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The Simons Foundation
The Simons Foundation is a private foundation based in New York City, incorporated in 1994 by Jim and Marilyn Simons.
The Simons Foundation’s mission is to advance the frontiers of research in mathematics and the basic sciences. We sponsor a range of programs that aim to promote a deeper understanding of our world.
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www.simonsfoundation.org
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Twitter - @SimonsFdn
The Simons Foundation’s mission is to advance the frontiers of research in mathematics and the basic sciences. We sponsor a range of programs that aim to promote a deeper understanding of our world.
Web Address
www.simonsfoundation.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @SimonsFdn
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Jim Simons: A Life of Scholarship, Leadership and Philanthropy
Foundation: Simons Foundation
"Jim's stereotypical humor aside, he brought his curiosity and intellect to bear on the role and built one of the nation's top math departments during his 10-year tenure as chair," reads a tribute...more
Foundation: Simons Foundation
"Jim's stereotypical humor aside, he brought his curiosity and intellect to bear on the role and built one of the nation's top math departments during his 10-year tenure as chair," reads a tribute...more
Remembering Billionaire Jim Simons, Who Died At 86: His Last Interview
Foundation: Simons Foundation
Jim Simons was a math professor turned hedge fund founder.He pioneered investing with automated quantitative models.The Simons Foundation had $4.9 billion in assets as of its most recently available...more
Foundation: Simons Foundation
Jim Simons was a math professor turned hedge fund founder.He pioneered investing with automated quantitative models.The Simons Foundation had $4.9 billion in assets as of its most recently available...more
5 of New York's richest billionaires – net worths, ranked: from Michael Bloomberg
Foundation: Simons Foundation
Jim Simons was a math professor turned hedge fund founder.He pioneered investing with automated quantitative models.The Simons Foundation had $4.9 billion in assets as of its most recently available...more
Foundation: Simons Foundation
Jim Simons was a math professor turned hedge fund founder.He pioneered investing with automated quantitative models.The Simons Foundation had $4.9 billion in assets as of its most recently available...more
Simons Co-Founder and Chair Marilyn Simons Elected to the Aaas
Foundation: Simons Foundation
"We honor these artists, scholars, scientists, and leaders in the public, non-profit, and private sectors for their accomplishments and for the curiosity, creativity, and courage required to reach...more
Foundation: Simons Foundation
"We honor these artists, scholars, scientists, and leaders in the public, non-profit, and private sectors for their accomplishments and for the curiosity, creativity, and courage required to reach...more
Warren Buffett's $541 million gift to his foundation topped the list of supersized charitable ...
Foundation: Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, Simons Foundation
Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. JOHANNES EISELE/AFP via Getty Images. The Chronicle of Philanthropy's annual list of the biggest...more
Foundation: Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, Simons Foundation
Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. JOHANNES EISELE/AFP via Getty Images. The Chronicle of Philanthropy's annual list of the biggest...more
Sbu Named an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University
Foundation: Simons Foundation
"From talent development to path breaking research to entrepreneurship and beyond, institutions have a central role to play in economic development," says the president of the Association of Public...more
Foundation: Simons Foundation
"From talent development to path breaking research to entrepreneurship and beyond, institutions have a central role to play in economic development," says the president of the Association of Public...more
Solutions at the Eleventh Forbes Philanthropy Summit
Foundation: Simons Foundation
Matt Damon isn't just one of the world's richest peoplehe's also one of its "most accomplished individuals and exceptional problem-solvers," according to Forbes. The actor was among the 400...more
Foundation: Simons Foundation
Matt Damon isn't just one of the world's richest peoplehe's also one of its "most accomplished individuals and exceptional problem-solvers," according to Forbes. The actor was among the 400...more
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