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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's Fight Against Fake News Is Just Getting Underway
Foundation: Barr Foundation, Knight Foundation, Simons Foundation
The initiative is being administered by the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism and the funders include Facebook, the Craig Newmark...more
Foundation: Barr Foundation, Knight Foundation, Simons Foundation
The initiative is being administered by the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism and the funders include Facebook, the Craig Newmark...more
Connecting More Dots: What's Next for a Big STEM Teacher Initiative
Foundation: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Simons Foundation
In the booming arena of education philanthropy, there are some pretty staunch ideological outlooks driving giving. One of the most compelling...more
Foundation: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Simons Foundation
In the booming arena of education philanthropy, there are some pretty staunch ideological outlooks driving giving. One of the most compelling...more
Learning to Bridge a Generation Gap in Philanthropy
Foundation: Simons Foundation
It used to be that the philanthropic baton would be passed to the next generation when the parents died. In the past, fewer generations actively...more
Foundation: Simons Foundation
It used to be that the philanthropic baton would be passed to the next generation when the parents died. In the past, fewer generations actively...more
Ending the Standoff: Who's Trying To Change the Conversation on Guns?
Foundation: David Bohnett Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Joyce Foundation, Simons Foundation
Total philanthropic funding on gun violence is still quite modest, ... Last year, in an interview with Inside Philanthropy, David Bohnett said he...more
Foundation: David Bohnett Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Joyce Foundation, Simons Foundation
Total philanthropic funding on gun violence is still quite modest, ... Last year, in an interview with Inside Philanthropy, David Bohnett said he...more
Investing in Young Scientific Talent: How (and Why) One Research Funder Does It
Foundation: Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Simons Foundation
The foundation just announced its latest annual awards. The seven scientists selected for this year's cohort will each receive an annual grant of up...more
Foundation: Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Simons Foundation
The foundation just announced its latest annual awards. The seven scientists selected for this year's cohort will each receive an annual grant of up...more
Grants Payment Assistant
Foundation: Simons Foundation
The Simons Foundation Grants Payment Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support to the operations of grant and...more
Foundation: Simons Foundation
The Simons Foundation Grants Payment Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support to the operations of grant and...more
We Knew Trump Was Good For Nonprofit Journalism, But This Is Getting Ridiculous
Foundation: Barr Foundation, Knight Foundation, Simons Foundation
The $1.43 million in grants to seven journalism organizations it made recently are part of this initiative. Meanwhile, the Heising-Simons...more
Foundation: Barr Foundation, Knight Foundation, Simons Foundation
The $1.43 million in grants to seven journalism organizations it made recently are part of this initiative. Meanwhile, the Heising-Simons...more
Reporters Committee announces support from Barr, Heising-Simons Foundations
Foundation: Barr Foundation, Simons Foundation
On Tuesday, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press announced new grants from the Barr Foundation and Heising-Simons...more
Foundation: Barr Foundation, Simons Foundation
On Tuesday, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press announced new grants from the Barr Foundation and Heising-Simons...more
Heising-Simons Foundation Grants to Strengthen and Sustain Journalism
Foundation: Barr Foundation, Simons Foundation
In this country's infancy, the founders recognized the value of journalism as an institution to keep the new government in check. Writing to his...more
Foundation: Barr Foundation, Simons Foundation
In this country's infancy, the founders recognized the value of journalism as an institution to keep the new government in check. Writing to his...more
Executive Assistant (Simons Foundation)
Foundation: Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Simons Foundation
Philanthropic Advisor (Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors). Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA) is a nonprofit organization that currently...more
Foundation: Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Simons Foundation
Philanthropic Advisor (Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors). Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA) is a nonprofit organization that currently...more
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