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.

Web Address

www.simonsfoundation.org

Social Media Links

Twitter - @SimonsFdn

Foundation Grants and Resources





    

Recent News from Simons Foundation


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

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

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

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

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

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

Simons Foundation Building Research Database of People With Autism
Foundation: Simons Foundation

The Simons Foundation has created a project called “SPARK” or the Simons Foundation Powering Autism Research for...more

Calculated Giving: With Federal Funds Shrinking, Math Sciences Funders Step Up
Foundation: Simons Foundation

While STEM giving is one of the hottest funding areas in higher ed philanthropy, most of the gifts we profile are earmarked for tangible...more

Africa Mathematics Project
Foundation: Simons Foundation

Awardees ». In April 2013, the Simons Foundation awarded grants for its Africa Mathematics Project, designed to nurture and accelerate...more



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