We want to maximize the impact of our portfolio.

We’re open to supporting safe bets, like direct cash transfers to the world’s poorest people, as well as high-risk, high-reward projects, like minimizing risks from potentially world-changing science and technology. Read more about how we choose what to fund here.

  1. FFAR — Farm Animal Welfare Research

    Award Date:
    04/2017
    Amount:
    $1,000,000
    Farm Animal Welfare
  2. The Greenfield Project — General Support

    Award Date:
    04/2017
    Amount:
    $500,000
    Farm Animal Welfare
  3. NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency — General Support

    Award Date:
    04/2017
    Amount:
    $2,350,000
    Scientific Research
  4. East Bay Forward — YIMBYtown 2017 Conference

    Award Date:
    04/2017
    Amount:
    $40,000
    Housing Affordability
  5. ACLU Foundation — Disability Rights Fellowship

    Award Date:
    04/2017
    Amount:
    $45,000
    Criminal Justice Reform
  6. BioBricks Foundation — Biosecurity Activities at SB7.0

    Award Date:
    04/2017
    Amount:
    $152,950
    Biosecurity and Pandemic Preparedness
  7. Common Justice — General Support

    Award Date:
    04/2017
    Amount:
    $100,000
    Criminal Justice Reform
  8. ClimateWorks Foundation — Kigali Cooling Efficiency Program

    Award Date:
    04/2017
    Amount:
    $3,000,000
    Global Catastrophic Risks
  9. Animal Charity Evaluators — General Support

    Award Date:
    04/2017
    Amount:
    $500,000
    Farm Animal Welfare
  10. Evidence Action — Strengthen Operations

    Award Date:
    04/2017
    Amount:
    $2,642,300
    Global Health & Development