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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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Philanthropy Awards, 2017
Foundation: Akonadi Foundation, Gates Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Simons Foundation
And there's no part that's more fun than looking back over the past year to take stock as we give out our annual IP Philanthropy Awards, or IPPYs. (See winners for 2016, ... But at the age of 32,...more
Foundation: Akonadi Foundation, Gates Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Simons Foundation
And there's no part that's more fun than looking back over the past year to take stock as we give out our annual IP Philanthropy Awards, or IPPYs. (See winners for 2016, ... But at the age of 32,...more
In a New Golden Age of Astronomy, Millions to Map the Universe
Foundation: Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, Moore Foundation, Simons Foundation
Meanwhile, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation—a longtime stalwart of science funding—is the patient and deep-pocketed funder behind the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS), which has been mapping the...more
Foundation: Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, Moore Foundation, Simons Foundation
Meanwhile, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation—a longtime stalwart of science funding—is the patient and deep-pocketed funder behind the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS), which has been mapping the...more
Grants Assistant, MPS
Foundation: Simons Foundation
POSITION SUMMARY. The Simons Foundation Mathematics & Physical Sciences (MPS) Grants Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support for post-award activities for his or her...more
Foundation: Simons Foundation
POSITION SUMMARY. The Simons Foundation Mathematics & Physical Sciences (MPS) Grants Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support for post-award activities for his or her...more
Vast Wealth, Hidden Foundations: How Much Do We Really Know About Billionaire Donors?
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Atlantic Philanthropies, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Simons Foundation
And it may also be that certain billionaires who seem to have not engaged in much philanthropy may have already created large philanthropic...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Atlantic Philanthropies, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Simons Foundation
And it may also be that certain billionaires who seem to have not engaged in much philanthropy may have already created large philanthropic...more
Who's Been Giving Lately to End the Country's Most Expensive Disease?
Foundation: Atlantic Philanthropies, Simons Foundation
This differs from the usual philanthropy around Alzheimer's and dementia, which tends to be generous, one-time gifts. No big donor has stepped up...more
Foundation: Atlantic Philanthropies, Simons Foundation
This differs from the usual philanthropy around Alzheimer's and dementia, which tends to be generous, one-time gifts. No big donor has stepped up...more
East Palo Alto Supervisor Convenes Second Annual Immigrant Integration Summit
Foundation: Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Simons Foundation
Slocum remarked, “I'm proud to once again host the Immigrant Integration Summit with the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, The...more
Foundation: Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Simons Foundation
Slocum remarked, “I'm proud to once again host the Immigrant Integration Summit with the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, The...more
Forbes Hosts Sixth Annual Forbes 400 Summit On Philanthropy In Honor Of Its 100th Anniversary
Foundation: Case Foundation, Simons Foundation
NEW YORK (September 19, 2017) – Forbes hosts today, on its 100th anniversary, its sixth annual Forbes 400 Summit on Philanthropy under...more
Foundation: Case Foundation, Simons Foundation
NEW YORK (September 19, 2017) – Forbes hosts today, on its 100th anniversary, its sixth annual Forbes 400 Summit on Philanthropy under...more
Simons Foundation Seeks Applications for 2018 Collaboration Grants for Mathematicians
Foundation: Simons Foundation
The Simons Foundation is inviting applications for 2018 Collaboration Grants for Mathematicians to stimulate collaboration in the field...more
Foundation: Simons Foundation
The Simons Foundation is inviting applications for 2018 Collaboration Grants for Mathematicians to stimulate collaboration in the field...more
California Philanthropic Leaders Unite In Support of DACA
Foundation: California Community Foundation, East Bay Community Foundation, California Endowment, James Irvine Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Zellerbach Family Foundation, Wallace Alexander Gerbode Foundation, Weingart Foundation, Irvine Foundation, California Wellness Foundation, Simons Foundation
DACA's repeal will have a reverberating impact on all facets of life in communities across California, and philanthropy must mount a...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation, East Bay Community Foundation, California Endowment, James Irvine Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Zellerbach Family Foundation, Wallace Alexander Gerbode Foundation, Weingart Foundation, Irvine Foundation, California Wellness Foundation, Simons Foundation
DACA's repeal will have a reverberating impact on all facets of life in communities across California, and philanthropy must mount a...more
Governor Cuomo to Keynote Dedication of New Flatiron Institute September 6
Foundation: Simons Foundation
However, unlike the Simons Foundation's grants to programs that support researchers elsewhere, Flatiron is an intramural research program and...more
Foundation: Simons Foundation
However, unlike the Simons Foundation's grants to programs that support researchers elsewhere, Flatiron is an intramural research program and...more
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