Our Programs

The Heising-Simons Foundation focuses its grantmaking in the following areas:

Climate and Clean Energy

Our goal is to protect people and the planet from the impacts of climate change by cutting pollution and accelerating the transition to a clean energy future.

Community and Opportunity

We focus on two areas: resilient local community and organizational effectiveness for Foundation grantees.

Education

We facilitate the creation and strengthening of early childhood systems necessary for children from low-income families and children of color to reach their full potential.

Human Rights

We envision a society where people are free to live whole, safe, and dignified lives.

Science

We support fundamental research primarily in the physical sciences and strive to support individuals who belong to groups that have been historically underrepresented in these fields.

CEO Fund: Technology and Society

Our goal is to address the impact of technology on society—harnessing its promise and mitigating its risks.

Initiatives: Journalism

We recognize and support journalism as a critical element of a healthy and multicultural democracy.

Our History

Milestones in our journey.

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