The success of our strategies hinges on capable grantees and we work closely with them as respected experts in their fields.
The Space Science Institute is shaping our future by enabling scientists to advance our understanding of Earth and the Universe; increasing science and technology literacy for people of all ages and backgrounds; and inspiring youth to pursue science-technology education and career opportunities. To promote learning around the solar eclipses in 2023 and 2024, the Space Science Institute is providing 5 million solar viewing glasses, in-person training workshops, kits, print resources and more to over 10,000 public libraries and state library agencies across the U.S.
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The March of Dimes works to end premature birth and other problems that threaten our babies. We help moms have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies. If something goes wrong, we offer information a…
Founded in 1980 by a coalition of environmentalists and ranchers, the Marin Agricultural Land Trust works to ensure a thriving agricultural community and diverse natural environment in Marin County, C…
Founded in 1952, Marin General Hospital is an independent, community hospital serving the health care needs of Marin County residents and the surrounding region. The Greenbrae campus includes the main…
Marine Affairs Research and Education works with coastal and marine resource managers in more than 120 countries. Through a range of activities, including online information exchanges, trainings, webi…
Established in 1884, the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom is a membership-based organization that promotes scientific research into all aspects of the marine environment and shares …
Founded in 1888, the Marine Biological Laboratory is research and education center in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. With 250 year-round employees and more than 300 annual visiting scholars, the nonprofit…
The Marine Conservation Institute works to secure permanent protections for marine ecosystems. The organization bridges the gap between science and policy, identifying key ocean threats, testing solut…
Formed in 1993, the Marine Fish Conservation Network unites a coalition of fisherman, conservationists, scientists and citizens to conserve and revitalize wild ocean fisheries. The organization works …
Founded in 1975, the Marine Mammal Center works to rescue and rehabilitate ill and injured marine mammals, primarily elephant seals, harbor seals and California sea lions. Headquartered in Sausalito, …
Incorporated in 1861, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is located on a 168-acre campus in Cambridge. The institute admitted its first class in 1865, and today over 11,000 undergraduate …
Established in 1948, the Max Planck Society is an independent German science organization with 83 research institutions across Germany and abroad. Core priorities include life sciences, natural scienc…
Located in Loveland, Colorado, the Medical Center of the Rockies is a 166-bed regional medical center providing a full spectrum of clinical services and specializing in heart and trauma care. The cent…
Founded in 1884, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is the world’s oldest and largest private cancer center devoted to patient care, research and education. More than a dozen multidisciplinary can…
Established in 1997, Meridian Institute is a nonprofit with a mission to help people solve problems, make informed decisions and implement solutions that improve lives, the economy and the environment…
Founded in 1855 as the Agricultural College of the State of Michigan, Michigan State University is the pioneer land grant institution and the prototype for the entire land grant system. Located on a 5…
The Middle Bay Sustainable Aquaculture Institute, a Canadian nonprofit organization, was established to examine and assist in the development of closed-containment salmon rearing technologies. The ins…
Founded in 1852, Mills College is an independent liberal arts college located in the foothills of Oakland, California, on the east shore of the San Francisco Bay. Historically a women’s-only college, …
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