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 Long Now Foundation, established in 1996, works to foster long-term thinking and responsibility in the framework of the next 10,000 years. Located in San Francisco’s Fort Mason Center, the foundat…
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Founded in 1959, Third Sector New England provides management and leadership resources to help nonprofits support healthy, just communities. The organization acts as an effective fiscal sponsor, conve…
Founded in 1976, Tides has worked with over 15,000 innovative partners to accelerate toward a world of shared prosperity and social justice. These partners include foundations, donors, corporations, s…
Based in San Diego, the Tropical Forest Group catalyzes policy, science and advocacy to conserve and restore the planet’s remaining tropical forests. The organization is an accredited observer to the …
With more than 150,000 members organized into about 400 chapters, Trout Unlimited is a national, nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving, protecting and restoring North America’s coldwater fish…
The Trust for Public Land’s mission is to create parks and protect land for people, ensuring healthy, livable communities for generations to come. Founded in 1972 by a group of lawyers, real estate pr…
Founded in 1769, Dartmouth is a member of the Ivy League and consistently ranks among the world's greatest academic institutions. Dartmouth has forged a singular identity for combining its deep commit…
Tufts University is a private research institution with three Massachusetts campuses in Medford/Somerville, Grafton and Boston and one in Talloires, France. The university enjoys a global reputation f…
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