Education

We believe education provides people with the opportunity to expand their talents and capabilities. Through our grantmaking, we hope to inspire them to reach their full potential, both as individuals and as contributing citizens of a greater community. We are especially interested in programs that make quality education accessible to those who are personally committed.

See Who We Are – Our Priorities – Education for more information regarding our interests in this area.

Scientific Research

We support cutting edge of research in specific areas of interest that are underfunded or at a stage in which they are unlikely to receive government funding. These programs are typically sponsored by top research institutions, which provide quality assurance oversight and accountability that may not be possible in a less structured environment. Support is often specific to graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, staff scientists, or faculty who are at the early stages of their careers.

See Who We Are – Our Priorities – Scientific Research for more information regarding our interests in this area.

To learn about the Brinson Prize Fellowship, please click here.

Endorsement Grants

Endorsement grants are made to a limited number of leading institutions selected by the Foundation’s Directors. These grants often involve ongoing core support of the institution rather than specific programmatic support pursuant to the Foundation’s grantmaking priorities. The Foundation does not accept inquiries or applications relating to the Endorsement grant category, as decisions to include grants in this category are solely within the discretion of the Foundation’s Board of Directors.

Board Special Interest Grants and Other Grants

These grants represent special family interests and are either one time grants or fall outside of the Foundation’s grantmaking priorities. The Foundation does not accept inquiries in this category.