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Dedicated partners. Visionary guidance. World-changing science.

Science philanthropy has never had a greater opportunity to make a difference. We work closely with our members and advisees to build tailored philanthropic plans designed to empower breakthrough discovery science and deliver life-changing, real-world impacts.

We’ve forged an alliance deeply committed to making a difference.

Founded by six visionary foundations, the Alliance has grown into a vibrant community of 40 funders committed to advancing discovery science for the benefit of humanity.

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Sergey Brin Family Foundation
The Brinson Foundation (opens in new window)
Brown Science Foundation
Winn Family Foundation
WoodNext Foundation (opens in new window)
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The Alliance is the place that people who want to make an impact through science philanthropy know that they can come.
Adam Falk
Former President, Sloan Foundation
The Science Philanthropy Alliance was incredibly helpful in our early education in science and helping us think about how we engage in this space. We are very grateful for our ongoing partnership with the Alliance.
Priscilla Chan
Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
The Science Philanthropy Alliance allows us to expand our horizons and understand new frontiers that we hadn't considered.
Matthew Crommett
Managing Director, Lyda Hill Philanthropies

A legacy of scientific leadership and proven philanthropic advising.

Our tailored services help philanthropists make high-impact investments in science.

We offer personalized guidance to help you clarify your vision and turn it into meaningful action.

We bring rigorous research and broad sector knowledge to help you cut through complexity and answer key questions.

We work alongside you to determine not just what to fund, but how.

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.

Guidance

We offer personalized guidance to help you clarify your vision and turn it into meaningful action.

Analysis

We bring rigorous research and broad sector knowledge to help you cut through complexity and answer key questions.

Strategy

We work alongside you to determine not just what to fund, but how.

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.

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Bold investments for a better world.

See how the Alliance helps science funders turn their drive for discovery into action.

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Science Philanthropy Alliance Releases 2025 Indicators Report

The Science Philanthropy Alliance is pleased to share its second Science Philanthropy Indicators Report, offering a detailed, data-driven look at how private giving is shaping the U.S. scientific landscape.
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Fall Members Meeting: A Year of Quantum

Learn more and register for our upcoming Fall 2025 Members Meeting, hosted by The Kavli Foundation in Los Angeles on November 19 & 20.
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A Decade of Discovery: Science Philanthropy Alliance 2024 Annual Report

The Science Philanthropy Alliance is proud to share our 2024 Annual Report, A Decade of Discovery, reflecting on both the past year and the decade since our founding in 2014.

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