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Heising-Simons Foundation
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Unlocking knowledge, opportunity, and possibilities
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2023 Annual Report
Equity Framework
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Doing our part
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The Heising-Simons Foundation focuses its grantmaking in these areas
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Climate and Clean Energy
Protecting people and the planet from the worst impacts of climate change by cutting pollution and accelerating the transition to a clean energy future
Education
Facilitating the creation and strengthening of early childhood systems necessary for children from low-income families and children of color to reach their full potential by the year 2044
Human Rights
Envisioning a society where people are free to live whole, safe, and dignified lives
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Science
Supporting fundamental research primarily in the physical sciences
CEO Fund: Technology and Society
Addressing the impact of technology on society—harnessing its promise and mitigating its risks
Initiatives: Journalism
Strengthening and sustaining journalism as an essential arm of U.S. democracy
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The Foundation seeks to support organizations and institutions at the forefront of their fields
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An overview of our grantmaking
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Reporting guidelines and other information for our current grantees
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For Interested Grantseekers
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Open Call for Support of Science Events and Gatherings
Call for proposals to support science meetings and events
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The Stories That Make Us
Learn about some of the key efforts in the Foundation’s history
International Human Rights Day 2024
On December 9, 2024, the Heising-Simons Foundation hosted a celebration to mark International Human Rights Day.
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About
Unlocking knowledge, opportunity, and possibilities
About the Foundation
Our People
Equity Framework
Sustainable Work Practices
Financials and Policies
Our History
Job Opportunities
Annual Report – 2023
Programs
The Heising-Simons Foundation focuses its grantmaking in five program areas
Programs
Climate and Clean Energy
Human Rights
Science
Education
CEO Fund: Technology and Society
Initiatives: Journalism
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The Foundation seeks to support organizations and institutions at the forefront of their fields
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Grantee Photo Gallery
Configuring an air quality monitor | Brightline Defense
Advocating for opportunities for youth | Youth Liberation Movement
Drawing with geometrical shapes | Tandem Family Math
Voice at the City Council | Somos Mayfair
Music and community engagement | Urban Peace Movement
Educators' graduation | EDvance College
How can we make the air we breathe cleaner? | Brightline Defense
51 Pegasi b Fellow Brittany Miles at the annual 51 Pegasi b Summit
Building youth power | Youth Liberation Movement
Boosting early math skills | Tandem Family Math
English Learner class | Somos Mayfair
People enjoying a voter awareness and live music festival | Urban Peace Movement
51 Pegasi b fellows discussing science
Configuring an air quality monitor | Brightline Defense
Early childhood educator at work | EDvance College
All photos are credited to
Drew Bird Photography
.