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. Urban Institute — Land Use Convening

    Award Date:
    10/2015
    Amount:
    $97,865
    Housing Affordability
  2. J-PAL — Support for Immunization Incentives RCTs

    Award Date:
    09/2015
    Amount:
    $200,000
    Global Health & Development
  3. GiveWell — General Support

    Award Date:
    08/2015
    Amount:
    $1,186,840
    Global Health & Development
  4. Georgetown University — Public Health and Cannabis Legalization

    Award Date:
    08/2015
    Amount:
    $250,000
    Drug Policy Reform
  5. Future of Life Institute — Artificial Intelligence Risk Reduction

    Award Date:
    08/2015
    Amount:
    $1,186,000
    Potential Risks from Advanced AI
  6. New York University — Support for a Labor Mobility RCT

    Award Date:
    08/2015
    Amount:
    $30,000
    Immigration Policy
  7. Drug Policy Alliance — General Support

    Award Date:
    08/2015
    Amount:
    $150,000
    Drug Policy Reform
  8. ARNOVA — History of Philanthropy Prize

    Award Date:
    08/2015
    Amount:
    $2,000
    History of Philanthropy
  9. WaitList Zero — General Support

    Award Date:
    08/2015
    Amount:
    $200,000
    Organ Transplantation
  10. Smart Growth America — Greater Greater Washington Education Project

    Award Date:
    07/2015
    Amount:
    $275,000
    Housing Affordability