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The Heising-Simons Foundation focuses its grantmaking in these areas
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Climate and Clean Energy
We strive to protect against climate change and make energy clean, affordable, safe, and reliable for all.
Education
We foster joyful, effective, and affirming learning environments that set all young children on a trajectory for success.
Human Rights
We envision a society where people are free to live whole, safe, and dignified lives.
Science
We support fundamental research that is revolutionizing our knowledge and understanding of the universe.
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Initiatives: Youth Housing
We aim to prevent and end youth and young adult homelessness in San Francisco by building a more coordinated, prevention-focused housing system.
Initiatives: Journalism
We recognize and support journalism and media’s role in fostering an informed society, as well as in advancing understanding about the issues we support.
International Human Rights Day
Celebrating our shared humanity and the power of collective action to guide us through today’s most urgent challenges.
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The Heising-Simons Foundation focuses its grantmaking in five program areas
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Climate and Clean Energy
Human Rights
Science
Education
Initiatives: Journalism
Initiatives: Youth Housing
International Human Rights Day
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The Foundation seeks to support organizations and institutions at the forefront of their fields
Grantmaking By the Numbers
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Grantmaking By the Numbers
grantmaking by the numbers
The Heising-Simons Foundation seeks to support organizations and institutions at the forefront of their fields.
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