Quick Summary
Name: Benificus Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $220,114,874 (2023) |
| Grant Range | $2,500 - $105,590,350 |
| Average Grant | $3,264,888 |
| Application Method | Invitation Only / No Public Process |
Contact Details
Location: San Carlos, CA (No public website, email, or phone available)
Geographic Focus
- California
- District of Columbia
- New York
- National (United States)
Funding Priorities
- Climate Change & Environment: Major focus on climate solutions, sustainability initiatives, environmental defense
- K-12 Education Reform: NewSchools Venture Fund, Khan Academy, FIRST STEM Education, Cristo Rey Academy, Aspire Public Schools, Code for America Labs
- Higher Education: Stanford University (particularly Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability)
- Health Equity: Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
- Human Services: Second Harvest Food Bank, Raphael House of San Francisco, Homeless Prenatal Program, St. Anthony's
- Global Development
What They Don't Fund
Information not publicly available. The foundation operates with a proactive, invitation-only approach and does not accept unsolicited applications.
Application Method
No public application process. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. John and Ann Doerr practice "venture philanthropy," proactively identifying and funding high-potential but often risky projects in their key areas of interest. Grants are made at the discretion of the trustees.
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