For Immediate Release Contact: Rose-Marie Brandwein 917-923-8105New York, New York – Science philanthropy is transforming the world of research and propelling tomorrow’s innovations. In its inaugural Science Philanthropy Indicators Report, the Science Philanthropy Alliance explores National Science Foundation data through a philanthropic lens to illuminate the vital role of science philanthropy in funding basic…
New York, New York – The Science Philanthropy Alliance congratulates Alliance member Prebys Foundation for awarding over $30 million in grants in its four program areas: Visual and Performing Arts, Youth Success, Healthcare, and Medical Research to organizations throughout San Diego County.
Within the field of medical research, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $7…
New York, New York – The Science Philanthropy Alliance congratulates Philanthropist and Caltech Alumnus Ross Brown on his generous gift of $400 million to Caltech, carefully designed to advance discovery science by adopting the operation of the Ross Brown Investigators Program. Brown was CEO and founder of Cryogenic Industries, which provided process equipment and services to the…
When deciding which areas to support, funders have often asked, “How do we stay at the cutting edge of science that is being developed?” and “Where is funding needed most?” The Science Philanthropy Alliance diligently works not only to increase funding but also to educate philanthropists in making judicious, effective and satisfying investments in this…
One of the continuing challenges faced by science funders relates to designing and to implementing effective approaches to measuring grantmaking progress. This issue is especially acute for discovery science funders since the value of such work may not be apparent until years or even decades after its completion. Despite these difficulties, funders in this space…
Palo Alto, California – The Science Philanthropy Alliance is pleased to announce that the Prebys Foundation has joined its growing network of philanthropic organizations committed to advancing scientific discovery for the benefit of society and the planet. The Alliance, founded in 2013 with six members, now includes 37 members.“An important part of our work at…
The Science Philanthropy Alliance congratulates two pioneers in medical research on their well-deserved Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine, Drs. Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman. The Nobel “for their discoveries concerning nucleoside base modifications that enabled the development of effective mRNA vaccines against COVID-19” brought to fruition the vast potential that pioneering research in DNA…
In a newly published report, the Science Philanthropy Alliance shares its accomplishments from a successful 2022. In addition to welcoming two new members and two new supporters, the Alliance also opened 79 new projects, completed 74 advising projects, and took on 10 new advisees, with over $850 million advised or influenced toward discovery science. Access…
Science Philanthropy Alliance President France Córdova and External Science Advisor Marc Kastner describe the Alliance’s work.
Chronic pain affects approximately 20% of Americans – private philanthropic support can help scientists not only understanding its origins, but develop more effective interventions to treat it in the futureIt’s often called a silent epidemic. Yet the call for greater understanding of what causes chronic pain – with the hope of inspiring new and…