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 Peninsula Open Space Trust protects and cares for open space, farms and parkland in and around Silicon Valley. Established in 1977, the trust is shaping a vibrant ecosystem for Silicon Valley—a ne…
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Based in Santa Rosa, California, the Pepperwood Foundation was established in 2005 to acquire Pepperwood Preserve and to expand the conservation, research and education programs based at the preserve …
The Peregrine Fund is a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving birds of prey from extinction. Established in 1970, the Peregrine Fund is located at the World Center for Birds of Prey, a 580-acre s…
The Pew Charitable Trusts comprise an independent nonprofit organization—the sole beneficiary of seven individual trusts established between 1948 and 1979 by two sons and two daughters of Sun Oil Comp…
Plymouth Marine Laboratory in Plymouth, England, is an independent collaborative center of the Natural Environment Research Council. The laboratory was founded in 1988 by drawing together elements of …
Established in 1887, Pomona College is a private liberal arts college in Claremont, California, that offers a comprehensive curriculum with 47 majors in the arts, humanities, social sciences and natur…
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PROFONANPE, Peru’s protected area fund, manages financial resources directed to the conservation of biodiversity, in conjunction with the economic and social development goals for the country, working…
Proforest helps people to manage and source natural resources sustainably. The organization consists of experts in the responsible production and sourcing of palm oil, soy, sugar, beef, timber and oth…
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Imagine you spend three months trying to extract DNA from a new microbial species, carefully following a protocol published decades earlier. After much frustration and many cups of coffee, you discove…
Based in Oakland, California, the Public Health Institute generates and promotes research, leadership and partnerships to build capacity for strong public health policy, programs, systems and practice…
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