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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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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
Joint Foundation Statement on Immigration
Foundation: Barr Foundation, California Community Foundation, Carnegie Corporation of New York, Consumer Health Foundation, General Service Foundation, Headwaters Foundation for Justice, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Marin Community Foundation, Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation, Meyer Memorial Trust, Cricket Island Foundation, Philadelphia Foundation, Russell Family Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Spencer Foundation, Vilcek Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Zellerbach Family Foundation, Unbound Philanthropy, Unbound Philanthropy, Wallace Alexander Gerbode Foundation, Weingart Foundation, Westchester Community Foundation, Simons Foundation
Buck, Founder of the Aloha Foundation, is a member of the New York City Philanthropy Board.The board is made up of members who are involved in philanthropic work in New York, New Jersey, California,...more
Foundation: Barr Foundation, California Community Foundation, Carnegie Corporation of New York, Consumer Health Foundation, General Service Foundation, Headwaters Foundation for Justice, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Marin Community Foundation, Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation, Meyer Memorial Trust, Cricket Island Foundation, Philadelphia Foundation, Russell Family Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Spencer Foundation, Vilcek Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Zellerbach Family Foundation, Unbound Philanthropy, Unbound Philanthropy, Wallace Alexander Gerbode Foundation, Weingart Foundation, Westchester Community Foundation, Simons Foundation
Buck, Founder of the Aloha Foundation, is a member of the New York City Philanthropy Board.The board is made up of members who are involved in philanthropic work in New York, New Jersey, California,...more
Simons Foundation Backs Central Site for Life-Sciences Preprints
Foundation: Simons Foundation
Coalition of scientists and research agencies argue for a one-stop shop...more
Foundation: Simons Foundation
Coalition of scientists and research agencies argue for a one-stop shop...more
Grants Assistant, SFARI
Foundation: Simons Foundation
The Simons Foundation Grants Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support for pre- and post-award activities for his or her...more
Foundation: Simons Foundation
The Simons Foundation Grants Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support for pre- and post-award activities for his or her...more
The New Power of the Purse: Younger Women and the Future of Philanthropy
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Simons Foundation
Sure, most of the biggest foundations are still run by men and male zillionaires get endless attention for their philanthropy. But most staff in...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Simons Foundation
Sure, most of the biggest foundations are still run by men and male zillionaires get endless attention for their philanthropy. But most staff in...more
Q&A: Squandered pennies set the stage for the Simons Foundation
Foundation: Simons Foundation
When they did get interested in doing some philanthropy, the mission they wanted to direct their charity toward was different from our interest in...more
Foundation: Simons Foundation
When they did get interested in doing some philanthropy, the mission they wanted to direct their charity toward was different from our interest in...more
Sierra Club Foundation and Newcombe Fund Get New Leaders
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, Cleveland Foundation, Sierra Club Foundation, Simons Foundation
Dan Chu is the new executive director of the Sierra Club Foundation, the fundraising arm of the namesake conservation...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, Cleveland Foundation, Sierra Club Foundation, Simons Foundation
Dan Chu is the new executive director of the Sierra Club Foundation, the fundraising arm of the namesake conservation...more
Simons Foundation Supports Collaboration of Libraries in Digital Era
Foundation: Simons Foundation
A partnership-based funding model — 200 libraries in 24 countries plus the support from the Simons Foundation — is sustaining exchange...more
Foundation: Simons Foundation
A partnership-based funding model — 200 libraries in 24 countries plus the support from the Simons Foundation — is sustaining exchange...more
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