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. Containment of Artemisinin Resistance in Eastern Myanmar

    Award Date:
    08/2012
    Amount:
    $1,000,000
    Global Health & Development
  2. Stanford PACS — General Support

    Award Date:
    07/2012
    Amount:
    $20,000
    Meta-Philanthropy
  3. US Cochrane Center — General Support

    Award Date:
    07/2012
    Amount:
    $100,000
    Meta-Research
  4. Drug Policy Alliance — General Support

    Award Date:
    06/2012
    Amount:
    $150,000
    Drug Policy Reform
  5. Freedom to Marry — General Support

    Award Date:
    06/2012
    Amount:
    $150,000
    Marriage Equality
  6. GiveDirectly — General Support

    Award Date:
    05/2012
    Amount:
    $100,000
    Global Health & Development
  7. Innovations for Poverty Action — General Support

    Award Date:
    05/2012
    Amount:
    $50,000
    Global Health & Development
  8. Nyaya Health — General Support

    Award Date:
    05/2012
    Amount:
    $50,000
    Global Health & Development
  9. Small Enterprise Foundation — General Support

    Award Date:
    05/2012
    Amount:
    $50,000
    Global Health & Development
  10. KIPP Houston — General Support

    Award Date:
    05/2012
    Amount:
    $50,000
    Education