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Also known as: STRATEGIC INNOVATION
This RFP supports interdisciplinary research projects that integrate humanities scholarship with artificial intelligence. The program aims to produce innovative, domain-specific research outcomes by applying AI tools to humanities questions and using humanistic insights to advance the development of AI.
The Eric And Wendy Schmidt Fund For Strategic Innovation is a private corporation based in PALO ALTO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. It holds total assets of $1.6B. Annual income is reported at $918.2M. RISE IS A TALENT AWARD PROGRAM DESIGNED TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITY FOR EXCEPTIONAL YOUNG PEOPLE WORLDWIDE TO SERVE OTHERS THROUGHOUT THEIR LIVES AND TO BUILD A COHORT THAT REFLECTS A BROAD RANGE OF EXPERIENCES, BACKGROUNDS, PASSIONS AND TALENTS. THE PROGRAM WILL FOSTER SKILLED TEENAGERS AND AN ENVIRONMENT THAT WILL ENABLE THEM TO LEARN AND SHARE IDEAS THROUGHOUT THEIR LIVES WITH OTHERS THAT WILL ALLOW THEM TO IMPROVE THEIR OWN SKILLS AND TALENTS TO HELP THEM SERVE THE PUBLIC. According to available records, The Eric And Wendy Schmidt Fund For Strategic Innovation has made 700 grants totaling $431.7M, with a median grant of $200K. Annual giving has grown from $37M in 2020 to $195.3M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $199.1M distributed across 368 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $600 to $15.8M, with an average award of $619K. The foundation has supported 350 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, California, New York, which account for 52% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 29 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
RISE - A TALENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITY FOR EXCEPTIONAL YOUNG PEOPLE WORLDWIDE TO SERVE OTHERS AND TO BUILD A COHORT THAT REFLECTS A BROAD RANGE OF EXPERIENCES, BACKGROUNDS, PASSIONS AND TALENTS. THE PROGRAM WILL FOSTER SKILLED TEENAGERS AND AN ENVIRONMENT THAT WILL ENABLE THEM TO LEARN AND SHARE IDEAS WITH OTHERS THAT WILL ALLOW THEM TO IMPROVE THEIR OWN SKILLS AND TALENTS TO HELP THEM SERVE THE PUBLIC.
Expenses: $22.8M
SCHMIDT SPECIAL COMPETITIVE STUDIES PROJECT - A PROJECT TO CONDUCT AN ANALYSIS AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO STRENGTHEN AMERICA'S LONG TERM COMPETITIVENESS FOR A FUTURE WHERE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND OTHER EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES RESHAPE OUR NATIONAL SECURITY, ECONOMY, AND SOCIETY.
Expenses: $13.4M
CONVERGENT RESEARCH - AN INITIATIVE DESIGNED TO SOLVE GAPS IN THE RESEARCH AND DESIGN ECOSYSTEM BY IDENTIFYING HIGH-IMPACT SCIENTIFIC OR TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, THEN DEFINING AND LAUNCHING THESE PROJECTS AS FOCUSED RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS (FROS).
Expenses: $4.4M
QUAD FELLOWSHIP - AN INITIATIVE OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF AUSTRALIA, INDIA, JAPAN, AND THE UNITED STATES. ANNOUNCED BY THE QUAD PARTNERS ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2021, THIS FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO BUILD TIES AMONG THE NEXT GENERATION OF SCIENTISTS AND TECHNOLOGISTS. THE QUAD FELLOWSHIP IS OPERATED IN CONSULTATION WITH A NON-GOVERNMENTAL TASK FORCE COMPOSED OF ACADEMIC, FOREIGN POLICY, AND PRIVATE SECTOR LEADERS FROM EACH QUAD COUNTRY.
Expenses: $2.5M
RISE IS A TALENT AWARD PROGRAM DESIGNED TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITY FOR EXCEPTIONAL YOUNG PEOPLE WORLDWIDE TO SERVE OTHERS THROUGHOUT THEIR LIVES AND TO BUILD A COHORT THAT REFLECTS A BROAD RANGE OF EXPERIENCES, BACKGROUNDS, PASSIONS AND TALENTS. THE PROGRAM WILL FOSTER SKILLED TEENAGERS AND AN ENVIRONMENT THAT WILL ENABLE THEM TO LEARN AND SHARE IDEAS THROUGHOUT THEIR LIVES WITH OTHERS THAT WILL ALLOW THEM TO IMPROVE THEIR OWN SKILLS AND TALENTS TO HELP THEM SERVE THE PUBLIC. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 700 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, CA, NY.
The Eric And Wendy Schmidt Fund For Strategic Innovation has distributed a total of $431.7M across 700 grants. The median grant size is $200K, with an average of $619K. Individual grants have ranged from $600 to $15.8M.
The Eric And Wendy Schmidt Fund For Strategic Innovation provides grant application information on their website. Visit their grants page for current funding opportunities and application guidelines.
The Eric And Wendy Schmidt Fund For Strategic Innovation is headquartered in PALO ALTO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 29 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yll Bajraktari | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - SSCSP | $580K | $15K | $594K |
| Adam Marblestone | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - CRLLC | $140K | $23K | $163K |
| Anastasia K Gamick | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER - CRLLC | $117K | $10K | $126K |
| Gregg Goldman | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | $9K | $0 | $9K |
| Frances Babb | SECRETARY | $7K | $0 | $7K |
Total Giving
$374.7M
Total Assets
$1.4B
Fair Market Value
$1.4B
Net Worth
$1.3B
Grants Paid
$302M
Contributions
$233.7M
Net Investment Income
$312.7M
Distribution Amount
$54.2M
Total: $989.1M
Total Grants
700
Total Giving
$431.7M
Average Grant
$619K
Median Grant
$200K
Unique Recipients
350
Most Common Grant
$500K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Convergent Research IncTO SUPPORT CONVERGENT RESEARCH AND ITS FOCUSED RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS | Cambridge, MA | $15.8M | 2023 |
| KyutaiGENERAL SUPPORT FOR THE ENDOWMENT OF KYUTAI FOR SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL OPEN SOURCE AI RESEARCH. | Paris | $11M | 2023 |
| Future House IncSUPPORT FOR SCIENTIFIC INSTITUTE FOCUSED ON ACCELERATING BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH THROUGH MACHINE LEARNING | Sherborn, MA | $9.2M | 2023 |
| European Organization For Nuclear Research (Cern)TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE NEXTGEN TRIGGERS PROJECT. | Geneva | $8.5M | 2023 |
| The Rhodes TrustTO SUPPORT THE RISE PROGRAM |
Other foundations that have funded The Eric And Wendy Schmidt Fund For Strategic Innovation.
| Funder | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mastercard Impact Fund | $2M | 2023 | DISCRETIONARY |
WASHINGTON, DC
DECATUR, GA
SEATTLE, WA
MIAMI, FL
| Mandy Quach | TREASURER | $7K | $0 | $7K |
| Kenneth Goldman | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | $3K | $0 | $3K |
| Eric Braverman | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Schmidt | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Wendy Schmidt | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | 990PF | View |
| Oxford |
| $7.5M |
| 2023 |
| Institute Of International Education IncQUAD FELLOWSHIP AWARD | New York, NY | $5.2M | 2023 |
| The Regents Of The University Of CaliforniaTHE SCHMIDT CENTER DS4E | Berkeley, CA | $3.8M | 2023 |
| California Institute Of TechnologyCLIMA: CLIMATE MODELING ALLIANCE 2023 | Pasadena, CA | $3.8M | 2023 |
| University Of ChicagoTO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR INCUBATING A MARKET SHAPING HUB AND CONCEPTS COMPETITION AT UCHICAGO. | Chicago, IL | $3.5M | 2023 |
| Chancellor Masters & Scholars Of The University Of OxfordSCHMIDT AI IN SCIENCE POSTDOCS | Cary, NC | $2.7M | 2023 |
| University Of ReadingLAND ECOSYSTEM MODELS BASED ON NEW THEORY, OBSERVATIONS, AND EXPERIMENTS (LEMONTREE) | Reading | $2.6M | 2023 |
| Imperial College Of Science Technology And MedicineSCHMIDT AI IN SCIENCE POSTDOCS | London | $2.6M | 2023 |
| Uc San Diego FoundationSCHMIDT AI IN SCIENCE POSTDOCS | San Diego, CA | $2.5M | 2023 |
| Cornell UniversitySCHMIDT AI IN SCIENCE POSTDOCS | New York, NY | $2.5M | 2023 |
| Centre National De La Recherche ScientifiqueTHE SCALE-AWARE SEA ICE PROJECT (SASIP) SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | Paris | $2M | 2023 |
| New York UniversityM2LINES - MULTISCALE MACHINE LEARNING IN COUPLED EARTH SYSTEM MODELING | New York, NY | $1.9M | 2023 |
| Governing Council Of The University Of TorontoSCHMIDT AI IN SCIENCE POSTDOCS | Toronto | $1.8M | 2023 |
| Science For America IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Cambridge, MA | $1.8M | 2023 |
| Cambridge In AmericaADVANCING AI IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE | New York, NY | $1.7M | 2023 |
| University Of Washington FoundationTHE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SCIENTIFIC SOFTWARE CENTER | Seattle, WA | $1.6M | 2023 |
| National Academy Of SciencesNATIONAL ACADEMIES SCIENCE COMMUNICATIONS AWARD | Washington, DC | $1.5M | 2023 |
| Science And Technology Futures IncTO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR OPEN DATASETS INITIATIVE. | Cambridge, MA | $1.5M | 2023 |
| Digital Harbor Foundation IncTO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT. | Baltimore, MD | $1.5M | 2023 |
| Hospital For Special SurgeryCREATION OF THE ORTHOPEDIC DATA INNOVATION LAB (ODIL) AT THE HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY | New York, NY | $1.5M | 2023 |
| Swaniti InitiativeTO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR CARBON NEGATIVE RICE CULTIVATION IN INDIA. | Houston, TX | $1.5M | 2023 |
| Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount SinaiWEAVING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE THROUGHOUT THE MOUNT SINAI HEALTH SYSTEM | New York, NY | $1.3M | 2023 |
| Homeworld Collective IncBUILDING THE CLIMATE BIOTECH COMMUNITY THROUGH COMMON TARGETS AND FAST GRANTS. | Somerville, MA | $1.2M | 2023 |
| Actuate Innovation IncACTUATE CLIMATE FOR DEEP DEMAND FLEXIBILITY | Palo Alto, CA | $1.2M | 2023 |
| Carnegie Mellon UniversityTHE LINCC ANALYSIS FRAMEWORK: AN OPEN, SCALABLE SYSTEM FOR SCIENCE WITH THE LSST | Pittsburgh, PA | $1.2M | 2023 |
| Us Digital ResponseUSDR COMMONAPP COLLABORATION | TECH TALENT, COMMON APP | Oakland, CA | $1.1M | 2023 |
| University Of RochesterFETCH4: FATE, EMISSIONS, AND TRANSPORT OF CH4 IN PAST AND MODERN ATMOSPHERES | Rochester, NY | $1.1M | 2023 |
| The Board Of Trustees Of The Leland Stanford Junior UniversityA DATA-INFORMED FRAMEWORK FOR THE REPRESENTATION OF SUB-GRID SCALE GRAVITY WAVES TO IMPROVE CLIMATE PREDICTION (M2LINES) | Redwood City, CA | $1M | 2023 |
| Global Fund For Women IncIN SUPPORT OF BLACK WOMEN EXECUTIVE LEADERS (B-WEL). | San Francisco, CA | $1M | 2023 |
| Meridian Prime IncAI SAFETY FUND WITH THE FRONTIER MODEL FORUM | Dillion, CO | $1M | 2023 |
| Eedi LtdTO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR LEVI YEAR 2: EEDI. | London | $1M | 2023 |
| Rising International Education And Learning LimitedTO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR LEARNING ENGINEERING VIRTUAL INSTITUTE YEAR 2: RISING ACADEMIES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL MATHEMATICS TUTORING IN AFRICA. | Ebene Cybercity | $900K | 2023 |
| Carnegie Learning IncTO PROVIDE SUPPORT LEARNING ENGINEERING VIRTUAL INSTITUTE YEAR 2: CARNEGIE LEARNING MATHSTREAM | Pittsburgh, PA | $900K | 2023 |
| Every Cure IncTO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR WORK APPLYING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) TO BIOMEDICAL KNOWLEDGE IN EFFORTS TO IDENTIFY THE MOST PROMISING THERAPEUTICS FOR LONG COVID. | La Jolla, CA | $825K | 2023 |
| University Of Western OntarioTO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR WORK IDENTIFYING LONG COVID SUB-PHENOTYPES WITH A COMBINATION OF MACHINE LEARNING, LARGE LANGUAGE MODELS, TARGETED PROTEOMICS WITH PROXIMITY EXTENSION ASSAYS, TARGETED METABOLOMICS WITH LC-MS/1 H NMR, AND BIOINFORMATIC ANALYSES. | London | $825K | 2023 |
| The Craft Education SystemAUTOMATING APPRENTICESHIP MATCHING | Palo Alto, CA | $792K | 2023 |
| Universite De Versailles Saint-Quentin-En-YvelinesCALIPSO - CARBON LOSS IN PLANTS, SOILS AND OCEANS | Versailles | $752K | 2023 |
| Yale UniversityTO SUPPORT PLATFORM THAT WOULD SUPPORT IRS ABILITY TO SHARE DATA WITH RESEARCHERS AND POLICYMAKERS. | New Haven, CT | $750K | 2023 |
| Climb Hire IncSUPPORT FOR LOW-INCOME TECH JOB SEEKERS FOCUSED ON BUILDING SOCIAL CAPITAL. | San Jose, CA | $746K | 2023 |
| Trustees Of The University Of PennsylvaniaTO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR CHANGING BEHAVIOR TO INCREASE COLLEGE STUDENT RETENTION AND IMPROVE STUDENT OUTCOMES. | Philadelphia, PA | $742K | 2023 |
| University Of New MexicoSUPPORT FOR PROJECT ECHO WHICH PROVIDES TRAINING AND MENTORSHIP TO IMPROVE DIABETES CARE AND ACCESS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES | Albuquerque, NM | $722K | 2023 |
| Npower IncDIFFERENTIATED TRACKS FOR ACCELERATED WORKFORCE TRAINING | Brooklyn, NY | $600K | 2023 |
| Upwardly GlobalAUTOMATING RESUME REVIEW AND JOB REFERRALS FOR IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES | New York, NY | $600K | 2023 |
| H3d Foundation Npc2023 AI2050 SENIOR FELLOW: K.C. | Cape Town | $558K | 2023 |
| University Medical Center GroningenFLUORESCENT NANODIAMONDS (FNDS) AS BIOSENSORS IN BIOREACTORS | Groningen | $552K | 2023 |
| University Of ExeterCALIPSO - CARBON LOSS IN PLANTS, SOILS AND OCEANS | Devon | $544K | 2023 |
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