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. Florida Rights Restoration Coalition — General Support

    Award Date:
    08/2016
    Amount:
    $48,000
    Criminal Justice Reform
  2. UC Berkeley — Center for Human-Compatible AI (2016)

    Award Date:
    08/2016
    Amount:
    $5,555,550
    Potential Risks from Advanced AI
  3. Mercy For Animals — International Cage-Free Advocacy

    Award Date:
    08/2016
    Amount:
    $1,000,000
    Farm Animal Welfare
  4. Voice of the Experienced — General Support

    Award Date:
    08/2016
    Amount:
    $325,500
    Criminal Justice Reform
  5. Humane Society International — International Cage-Free Outreach

    Award Date:
    08/2016
    Amount:
    $1,000,000
    Farm Animal Welfare
  6. PICO National Network — Live Free Campaign

    Award Date:
    08/2016
    Amount:
    $1,394,250
    Criminal Justice Reform
  7. Drug Policy Alliance — General Support

    Award Date:
    08/2016
    Amount:
    $150,000
    Drug Policy Reform
  8. Animal Equality — International Cage-Free Advocacy

    Award Date:
    08/2016
    Amount:
    $500,000
    Farm Animal Welfare
  9. Mijente — Criminal Justice Reform

    Award Date:
    08/2016
    Amount:
    $255,000
    Criminal Justice Reform
  10. Blue Ribbon Study Panel on Biodefense — General Support

    Award Date:
    08/2016
    Amount:
    $1,300,000
    Biosecurity and pandemic preparedness