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Simons Institute for the Theory of Computing Opens in Berkeley

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04/16/2014

The Simons Institute for the Theory of Computing, established in 2012 by a grant from the Simons Foundation, brings together leading researchers to explore both the theoretical underpinnings of computer science and its potential to shed light on a...

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Simons Foundation Gives University of Hawaii $40M—Largest Gift of its Kind Ever

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06/16/2014

The Simons Foundation has given the University of Hawaii at Manoa $40 million—the largest gift of its kind the university has ever received—for marine life research.

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Bloomberg Philanthropies Among Backers of Education Post News Site

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09/01/2014

With the backing of several leading foundations, Education Post, a new nonprofit group, will encourage respectful and fact-based dialogue on public education.

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Research to Prevent Blindness Funds Stem Cell Research

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12/18/2014

... Funds Stem Cell Research Corneal injuries and damage lead to cloudiness that makes it hard to see, senior ...

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Bank of America Charitable Foundation Tackles Workforce Development in Baltimore

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05/28/2015

... in helping individuals and families in Baltimore lead stronger financial lives. Securing and maintaining ...

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Bank of America Charitable Foundation Backs Workforce and Educational Development Opportunities

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06/30/2015

... individuals in our community to the resources they need to lead financially stable lives....” Bank of America ...

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The Mellon Foundation Backs Bard's Innovative Masters Program in Orchestral Performace Studies

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08/14/2015

Bard College has been awarded a $2 million grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support the launch of an innovative Master of Music Degree Program.

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Rockefeller Brothers Fund and Others Make $1.1M Grants to CEP and GEO

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10/16/2015

... to CEP and GEO Phil Buchanan and Kathleen Enright both lead organizations with similar goals — to help foundations ...

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Philanthropy Must Move Fast on Climate Change, Robertson and MacArthur Leaders Say in Chronicle

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12/02/2015

... drive steep cuts in global greenhouse gas emissions and lead the way to a low-carbon economy — will be critical as ...

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Rockefeller’s Sarah Geisenheimer to Step in for Chen at Fund for Public Schools

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12/03/2015

Sarah Geisenheimer, of the Rockefeller Foundation, will replace Iris Chen, executive director of the NYC Department of Education’s private fundraising arm, who resigned earlier this week.

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Meet The Woman Driving Sustainability And Corporate Responsibility At Tiffany & Co.

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01/26/2016

At Tiffany & Co., Anisa Kamadoli Costa does two jobs --- leading sustainability efforts for Tiffany & Co. and running a major coporate foundation.

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Wallace Updates Popular Cost Calculator for Out-of-School-Time Programs

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02/17/2016

... Now it’s been updated with 2015 numbers—by the lead researcher on that study—to reflect changes in both ...

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Simons Foundation Continues Quest to Understand and Treat Autism on Both Ends of the Spectrum

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07/19/2016

... autism—finding all the genetic variables that may lead to a diagnosis—is vital to improve care for Kellen and ...

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Staff at Open Society Foundations Just Voted to Join a Union. Is That a Good Thing?

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07/22/2016

... few years. When George Soros hired Chris Stone in 2012 to lead OSF, he asked him to bring more order and cohesion to a ...

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Supported by Simons Foundation, Study Finds Genetics, Early Term Ultrasound Linked to Autism Severity

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09/02/2016

... in why there are so many kids with autism,” said lead author Sara Webb, UW Medicine researcher in psychiatry ...

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Research to Prevent Blindness Was Key Supporter of Zika Study

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09/15/2016

... detectable in tears. The study also tells us that Zika can lead to cell death in the eyes. This is consistent with ...

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Research to Prevent Blindness- Backed Study Uncovers Major Cause of Vision Loss

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09/29/2016

... range of disorders can damage those rods and cones and lead to vision loss. But now, researchers at Washington ...

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JPMorgan Chase CEO Talks With Bloomberg About $100M Investment in Detroit

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01/03/2017

The conversation features JPMorgan Chase’s $100 million investment in Detroit’s recovery and why business must play a leading role in creating inclusive economic growth.

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Mellon Foundation Features Harlem Studio Museum Director on How Art Helps Us Understand Diversity

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02/23/2017

At a time when society is swiftly being transformed, Our Compelling Interests: The Value of Diversity for Democracy and a Prosperous Society investigates how diversity and social connectedness are imperative to our shared success and a broader sense...

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Peterson Foundation Fiscal Summit Convenes Nation’s Leaders To Discuss “Rising Debt in a Changing Economy”

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05/24/2017

Leading voices and policymakers from across the political spectrum gathered to discuss the national policy agenda, its connection to our growing national debt, and solutions to put us on a better path, at the Peter G. Peterson Foundation’s 2017...

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