named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Open Source Program Support
Funds initiatives to improve open-source software infrastructure, including proof-assistant tools, data privacy libraries, and collaborative design systems for scientific computing
Science & Entertainment Exchange
Supports the development and production of science-themed plays through partnerships with theater organizations like Ensemble Studio Theatre
Sloan Indigenous Graduate Partnership (SIGP)
Provides scholarships and mentoring to Indigenous students pursuing graduate degrees in STEM fields
Sloan Scholars Mentoring Network
Offers professional development and networking opportunities for Sloan scholar alumni and current scholars across multiple STEM diversity programs
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 1 activity
- Funding administration of awards from the Scialog: SM³ conferenceFunds the administration of awards emerging from the 2024 Scialog: Sustainable Minerals, Metals, and Materials (SM³) conference.
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Performing Arts Production Support 1 activity
- Funding commissioning and dissemination of science-themed playsFunds the commissioning, development, production, and national dissemination of new plays centered on science topics, primarily in New York and across the United States.
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Human Rights Advocacy Funding 1 activity
- Funding expansion of an open-source library for safe analysis of private dataFunds the growth of an open-source software library and user community enabling secure analysis of sensitive or private data.
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Professional Development for Fundraising and Philanthropy Practitioners 1 activity
- Funding professional development and networking through the Sloan Scholars Mentoring NetworkFunds professional development opportunities, outcome tracking, and connections between current scholars and alumni via the Sloan Scholars Mentoring Network.
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University-Specific Endowment and Program Funding 1 activity
- Funding research mentoring programs for CUNY community college transfer studentsFunds research experience and mentoring initiatives supporting students transferring from CUNY community colleges to CUNY senior colleges.
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Climate Change Research and Advocacy Funding 1 activity
- Funding research on the techno-economics of critical industries and supply chainsFunds research focused on the economic and technological dimensions of critical industries and their supply chains.
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Multi-Institution Scholarship Funding 1 activity
- Funding scholarships through the Sloan Indigenous Graduate Partnership (SIGP)Funds graduate scholarships via the Sloan Indigenous Graduate Partnership program to support Indigenous scholars.
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Uncategorized 5 activities
- Funding AI tools to benefit Wikipedia readers and contributorsFunds the use of artificial intelligence to support Wikipedia, including tools to detect and address vandalism and improve user experience.
- Funding data improvement for the U.S. care economyFunds efforts to improve the availability, accessibility, and accuracy of data related to the U.S. care economy.
- Funding development of open source proof-assistant software for mathematicsFunds the creation of open source proof-assistant tools to enhance the reliability, searchability, understandability, and accessibility of mathematics in research, applications, and education.
- Funding open source design systems and training for scientific software UXFunds the development of an open source design system, collaborative prototyping infrastructure, and training curriculum to improve the user experience of scientific software.
- Funding open source program offices across the University of California systemFunds the launch of a sustainable network of open source program offices within the University of California system.
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financials · form 990PF · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$189.11M
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income$20.04M11%
Other revenue$167.74M
expenses
Total expenses$24.16M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$2.12M
Grants paid out$89.00M
balance sheet
Total assets$2.17B
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$2.07B
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +59.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 15
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADAM FALK | TRUSTEE/PRESIDENT | 40 | $1.29M |
| RUTH BRENNER | TREASURER/SECRETARY/SR VP FINANCE & OP | 40 | $636K |
| FREDERICK HENDERSON | TRUSTEE/CHAIRMAN | 4 | $38K |
| JEFF KNIGHT | TRUSTEE | 2 | $35K |
| PAUL JACOBSON | TRUSTEE | 2 | $32K |
| JUDITH CHEVALIER | TRUSTEE | 2 | $32K |
| DIANA WAGNER | TRUSTEE | 2 | $29K |
| SUSAN TIERNEY | TRUSTEE | 2 | $29K |
| BONNIE L BASSLER | TRUSTEE | 2 | $25K |
| CYNTHIA BARNHART | TRUSTEE | 2 | $25K |
| FRANCINE BERMAN | TRUSTEE | 2 | $25K |
| MICHAEL PURUGGANAN | TRUSTEE | 2 | $25K |
| RAY JAYAWARDHANA | TRUSTEE | 2 | $25K |
| VALERIE SMITH | TRUSTEE | 2 | $25K |
| THAD HILL | TRUSTEE (AS OF JULY 2024) | 2 | $10K |
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Carnegie Mellon University Partner — Funded to study the techno-economics of critical industries and their supply chains.
- Convergent Research Partner — Funded to develop open source proof-assistant software for mathematics.
- Ensemble Studio Theatre Inc Partner — Funded to commission, develop, produce, and disseminate new science plays nationally.
- Harvard University Partner — Funded to enable safe analysis of private data using open-source tools and community building.
- National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering Inc Partner — Funded to administer scholarships for the Sloan Indigenous Graduate Partnership (SIGP) program.
- PERI Support Fund Partner — Funded to improve the availability, accessibility, and accuracy of data on the U.S. care economy.
- Research Corporation for Science Advancement Partner — Funded to administer awards from the Scialog: Sustainable Minerals, Metals, and Materials conference.
- Research Foundation of the City University of NY Partner — Funded to provide research experience and mentoring to CUNY transfer students.
- Social Science Research Council Partner — Funded to support professional development and networking among Sloan scholar alumni and current scholars.
- University of California Berkeley Partner — Funded to improve the user experience of scientific software via open source design systems and training.
- University of California Santa Cruz Partner — Funded to launch a sustainable network of open source program offices across the UC system.
- Wikimedia Foundation Partner — Funded to leverage AI for Wikipedia, including tools to combat vandalism.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- AI-Enhanced Content Integrity for Collaborative Knowledge Platformsmethodology: ai_for_content_integrityBy deploying AI tools on Wikipedia, the foundation improves content integrity and user experience for readers and contributors, because automated assistance can scale quality control, reduce vandalism, and lower barriers to participation in open knowledge ecosystems.
- Institutionalizing Open Source Sustainability in Academiamethodology: institutional_infrastructure_for_open_sourceBy establishing program offices within university systems, the foundation ensures long-term maintenance and support for open source software, because embedding such efforts in academic institutions strengthens stewardship, funding continuity, and community engagement.
- Open Source Software as Infrastructure for Mathematical Advancementmethodology: open_source_software_developmentBy funding open source proof-assistant software development, the foundation enhances the reliability, searchability, and accessibility of mathematics, because open technical infrastructure enables broader research progress, educational adoption, and real-world application.