We spoke with Heather Templeton Dill, president of the John Templeton Foundation since 2015, to get her perspective on the eclectic science philanthropy that her grandfather set in motion 35 years ago.
Read MoreAnalyzing millions of tax filings, a research team found that philanthropic funding for science has reached $30 billion a year recently, rivaling government outlays. And that wasn’t the only interesting fact they unearthed.
Read MoreThe Research Corporation for Science Advancement has been funding science research for more than a century. Here are five takeaways on how the funder works, from an interview with President Daniel Linzer.
Read MoreWith a new $500 million commitment from its founder, the Mark Foundation for Cancer Research is ramping up its grantmaking and venture investing. It has also gotten behind an international research initiative.
Read MoreAs part of an even larger diversity initiative, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute will extend long-term support to scientists from underrepresented backgrounds during the tough early years of their academic careers.
Read MoreArcane though it may seem, quantum physics has been — and will be — central to our understanding of the universe and to technologies that shape our lives. Here’s how some leading philanthropies are backing research in the field.
Read MoreThe 76-year-old Gates Family Foundation serves the state of Colorado using a leadership structure that blends community governance with family interests. The latest example is a $100 million medical research gift.
Read MoreThe $1.5 billion Starr Foundation likes to give out big-ticket grants to create and support new medical research centers. Its latest establishes a new basic research program at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Read MoreAre smartphones and social media contributing to the youth mental health crisis? The Winston Family Foundation’s new center at UNC-Chapel Hill is conducting research on the poorly understood impacts of technology use.
Read MoreIn recent years, Eric Schmidt and Wendy Schmidt have ramped up giving in areas ranging from cutting-edge scientific research to developing young leaders. We unpack their many giving vehicles and philanthropic initiatives.
Read MoreThe invasion of Ukraine has led to growing pressure from the international community on many fronts, including scrutiny of Russian billionaires who donate to Western institutions. Here’s a list of donors facing backlash.
Read MoreElon Musk donated $5.7 billion last year, leaving no indication of where it went. Rather than guess, we thought we’d pose a more interesting question—what would it look like if Musk actually became a good philanthropist?
Read MoreA universal flu vaccine could be a game-changer for global health and prevent future catastrophic pandemics. Several private funders are teaming up with government agencies to accelerate progress.
Read MoreWellcome Trust granted $335 million in new funding for its separate research spinoff, Wellcome Leap, to disrupt health research and speed breakthroughs. Leap’s CEO explains why this approach was taken and how it works.
Read MoreFounded by a theater producer, the Rita Allen Foundation supports early-career scientists and backs civic engagement organizations. Here’s what you need to know about this New Jersey-based grantmaker.
Read MoreFor our latest Funder Spotlight, we take a closer look at the Beckman Foundation, whose mission is to ensure that students and early-career scientists make it through the tough early years of academia.
Read MoreA handful of funders heard that researchers in Texas needed money to finish developing a low-cost COVID vaccine. Now, it's poised for mass distribution in India and other under-vaccinated countries worldwide.
Read MoreThe Kavli Foundation, a notable funder of scientific research, has announced a new program to bridge the communications divide between scientists and the public. It’ll be a tall order.
Read MoreA collaboration led by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation is providing millions to U.S. medical schools to ensure that early-career faculty, particularly women, can balance the demands of family caregiving and biomedical research.
Read MorePhilanthropy is playing a bigger part in the funding landscape for basic science these days, and the Science Philanthropy Alliance exists to deepen that engagement. We hear from its new president, France A. Córdova.
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