We want to maximize the impact of our portfolio.

We’re open to supporting safe bets, like direct cash transfers to the world’s poorest people, as well as high-risk, high-reward projects, like minimizing risks from potentially world-changing science and technology. Read more about how we choose what to fund here.

  1. People for Animals — International Cage-Free Advocacy

    Award Date:
    08/2016
    Amount:
    $89,392
    Farm Animal Welfare
  2. Color Of Change Education Fund— Prosecutor Accountability

    Award Date:
    08/2016
    Amount:
    $321,228
    Criminal Justice Reform
  3. Research Institute of Industrial Economics — Genomic Research Methods

    Award Date:
    08/2016
    Amount:
    $500,000
    Scientific Research
  4. Machine Intelligence Research Institute — General Support

    Award Date:
    08/2016
    Amount:
    $500,000
    Potential Risks from Advanced AI
  5. Florida Rights Restoration Coalition — General Support

    Award Date:
    08/2016
    Amount:
    $48,000
    Criminal Justice Reform
  6. UC Berkeley — Center for Human-Compatible AI (2016)

    Award Date:
    08/2016
    Amount:
    $5,555,550
    Potential Risks from Advanced AI
  7. Mercy For Animals — International Cage-Free Advocacy

    Award Date:
    08/2016
    Amount:
    $1,000,000
    Farm Animal Welfare
  8. PICO National Network — Live Free Campaign

    Award Date:
    08/2016
    Amount:
    $1,394,250
    Criminal Justice Reform
  9. Voice of the Experienced — General Support

    Award Date:
    08/2016
    Amount:
    $325,500
    Criminal Justice Reform
  10. Humane Society International — International Cage-Free Outreach

    Award Date:
    08/2016
    Amount:
    $1,000,000
    Farm Animal Welfare