A legacy of scientific leadership and proven philanthropic advising.
We help science funders turn vision into impact through personalized guidance, rigorous analysis, strategic support, and meaningful connection. No matter where you are on your philanthropic journey, our team offers the insight, tools, and community to help you give effectively and confidently.
A shared commitment to advancing scientific discovery.
The Alliance’s unique model is rooted in partnership and shared purpose. Our advisory services are offered at no cost because our founding members believed that access to trusted, expert guidance should never be a barrier to impactful science philanthropy.
This work is made possible by the commitment of our community of members—funders who not only seek to strengthen their own giving, but also care deeply about advancing the field of discovery science as a whole. Their support enables us to serve new and emerging funders, expand the community of science philanthropy, and accelerate progress across the ecosystem.
It’s fun to be a philanthropist of science.Jim SimonsCo-Founder, Simons Foundation
Our Services
We offer a range of services to help both emerging and established philanthropists make high-impact investments in science.
Guidance
Whether you’re new to science philanthropy or revisiting your approach, we offer personalized guidance to help you clarify your vision and turn it into meaningful action.
We believe that the most impactful philanthropy happens when your giving aligns with the change you want to see in the world.
Through thoughtful conversation and strategic insight, our advisors support you in identifying your priorities, shaping your path, and making thoughtful and effective decisions.
Analysis
With extensive expertise in science, philanthropy, and institutional advising, we conduct tailored research and landscape analyses that surface the evidence, insights, and expert perspectives you need to act with clarity and confidence.
Our members support a wide range of causes, but they all share a commitment to giving effectively for scientific discovery.
Deciding where—and how—to allocate your resources can be complex. Our team can help. We bring rigorous research and broad sector knowledge to help you cut through complexity and answer key questions:
Where are the gaps in funding? Who is doing the most promising work? Where could additional support unlock momentum?
Strategy
A strong philanthropic vision needs an actionable strategy to match.
Our advisors work alongside you to determine not just what to fund, but how. That might mean exploring various funding mechanisms, developing requests for proposals, reviewing grant applications, or structuring major gifts and partnerships.
Whether you’re building something new or scaling an existing initiative, we help you develop and implement a strategy that is focused, flexible, and impactful.
Connection
We leverage our unique network of science experts, research institutions, and fellow funders to help you build the relationships that can bring your vision to life.
We can introduce you to science advisors or researchers in your area of interest, connect you with peer philanthropists to share insights or explore co-funding opportunities, and open doors to leading research labs and institutions.
We also host exclusive events and shared interest groups designed to foster learning, trust, and collaboration.
