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Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation

Name: Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation grants, 2020–2024
Creator: PaperOrbit
License: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organization-public-disclosure-and-availability-requirements

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

4,004
grants reported: $1.46B
total given: 2020–2024
filing years: $100,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2020–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

research development employee gift trustee recommended science quantum

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Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

Where the money goes

Marine and freshwater conservation: fisheries management, Amazon basin, Canadian coast
Fundamental science instrumentation: astronomy, quantum imaging, electron microscopy
Bay Area land acquisition, open space, and wildfire resilience science
Science museums and informal STEM learning, heavily Bay Area
Deforestation-free commodity supply chains and nature-related financial disclosure
Patient care improvement, notably diagnostic excellence in medicine

Typical grant

Median grant is $100,000, with the middle half running $5,000 to $400,000, so most of the file is small. The money concentrates at the top: multi-year initiative grants of $1M to $20M go to large intermediaries (New Venture Fund, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, MakeWay), university instrument builds, and named research programs. Repeat giving is the norm rather than the exception; Smithsonian, UC Regents, Stanford, Exploratorium, Nature Conservancy and MakeWay each appear multiple times in a single year.

Their words

Phrases from their own grant descriptions, worth speaking back to them.

“IN SUPPORT OF”
“TO ADVANCE”
“durable marine conservation”
“science-based fisheries management”
“advancing our understanding of”
“to enable”

Positioning adjacent work

Frame instrument or method work as new capability for a field, not one lab's project.
Connect conservation work to Amazon freshwater, Bering Sea fisheries, or Bay Area land protection specifically.
Ask $1M to $3M for a multi-year build with a named platform, database, or facility.
Emphasize open data, community access, and resources shared with the broader scientific community.

Worth knowing: California dominates by a wide margin (1,366 of 4,004 grants), and Bay Area institutions like Exploratorium, UC campuses, Stanford and Cal Academy recur year after year, which reads as relationship-driven. Recent large checks flow increasingly through fiscal sponsors and intermediaries (New Venture Fund, Multiplier, Resources Legacy Fund, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors) rather than direct to operating nonprofits.

96 grants matching “measure” · $41.2M

$800,000
International Seafood Sustainability Foundation · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
To add conservation measures, improve transparency on conservation action taken, and publicly press the tuna regional fisheries management organizations (rfmos) to require on-board observers and/or electronic monitoring… read allTo add conservation measures, improve transparency on conservation action taken, and publicly press the tuna regional fisheries management organizations (rfmos) to require on-board observers and/or electronic monitoring on commercial fishing vessels. less
$487,375
University of Rochester · Rochester, NY · 2024
To measure how peaks and valleys below a spinning, convecting layer of liquid metal affects the speed, structure, and capacity for transporting heat of this layer.
$449,575
The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University · Stanford, CA · 2024
In support of field measurements and modeling efforts aimed at advancing the understanding of methane emissions from tropical wetlands, including sites in africa and south america.
$431,342
Regents of the University of California · Santa Barbara, CA · 2024
In support of experimental research aimed at investigating correlated topological phases in atomically thin materials using a suite of nanofabrication, electrical measurement and scanning probe techniques.
$429,136
Trustees of Princeton University · Princeton, NJ · 2024
To develop diamond nitrogen-vacancy quantum sensors for probing condensed matter phenomena and ultimately measure physical quantities inaccessible by other tools.
$388,295
Trustees of Princeton University · Princeton, NJ · 2024
In support of developing an experimental platform for far-infrared optical spectroscopic and nanoscale microscopic measurements to characterize two-dimensional quantum materials.
$320,431
Regents of the University of California · Santa Barbara, CA · 2024
To measure the electric dipole moment of the electron as a path to search for time reversal symmetry violations by using crystal defects in solids.
$300,000
Regents of the University of California · Berkeley, CA · 2024
To support the development, deployment, and early use of a radio astronomy instrument designed specifically to measure the sky-averaged 21-cm signal from the age of cosmic dawn in the frequency range 50-250 mhz.
$274,978
The Ohio State University · Columbus, OH · 2024
To synthesize high-power attosecond (10-18 s) optical pulses of light, which will enable attosecond time-resolved measurement and control of relativistic laser-plasma interactions and strong-field quantum electrodynamic… read allTo synthesize high-power attosecond (10-18 s) optical pulses of light, which will enable attosecond time-resolved measurement and control of relativistic laser-plasma interactions and strong-field quantum electrodynamics. less
$266,000
University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, NM · 2024
To probe the fundamental limits of precision measurement and spectroscopy with diamond nitrogen-vacancy centers.
$250,000
Regents of the University of California · Los Angeles, CA · 2024
To support the development of a molecular fragment that can be chemically bonded to a nearly arbitrary host to permit repeated, state-dependent fluorescence for state preparation and projective quantum measurement.
$249,000
California Institute of Technology · Pasadena, CA · 2024
To create a large (about 20,000) atom array to enable fundamental measurements that probe quantum science and enable large-scale quantum simulation.
$218,000
Regents of the University of California · Santa Barbara, CA · 2024
To use trapped ultracold atoms to experimentally realize and physically characterize states of quantum matter in which partial measurement and feedback play a central role.
$212,732
Regents of the University of California · Santa Barbara, CA · 2024
In support of ultrasensitive spatially resolved measurements of the electrical transport in "strange metals and theoretical frameworks to guide and interpret these measurements.
$201,874
Regents of the University of California · Los Angeles, CA · 2024
To support the development of new instrumentation for electron energy loss spectroscopy, capable of measuring low-energy bosonic excitations in strongly correlated materials.
$200,000
Global Fishing Watch · Washington, DC · 2024
To continue to expand the use of gfw's vessel viewer tool to keep illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing (iuu) associated fish from entering coastal state markets that are signatories to the port state measures agr… read allTo continue to expand the use of gfw's vessel viewer tool to keep illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing (iuu) associated fish from entering coastal state markets that are signatories to the port state measures agreement. less
$200,000
The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University · Stanford, CA · 2024
To use quantum sensing to measure the electron-proton charge difference with a precision several orders of magnitude better than current limits.
$100,000
Imperial College of Science Technology and Medicine · 2024
To make arrays of trapped molecules cooled to a few microkelvin and use them to measure the electric dipole moment of the electron.
$2,500
Foundations of Success · Bethesda, MD · 2024
In support of 2024 conservation measures partnership membership.
$1.1M
National Quality Forum · Washington, DC · 2023
To support the development of international standards for novel data elements needed for measuring diagnostic quality.
$1.0M
Regents of the University of California · Berkeley, CA · 2023
To support the development, deployment, and early use of a radio astronomy instrument designed specifically to measure the sky-averaged 21-cm signal from the age of cosmic dawn in the frequency range 50-250 mhz.
$795,019
Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York · Palisades, NY · 2023
In support of the next generation noble gas mass spectrometers to make unprecedented measurements of high accuracy and precision on interference-free noble gas isotope systems.
$750,000
The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University · Stanford, CA · 2023
In support of field measurements and modeling efforts aimed at advancing the understanding of methane emissions from tropical wetlands, including sites in africa and south america.
$624,493
Regents of the University of California · Los Angeles, CA · 2023
To support the development of new instrumentation for electron energy loss spectroscopy, capable of measuring low-energy bosonic excitations in strongly correlated materials.
$534,406
Trustees of Princeton University · Princeton, NJ · 2023
In support of developing an experimental platform for far-infrared optical spectroscopic and nanoscale microscopic measurements to characterize two-dimensional quantum materials.
$520,807
University of Utah · Salt Lake City, UT · 2023
To support the development of a clinical quality measure to improve the diagnosis of pneumonia.
$500,000
Yale University · New Haven, CT · 2023
To implement and field test a patient reported measure in the leapfrog diagnostic excellence program.
$500,000
Baylor College of Medicine · Houston, TX · 2023
In support of quality measures to identify potentially avoidable emergency presentations and delays in the diagnosis of colorectal and pancreatic cancer.
$500,000
Imperial College of Science Technology and Medicine · 2023
To make arrays of trapped molecules cooled to a few microkelvin and use them to measure the electric dipole moment of the electron.
$500,000
International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources · 2023
To support large-scale conservation of the intact vjosa-aoos river system through enhanced area-based conservation measures.
$500,000
Regents of the University of California · Irvine, CA · 2023
To develop and implement a quality measure to improve the diagnosis and health outcomes of women with peripartum cardiovascular disease.
$500,000
The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University · Stanford, CA · 2023
To use quantum sensing to measure the electron-proton charge difference with a precision several orders of magnitude better than current limits.
$499,842
Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, PA · 2023
To support the testing, endorsement, and implementation of two quality measures to improve the diagnosis of lung cancer.
$499,710
Johns Hopkins University · Baltimore, MD · 2023
In support of the establishment of a national coordinating center for patient reported measures for diagnostic excellence.
$497,771
National Committee for Quality Assurance · Washington, DC · 2023
To support the implementation of two quality measures to improve the diagnosis of lynch syndrome.
$486,764
Mass General Brigham Incorporated · Boston, MA · 2023
To develop, test, and implement two quality measures to improve the follow-up of abnormal screening tests for colorectal and breast cancers.
$451,059
New York Society for the Relief of Ruptured and Crippled Maintaining · New York, NY · 2023
To support the implementation of clinical quality measures to improve the diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infections.
$425,000
Regents of the University of California · Santa Barbara, CA · 2023
To use trapped ultracold atoms to experimentally realize and physically characterize states of quantum matter in which partial measurement and feedback play a central role.
$422,424
Conquer Cancer Foundation of the American Society of Clinical Oncology · Alexandria, VA · 2023
To support the development and implementation of a quality measure for adherence to national guidelines for germline testing in cancer.
$362,410
Mass General Brigham Incorporated · Boston, MA · 2023
In support of refinement and testing of a quality measure for the diagnosis of venous thromboembolism, and evaluation of the final measure for endorsement by the national quality forum and adoption for use in national a… read allIn support of refinement and testing of a quality measure for the diagnosis of venous thromboembolism, and evaluation of the final measure for endorsement by the national quality forum and adoption for use in national accountability programs. less
$325,000
Pew Charitable Trusts · Philadelphia, PA · 2023
To work with fisheries managers and market actors to promote the use of electronic monitoring on board vessels operating in regional fisheries management organizations (rfmos)-managed tuna fisheries, and the implementat… read allTo work with fisheries managers and market actors to promote the use of electronic monitoring on board vessels operating in regional fisheries management organizations (rfmos)-managed tuna fisheries, and the implementation of port state measures. less
$283,461
Regents of the University of California · Santa Barbara, CA · 2023
In support of experimental research aimed at investigating correlated topological phases in atomically thin materials using a suite of nanofabrication, electrical measurement and scanning probe techniques.
$262,915
Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System · Madison, WI · 2023
To support the refinement, implementation, and dissemination of quality measures to improve the diagnosis of interval colorectal cancer.
$250,000
Washington University · St Louis, MO · 2023
In support of developing an experimental and data analytic toolkit to study lignin disassembly using advanced lignin model compounds, machine learning methods, and nuclear magnetic resonance measurements.
$250,000
Trustees of Princeton University · Princeton, NJ · 2023
To develop diamond nitrogen-vacancy quantum sensors for probing condensed matter phenomena and ultimately measure physical quantities inaccessible by other tools.
$250,000
Regents of the University of California · Los Angeles, CA · 2023
To support the development of a molecular fragment that can be chemically bonded to a nearly arbitrary host to permit repeated, state-dependent fluorescence for state preparation and projective quantum measurement.
$248,370
The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University · Stanford, CA · 2023
To provide targeted audiences compelling evidence and analyses that adoption and collaborative implementation of the port state measures agreement will combat illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing across the pacif… read allTo provide targeted audiences compelling evidence and analyses that adoption and collaborative implementation of the port state measures agreement will combat illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing across the pacific region. less
$243,000
California Institute of Technology · Pasadena, CA · 2023
To create a large (about 20,000) atom array to enable fundamental measurements that probe quantum science and enable large-scale quantum simulation.
$220,844
Abfm Foundation · Lexington, KY · 2023
To support endorsement, adoption, and implementation of a continuity of care quality measure in federal quality programs.
$209,731
Regents of the University of California · Santa Barbara, CA · 2023
In support of ultrasensitive spatially resolved measurements of the electrical transport in "strange metals and theoretical frameworks to guide and interpret these measurements.
$103,750
Acumen Llc · Burlingame, CA · 2023
To support the development of a set of clinical quality measures to improve the performance of breast cancer screening tests.
$98,781
Project Patient Care · Chicago, IL · 2023
To support the engagement of patients and patient advocates to provide consensus recommendations for selection and implementation of patient-reported measures for improving diagnosis and equity.
$3.6M
National Quality Forum · Washington, DC · 2022
To support improved data infrastructure and methods for measuring diagnostic quality.
$1.3M
The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University · Stanford, CA · 2022
In support of field measurements and modeling efforts aimed at advancing the understanding of methane emissions from tropical wetlands, including sites in africa and south america.
$800,000
Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York · Palisades, NY · 2022
In support of the next generation noble gas mass spectrometers to make unprecedented measurements of high accuracy and precision on interference-free noble gas isotope systems.
$750,000
Washington University · St Louis, MO · 2022
In support of developing an experimental and data analytic toolkit to study lignin disassembly using advanced lignin model compounds, machine learning methods, and nuclear magnetic resonance measurements.
$722,125
Johns Hopkins University · Baltimore, MD · 2022
To identify challenges and design optimal implementation strategies for a patient reported measure for diagnostic excellence in emergency departments and submit for endorsement by the national quality forum.
$611,165
California Institute of Technology · Pasadena, CA · 2022
To support development of a new signal multiplexing technology that will allow real-time readout of high-frequency detector arrays for polarization-sensitive measurements of the cosmic microwave background.
$499,991
Mass General Brigham Incorporated · Boston, MA · 2022
To support the development of clinical quality measures to quantify delayed or missed follow-up of abnormal cancer screening tests.
$499,869
Regents of the University of California · San Francisco, CA · 2022
In support of a project to improve the accuracy and to minimize bias of pulse oximeters which are widely used to measure human oxygen levels for purposes of clinical diagnosis, triage, and monitoring of treatment.
$499,864
Baylor College of Medicine · Houston, TX · 2022
To support the development of clinical quality measures to improve the diagnosis of colorectal, gastric, pancreatic, and liver cancers.
$499,413
Acumen Llc · Burlingame, CA · 2022
To support the development of a set of clinical quality measures to improve the performance of breast cancer screening tests.
$498,143
Rand Corporation · Santa Monica, CA · 2022
To support the development of a patient-reported outcome measure to improve the timeliness and quality of cancer diagnosis.
$496,328
American College of Emergency Physicians · Irving, TX · 2022
To support the development and implementation of a set of clinical quality measures to improve the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism.
$490,750
University of Utah · Salt Lake City, UT · 2022
In support of implementing a clinical quality measure for diagnosis of urinary tract infections in rural and critical access hospitals.
$475,000
Pew Charitable Trusts · Philadelphia, PA · 2022
To promote the use of electronic monitoring on board vessels operating in regional fisheries management organizations (rfmos)-managed tuna fisheries, and to accelerate the implementation of effective port state measures.
$311,337
Regents of the University of California · Santa Barbara, CA · 2022
In support of experimental research aimed at investigating correlated topological phases in atomically thin materials using a suite of nanofabrication, electrical measurement and scanning probe techniques.
$300,000
The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University · Stanford, CA · 2022
To provide targeted audiences compelling evidence and analyses that adoption and collaborative implementation of the port state measures agreement will combat illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing across the pacif… read allTo provide targeted audiences compelling evidence and analyses that adoption and collaborative implementation of the port state measures agreement will combat illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing across the pacific region. less
$253,479
Regents of the University of California · Santa Barbara, CA · 2022
In support of ultrasensitive spatially resolved measurements of the electrical transport in "strange metals and theoretical frameworks to guide and interpret these measurements.
$250,000
Regents of the University of California · Los Angeles, CA · 2022
To support the development of a molecular fragment that can be chemically bonded to a nearly arbitrary host to permit repeated, state-dependent fluorescence for state preparation and projective quantum measurement.
$249,448
Regents of the University of California · Davis, CA · 2022
To support research to develop tools for measuring and strengthening ecosystem resilience.
$238,000
California Institute of Technology · Pasadena, CA · 2022
To create a large (about 20,000) atom array to enable fundamental measurements that probe quantum science and enable large-scale quantum simulation.
$150,000
Maine Coast Fishermen'S Association · Brunswick, ME · 2022
To support the implementation of accountability measures in the groundfish fishery and secure durable industry conservation leadership for new england.
$125,000
Regents of the University of California · Berkeley, CA · 2022
To support a series of activities to define and support a clear definition of "wildfire resilience," with measurable, quantifiable targets.
$100,000
Cape Cod Commercial Fishermens Alliance · Chatham, MA · 2022
To support the implementation of accountability measures in the groundfish fishery and secure durable industry conservation leadership for new england.
$591,243
Leap Frog Group · Washington, DC · 2020
In support of a program to develop a portfolio of quality measures for diagnostic excellence and pilot a survey instrument to record performance by hospitals and health systems.
$499,950
Partners Healthcare System · Boston, MA · 2020
To support the development of a clinical quality measure to improve the diagnosis of venous thromboembolism.
$499,500
Regents of the University of California · La Jolla, CA · 2020
To support the development of an innovative method to detect diagnostic learning opportunities, then measure the proportion of those cases that undergo structured case review.
$499,371
Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, PA · 2020
To support the development of a clinical quality measure to improve the diagnosis of lung cancer.
$498,229
Johns Hopkins University · Baltimore, MD · 2020
To support the development of a patient-reported clinical quality measure for diagnostic excellence.
$496,398
University of Utah · Salt Lake City, UT · 2020
To support the development of a clinical quality measure to improve the diagnosis of pneumonia.
$493,584
The Board of Trustees - Leland Stanford Jr Univ · Palo Alto, CA · 2020
To support the development of a clinical quality measure to improve diagnosis of heart failure.
$461,390
Regents of the University of California · Santa Barbara, CA · 2020
In support of experimental research aimed at investigating correlated topological phases in atomically thin materials using a suite of nanofabrication, electrical measurement and scanning probe techniques.
$461,000
Global Fishing Watch · Washington, DC · 2020
To support the implementation of Port Control measures in East and West Africa, particularly the Advanced Request for Entry to Port, to help eradicate illegal, unreported and unregulated catch from global supply chains.
$389,490
California Institute of Technology · Pasadena, CA · 2020
To support development of a new signal multiplexing technology that will allow real-time readout of high-frequency detector arrays for polarization-sensitive measurements of the cosmic microwave background.
$343,965
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute · Moss Landing, CA · 2020
In support of developing an underwater optical imaging system capable of visualizing and measuring fluid motion, particles, and living organisms in three dimensions.
$325,037
Board of Regents of the Univ of Wisconsin System · Madison, WI · 2020
To support the development of a clinical quality measure to improve the diagnosis of interval colorectal cancer.
$304,000
Conquer Cancer Fdn of the Amer Soc of Clinical Onc · Alexandria, VA · 2020
To support the development of clinical quality measures to improve the diagnosis of ovarian and colorectal cancers.
$225,000
Board of Regents of the Univ of Wisconsin System · Madison, WI · 2020
In support of research and development of a simple and low-cost way of producing monochromatic mid-IR radiation that will allow for the creation of a new generation of sensors that can detect chemicals in local environm… read allIn support of research and development of a simple and low-cost way of producing monochromatic mid-IR radiation that will allow for the creation of a new generation of sensors that can detect chemicals in local environments by measuring their absorption profile. less
$218,673
Cape Cod Commercial Fishermens Alliance · Chatham, MA · 2020
To support the implementation of accountability measures in the groundfish fishery and secure durable industry conservation leadership for New England.
$200,506
Maine Coast Fishermen'S Association · Brunswick, ME · 2020
To support the implementation of accountability measures in the groundfish fishery and secure durable industry conservation leadership for New England.
$200,000
The Board of Trustees - Leland Stanford Jr Univ · Stanford, CA · 2020
To encourage new and strengthen existing, meaningful commitments and action for the coordinated implementation of the Port State Measures Agreement by important port states of the Pacific basin.
$158,750
Envision Excellence in STEM Education · Cleveland Heights, OH · 2020
In support of research and pilot application of an evaluation tool for measuring the capacity of a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) focused learning 'ecosystem', at both the program and system level.
$66,870
President and Fellows of Harvard College · Cambridge, MA · 2020
To deploy a tunable laser and precision photodiode to measure the response of telescopes in Hawaii, California, and Chile to provide a calibration to better than one percent precision to improve measurements of cosmic a… read allTo deploy a tunable laser and precision photodiode to measure the response of telescopes in Hawaii, California, and Chile to provide a calibration to better than one percent precision to improve measurements of cosmic acceleration and inferences on the properties of dark energy. less
$30,000
Board of Regents of the Univ of Wisconsin System · Madison, WI · 2020
To measure the environmental effects of mining formalization in Madre de Dios, Peru.
$2,500
Foundations of Success · Bethesda, MD · 2020
In support of general operations for the Conservation Measures Partnership.

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

Regents of the University of California149 grants · $123.3M
The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University79 grants · $41.2M
California Institute of Technology43 grants · $33.2M
Regents of the University of California53 grants · $32.7M
World Wildlife Fund31 grants · $30.1M
New Venture Fund24 grants · $26.9M
Oceans North Conservation Society12 grants · $21.7M
Broad Institute2 grants · $21.6M
Smithsonian Institution10 grants · $21.3M
President and Fellows of Harvard College38 grants · $20.2M

Giving over time

$271.5M

2020

$386.7M

2022

$401.8M

2023

$403.0M

2024

Grant history

The 100 largest of 4,004 grants.

$20.0M
Broad Institute · Cambridge, MA · 2024
In support of a unique technology platform and associated resources that supports immersive educational experiences that also benefits frontline pandemic response.
$16.3M
Conservation International Foundation · Arlington, VA · 2023
To support the launch of a seed fund to support country packages for forests, nature, and climate.
$12.8M
New Venture Fund · Washington, DC · 2020
To support a finance hub that will support implementation of the Conservation and Financial Markets Initiative's goal of increasing awareness of natural resource risk among financial institutions.
$10.8M
Regents of the University of California · Oakland, CA · 2022
To provide support for the thirty meter telescope.
$10.0M
Makeway Foundation · 2024
In support of british columbia durability.
$10.0M
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors · New York, NY · 2024
To support climate resilient fisheries management.
$10.0M
Regents of the University of California · San Francisco, CA · 2023
This grant will support the creation of the diagnostic excellence center for engagement, learning, and action (dxcelerator) at ucsf.
$10.0M
Coast Conservation Endowment Fund Foundation · 2022
To support the great bear sea project finance for permanence.
$10.0M
Internationaler Naturerbe Fonds - Legacy Landscapes Fund · 2022
In support of the long-term effective management, financial sustainability, and impact monitoring of the yasuni biosphere reserve, ecuador.
$10.0M
Oceans North Conservation Society · 2022
To support the qikiqtani and omushkego project finance for permanence conservation projects.
$9.6M
California Institute of Technology · Pasadena, CA · 2022
To provide support for the thirty meter telescope.
$8.9M
Regents of the University of California · Davis, CA · 2022
To support the betty irene moore school of nursing at the university of california, davis in developing, implementing and executing a national fellowship program for nurse leaders and innovators.
$8.7M
Regents of the University of California · Berkeley, CA · 2023
In support of the infrastructure, construction and renovations required for the richard b. Gump south pacific research station to be a leading venue for 21st century ecosystem research.
$8.3M
New Venture Fund · Washington, DC · 2024
To strengthen implementation of the conservation and markets initiative.
$8.1M
Regents of the University of California · Davis, CA · 2020
To support the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at the University of California, Davis in developing, implementing and executing a national fellowship program for nurse leaders and innovators.
$8.0M
Smithsonian Institution · Washington, DC · 2024
To support launch of the global geo-trees initiative for tropical forests, which will create a high-resolution carbon biomass verification system based on a worldwide network of forest research sites.
$8.0M
International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources · 2022
In support of iucn's green list protected area management certification to achieve 30% global conservation.
$7.0M
Resources Legacy Fund · Sacramento, CA · 2023
To launch a funding facility that will support countries to develop and implement ambitious policies for nature and climate.
$6.5M
Resources Legacy Fund · Sacramento, CA · 2024
To launch a funding facility that will support countries to develop and implement ambitious policies for nature and climate.
$6.2M
California Institute of Technology · Pasadena, CA · 2023
To provide support for the thirty meter telescope.
$5.9M
World Wildlife Fund · Washington, DC · 2020
To achieve the financial sustainability of 16.7 million hectares of national-level Amazon protected areas in Peru.
$5.8M
Conservation International Foundation · Arlington, VA · 2020
To support the launch of the Blue Nature Alliance for ocean conservation.
$5.0M
Regents of the University of California · San Francisco, CA · 2024
This grant will support the creation of the diagnostic excellence center for engagement, learning, and action (dxcelerator) at ucsf.
$5.0M
The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University · Redwood City, CA · 2024
To support mainstreaming the integration of natural capital approaches into development policy and finance.
$5.0M
New Venture Fund · Washington, DC · 2023
To strengthen implementation of the conservation and markets initiative.
$5.0M
Ocean Conservancy · Washington, DC · 2023
To support arctic marine habitat protection beyond national jurisdiction.
$5.0M
Oceans North Conservation Society · 2023
To support the qikiqtani and omushkego project finance for permanence conservation projects.
$5.0M
Intl Naturerbe Fonds - Legacy Landscapes · 2020
In support of the Legacy Landscapes Fund.
$5.0M
Regents of the University of California · Oakland, CA · 2020
To provide support for the Thirty Meter Telescope.
$5.0M
Wildlife Conservation Society · Bronx, NY · 2020
In support of the long-term biodiversity conservation and the improvement of livelihoods in the Greater Madidi Legacy Landscape, Bolivia.
$4.3M
Peninsula Open Space Trust · Palo Alto, CA · 2024
To support the long-term stewardship of wildlife passage, endangered species conservation and protected watershed in the south bay.
$4.0M
Napa County Land Trust · Napa, CA · 2023
To support the permanent protection of walt ranch in napa county.
$4.0M
World Wildlife Fund · Washington, DC · 2022
To support the expansion of herencia colombia to include marine protected areas.
$4.0M
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals · Oakland, CA · 2023
To fund 5 health-system-based prospective evaluations of the implementation of machine-learning-based diagnostic decision support (ml-dds) algorithms that will be coordinated through the kaiser permanente augmented inte… read allTo fund 5 health-system-based prospective evaluations of the implementation of machine-learning-based diagnostic decision support (ml-dds) algorithms that will be coordinated through the kaiser permanente augmented intelligence initiative. less
$4.0M
International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2024
To support the acceleration and standardization of nature-related disclosures at a global scale.
$3.9M
Climateworks Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2023
To improve the protection, management, governance, and economic activities of brazilian amazon protected areas.
$3.9M
World Wildlife Fund · Washington, DC · 2023
To support the development of enabling conditions to meet the 30x30 biodiversity conservation goal in peru with a focus on andean and coastal-marine ecosystems.
$3.9M
Wildlife Conservation Society · Bronx, NY · 2022
To support the conservation and effective management of wetlands in beni, bolivia, and the amazon estuary in brazil through scientific research, knowledge, improved livelihoods, communications and applied policy.
$3.8M
Inaturalist · San Rafael, CA · 2023
To enable inaturalist to realize its potential as a global scientific and conservation sensor by 2030, harnessing data from its user community and optimizing advances in machine learning and ai to inform scientific and … read allTo enable inaturalist to realize its potential as a global scientific and conservation sensor by 2030, harnessing data from its user community and optimizing advances in machine learning and ai to inform scientific and conservation insights. less
$3.7M
World Wildlife Fund · Washington, DC · 2022
To support the development of codex planetarius and pathways for its adoption in international trade.
$3.7M
Instituto De Pesquisas Ecologicas · 2022
To secure effective management of 20 million hectares of protected areas and indigenous peoples and local communities lands in the amazon biome of brazil.
$3.7M
X Prize Foundation · Culver City, CA · 2022
To support a global xprize competition to drive innovation and hardware able to rapidly detect and extinguish wildfires.
$3.6M
National Quality Forum · Washington, DC · 2022
To support improved data infrastructure and methods for measuring diagnostic quality.
$3.6M
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors · New York, NY · 2022
To support the development and adoption of science-based targets for nature.
$3.5M
The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation · Arlington, VA · 2024
In support of the acquisition and permanent protection of richmond ranch in santa clara county.
$3.5M
Conservation X Labs · Washington, DC · 2022
To scale breakthrough conservation technology tools and models.
$3.4M
Smithsonian Institution · Cambridge, MA · 2024
To support the construction of a prototype radio-telescope dish for the next-generation event horizon telescope at the teide observatory in the canary islands, enabling improved imaging of supermassive black holes and t… read allTo support the construction of a prototype radio-telescope dish for the next-generation event horizon telescope at the teide observatory in the canary islands, enabling improved imaging of supermassive black holes and their environments. less
$3.4M
World Economic Forum · 2023
To support nature-positive transitions that will contribute to the implementation of the global biodiversity framework.
$3.3M
Chabot Space & Science Center Foundation · Oakland, CA · 2022
In support of efforts to strengthen organizational impact through key facility renovation, exhibit development, and programming.
$3.3M
National Academy of Sciences · Washington, DC · 2022
To support the career development and advance the research of thirty scholars in diagnostic excellence.
$3.3M
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies · Millbrook, NY · 2024
In support of a western u.s. Fire ecology and forest resilience science collaborative to advance new knowledge and improved understanding of future wildfire resilience and stewardship implications rapidly and synthetica… read allIn support of a western u.s. Fire ecology and forest resilience science collaborative to advance new knowledge and improved understanding of future wildfire resilience and stewardship implications rapidly and synthetically. less
$3.3M
Climateworks Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2022
To support the conservation of the amazon biome in colombia and peru.
$3.3M
Science Communication Lab · Berkeley, CA · 2022
In support of a research-practice collaboration that spans the development of a compelling science documentary and the research on audience impact to provide new insights for effective, evidence-based science communicat… read allIn support of a research-practice collaboration that spans the development of a compelling science documentary and the research on audience impact to provide new insights for effective, evidence-based science communication. less
$3.2M
Universitaet Wien · 2024
In support of research to integrate quantum computing with electron microscopy, creating a new imaging technology that can provide highly detailed images of biological and material samples beyond the capabilities of cur… read allIn support of research to integrate quantum computing with electron microscopy, creating a new imaging technology that can provide highly detailed images of biological and material samples beyond the capabilities of current methods. less
$3.2M
X Prize Foundation · Culver City, CA · 2020
To support a global XPRIZE competition to drive innovation and hardware able to rapidly detect and extinguish wildfires.
$3.2M
Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York · Palisades, NY · 2024
To support the development of a three-dimensional model of the earth's internal dynamics by integrating quantum geophysics, geodynamics, and seismology, advancing our understanding of the deep earth.
$3.1M
Regents of the University of California · Davis, CA · 2023
To support the participation and graduation of 32 students in the doctoral program at the betty irene moore school of nursing at the university of california, davis.
$3.1M
World Wildlife Fund · Washington, DC · 2022
To support implementation of business practices that reduce habitat conversion, overfishing, and illegal practices in the management, sourcing, and trade of agriculture and seafood commodities.
$3.0M
Earth Fire Alliance · San Francisco, CA · 2024
In support of initial operational capability preparation of the firesat program.
$3.0M
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund · Covington, KY · 2024
In support of seed funding for early stage, innovative opportunities in basic research, as identified by hypothesis fund's scientist scouts.
$3.0M
STEM Next Opportunity Fund · San Diego, CA · 2024
In support of organizational capacity to pivot to a new structure for broadened impact and field leadership.
$3.0M
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors · New York, NY · 2023
In support of the conservation of biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction by activating the international high seas treaty.
$3.0M
Space Science Institute · Boulder, CO · 2022
In support of the development and distribution of solar education kits that include safe eclipse viewing glasses and educational materials and guidance for public libraries across the country.
$3.0M
Royal Inst for the Adv of Learning - McGill Univ · 2020
To support the construction of CHIME outrigger telescopes to localize Fast Radio Bursts, identify their origins, and use them as probes of the distribution of matter in the universe.
$3.0M
The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University · Redwood City, CA · 2022
To accelerate integration of natural capital approaches into development policy and finance.
$3.0M
Rare · Arlington, VA · 2022
In support of scaling up adoption of behavioral science in environmental conservation through the center for behavior & the environment.
$2.9M
New Venture Fund · Washington, DC · 2023
To support increased understanding of biodiversity adaptation to climate change and other stresses using conservation technologies.
$2.9M
Multiplier · San Francisco, CA · 2022
In support of the development, field testing, manufacturing and dissemination of sensor-based kits and platforms for education, conservation, and scientific purposes.
$2.8M
Regents of the University of California · La Jolla, CA · 2023
To support construction of a cryogenic chamber that enables the development and alignment of next-generation, large-format optical instruments for the w. M. Keck observatory.
$2.8M
Forever Costa Rica Association · 2023
To support the effective management and sustainable use of key, expanded marine protected areas.
$2.7M
Great Bear Initiative Society · 2024
In support of durable marine stewardship.
$2.7M
California Institute of Technology · Pasadena, CA · 2023
In support of research into developing a novel quantum acoustic instrument to elucidate nonequilibrium dynamical processes in individual biological macromolecules with single-quantum resolution.
$2.6M
Fundo Brasileiro Para a Biodiversidade · 2022
To support the designation of quilombola territories and sustainable use reserves as well as territorial planning, good governance, and the development of sustainable production value chains.
$2.6M
New Venture Fund · Washington, DC · 2022
To support the creation of a field-based facility and science presence spanning the interface between the andes and the amazon lowland rainforest in peru.
$2.6M
Regents of the University of California · Berkeley, CA · 2024
In support of the development, piloting, and evaluation of resources and materials that aim to teach scientifically grounded reasoning for youth and non-expert scientists.
$2.6M
Ocean Conservancy · Washington, DC · 2023
To protect ecological hotspots and secure science-based fisheries management in the u.s. Bering and chukchi seas.
$2.6M
The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University · Stanford, CA · 2022
To support continued development of a revolutionary accelerator design to expand the exploration of particle physics, enable new table-top physics, open up attosecond science and enable damage-free time-resolved study o… read allTo support continued development of a revolutionary accelerator design to expand the exploration of particle physics, enable new table-top physics, open up attosecond science and enable damage-free time-resolved study of molecular dynamics. less
$2.6M
Asociacion Para La Conservacion De La Cuenca Amazonica · 2024
In support of the infrastructure, construction and renovations required for los amigos biological station to be a leading venue for tropical forest ecosystem research in the western amazon.
$2.6M
Society To Improve Diagnosis in Medicine · Evanston, IL · 2020
To support a small grants program administered by the Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine to catalyze innovation in diagnostic excellence.
$2.6M
Regents of the University of California · San Francisco, CA · 2023
To establish scalable demonstrations of diagnostic performance feedback for frontline clinicians developed in partnership with select medical specialty societies.
$2.5M
Inaturalist · San Rafael, CA · 2024
To enable inaturalist to realize its potential as a global scientific and conservation sensor by 2030, harnessing data from its user community and optimizing advances in ai to inform critical insights and to connect peo… read allTo enable inaturalist to realize its potential as a global scientific and conservation sensor by 2030, harnessing data from its user community and optimizing advances in ai to inform critical insights and to connect people to nature. less
$2.5M
National Wildlife Federation · Reston, VA · 2024
In support of the implementation of deforestation and conversion-free commitments by meatpackers in south america.
$2.5M
Florida International University · Miami, FL · 2022
To support the conservation of transboundary freshwater habitat in the western amazon through scientific research and co-production of knowledge.
$2.5M
The Tech Interactive · San Jose, CA · 2024
In support of an earthquake exhibition area with a shake table simulator, themed design challenges, and interactive data visualization activities.
$2.4M
Makeway Foundation · 2024
In support of durable marine conservation.
$2.4M
Regents of the University of California · Berkeley, CA · 2023
In support of creating new genetic data resources that will expand capabilities for understanding the marine biodiversity of moorea.
$2.4M
New Venture Fund · Washington, DC · 2020
In support of accelerating solutions for the monitoring of remote, intact landscapes.
$2.4M
Napa County Land Trust · Napa, CA · 2020
To establish three high-functioning, priority wildlife corridors in Napa County through acquisition, permanent protection, and initial stewardship of strategic properties.
$2.4M
Trustees of Princeton University · Princeton, NJ · 2023
In support of research to develop an innovative instrument that will enable researchers unprecedented access to the chemical composition and distribution of small molecules within cells at nanometer resolution.
$2.4M
Regents of the University of California · Berkeley, CA · 2024
To support strategic efforts to enhance visitor experience at the public science center.
$2.4M
Regents of the University of California · Los Angeles, CA · 2024
To support the development and commissioning of the high-resolution infrared spectrograph for exoplanet characterization (hispec) for the w. M. Keck observatory, which will create new knowledge about exoplanets through … read allTo support the development and commissioning of the high-resolution infrared spectrograph for exoplanet characterization (hispec) for the w. M. Keck observatory, which will create new knowledge about exoplanets through high-resolution spectroscopy. less
$2.3M
Regents of the University of California · Berkeley, CA · 2023
In support of strategic plan implementation for integrated content development and organizational capacity building.
$2.3M
New Venture Fund · Washington, DC · 2020
In support of capacity to sustain wild salmon ecosystem conservation in Alaska.
$2.3M
The Tech Interactive · San Jose, CA · 2022
In support of improved visitor experience, including updated website, on-the-floor refresh, and new exhibit development.
$2.3M
Windward Fund · Washington, DC · 2020
In support of building grantee capacity to engage effectively around issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
$2.3M
Centre De Regulacio Genomica Fundacio Privada · 2023
In support of creating standardized approaches for aquatic symbiosis cell atlases and a cell atlas database for the scientific community.
$2.3M
California Council On Science and Technology · Sacramento, CA · 2022
In support of efforts to ensure the long-term financial stability and impact of the california council on science and technology's science and technology policy fellowship program.
$2.2M
The Exploratorium · San Francisco, CA · 2023
In support of increased fundraising and growth in organization donor base.
$2.2M
Activate Global · Berkeley, CA · 2023
In support of fellowships for scientist-entrepreneurs to transform their discoveries into applications that will benefit society.
$2.2M
California Academy of Sciences · San Francisco, CA · 2024
In support of the complete digitization and documentation of an extensive global collection of historical botany specimens.

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