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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Located in Baltimore, Maryland, the National Aquarium features a living collection of more than 20,000 fish, birds, amphibians, reptiles and marine mammals residing in naturalistic habitats. The missi…
Founded in 1975, the National Association of Hispanic Nurses is a professional association committed to advancing the health in Hispanic communities and to lead, promote and advocate the educational, …
Founded in 2006, the National Association of Indian Nurses of America is professional organization for nurses and nursing students of Indian origin/heritage that creates a community of excellence in n…
The mission of the National Audubon Society is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological d…
Formed in 2008 with a merger with the National Brain Tumor Foundation, the National Brain Tumor Society is committed to improving the lives of all those affected by brain tumors through funding, resea…
The National Center for Genome Resources is a nonprofit research institute in Santa Fe, New Mexico, that applies advanced bioinformatics interpretation, software engineering and next generation genome…
The National Committee for Quality Assurance, a nonprofit health care accreditation organization, is dedicated to improving health care quality. The Washington D.C.-based organization develops quality…
Created by Congress in 1984, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation works with both the public and private sectors to protect and restore our nation’s fish, wildlife, plants and habitats. As one of…
Created in 1993 by a charter of Congress, the National Forest Foundation is the nonprofit partner of the U.S. Forest Service with the mission to engage Americans in promoting the health and public enj…
Founded in 1888, the National Geographic Society is one of the largest nonprofit scientific and educational institutions in the world. In addition to publishing its flagship magazine, the society has …
The earth is filled with living organisms exhibiting various forms and demonstrating shapes and behaviors adapted to diverse environments. As part of the National Institute for Natural Sciences, Natio…
Founded in 1893 as the American Society of Superintendents of Training Schools for Nurses, the National League for Nursing was the first nursing organization in the United States. The Washington D.C.-…
Based in Silver Spring, Maryland, the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation was created to assist the federally managed National Marine Sanctuary Program with education and outreach programs designed t…
Formed in 1970, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is a federal agency within the United States Department of Commerce. Its mission is to understand and predict changes in the …
Chartered by Congress in 1967, the National Park Foundation is the nonprofit partner of the National Park Service. The foundation raises private funds that directly aid, support and enrich America’s m…
National Public Radio (NPR) is a mission-driven, multimedia news organization and radio program producer. It is a network with a strong base of member stations and supporters nationwide. The NPR emplo…
The National Quality Forum (NQF) is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan, membership-based organization that works to catalyze improvements in healthcare. The NQF convenes working groups to foster quality im…
Creating positive outcomes for future generations.
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