Working together to unlock insight & possibility
OUR GRANTEES
We place our trust in our grantees to create, transform, and build new ways to impact the lives of real people.
WORKING TOGETHER TO UNLOCK INSIGHT & POSSIBILITY
OUR GRANTEES
We place our trust in our grantees to create, transform, and build new ways to impact the lives of real people.
Working together to unlock insight & possibility
OUR GRANTEES
We place our trust in our grantees to create, transform, and build new ways to impact the lives of real people.
NATIONAL SECURITY
NATIONAL SECURITY
NATIONAL SECURITY
Veteran Innovative Mental Health
Veteran Innovative Mental Health
Veteran Innovative Mental Health
HEROIC HEARTS PROJECT
Opportunity
Evidence of the effectiveness of psychedelics to treat mental health conditions and stem the suicide epidemic in veterans is clear. So is the demand for these treatments. Now is the moment to set the standards of safe delivery and management of psychedelic therapies.
Impact
More than 1,800 veterans, clinicians, and mental health professionals will be trained and certified to help other veterans through a scalable curriculum, eventually reaching a community of 35,000+ supporters.
HEROIC HEARTS PROJECT
Opportunity
Evidence of the effectiveness of psychedelics to treat mental health conditions and stem the suicide epidemic in veterans is clear. So is the demand for these treatments. Now is the moment to set the standards of safe delivery and management of psychedelic therapies.
Impact
More than 1,800 veterans, clinicians, and mental health professionals will be trained and certified to help other veterans through a scalable curriculum, eventually reaching a community of 35,000+ supporters.
HEROIC HEARTS PROJECT
Opportunity
Evidence of the effectiveness of psychedelics to treat mental health conditions and stem the suicide epidemic in veterans is clear. So is the demand for these treatments. Now is the moment to set the standards of safe delivery and management of psychedelic therapies.
Impact
More than 1,800 veterans, clinicians, and mental health professionals will be trained and certified to help other veterans through a scalable curriculum, eventually reaching a community of 35,000+ supporters.
Lyda Hill
Opportunity
The field of veteran mental health is ripe for new clinical innovations and research into more effective PTSD treatments that decrease dropout rates, help veterans find a path toward resiliency, stem the veteran mental health crisis, and continue regardless of federal funding.
Impact
A wrap-around, trauma-informed program that empowers veterans across psychological, physical, and social needs will be built while evidence is created for insurance coverage and broad access.
Lyda Hill
Opportunity
The field of veteran mental health is ripe for new clinical innovations and research into more effective PTSD treatments that decrease dropout rates, help veterans find a path toward resiliency, stem the veteran mental health crisis, and continue regardless of federal funding.
Impact
A wrap-around, trauma-informed program that empowers veterans across psychological, physical, and social needs will be built while evidence is created for insurance coverage and broad access.
Lyda Hill
Opportunity
The field of veteran mental health is ripe for new clinical innovations and research into more effective PTSD treatments that decrease dropout rates, help veterans find a path toward resiliency, stem the veteran mental health crisis, and continue regardless of federal funding.
Impact
A wrap-around, trauma-informed program that empowers veterans across psychological, physical, and social needs will be built while evidence is created for insurance coverage and broad access.
VETERAN CIVILIAN CAREERS
VETERAN CIVILIAN CAREERS
VETERAN CIVILIAN CAREERS
IVMF
Opportunity
Approximately 250,000 service members transition into civilian life each year but struggle with unemployment and underemployment.
Impact
A comprehensive report on intelligence community alumni needs and the results of federal layoffs on veterans and military spouses will bring together those seeking work with the industries that need their talents most.
IVMF
Opportunity
Approximately 250,000 service members transition into civilian life each year but struggle with unemployment and underemployment.
Impact
A comprehensive report on intelligence community alumni needs and the results of federal layoffs on veterans and military spouses will bring together those seeking work with the industries that need their talents most.
IVMF
Opportunity
Approximately 250,000 service members transition into civilian life each year but struggle with unemployment and underemployment.
Impact
A comprehensive report on intelligence community alumni needs and the results of federal layoffs on veterans and military spouses will bring together those seeking work with the industries that need their talents most.
Warrior Rising
Opportunity
Veterans’ strong leadership and problem-solving skills are well-suited for entrepreneurial careers and ventures, but they currently lack the programs to fill knowledge gaps to lead them along these paths.
Impact
Strong and scalable programming focused on veterans building businesses will begin to create a replicable model for sustained growth.
Warrior Rising
Opportunity
Veterans’ strong leadership and problem-solving skills are well-suited for entrepreneurial careers and ventures, but they currently lack the programs to fill knowledge gaps to lead them along these paths.
Impact
Strong and scalable programming focused on veterans building businesses will begin to create a replicable model for sustained growth.
Warrior Rising
Opportunity
Veterans’ strong leadership and problem-solving skills are well-suited for entrepreneurial careers and ventures, but they currently lack the programs to fill knowledge gaps to lead them along these paths.
Impact
Strong and scalable programming focused on veterans building businesses will begin to create a replicable model for sustained growth.
INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY
INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY
INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY
GIRL SECURITY
Opportunity
With national security challenges increasing due to AI and more sophisticated cyber attacks, the field needs the full spectrum of talent, but women remain underrepresented across defense, diplomacy, intelligence, and technology.
Impact
A program to reach 2,500-5,000 young and early-career women with mentorship and career navigation will build technical capacity and stronger infrastructure.
GIRL SECURITY
Opportunity
With national security challenges increasing due to AI and more sophisticated cyber attacks, the field needs the full spectrum of talent, but women remain underrepresented across defense, diplomacy, intelligence, and technology.
Impact
A program to reach 2,500-5,000 young and early-career women with mentorship and career navigation will build technical capacity and stronger infrastructure.
GIRL SECURITY
Opportunity
With national security challenges increasing due to AI and more sophisticated cyber attacks, the field needs the full spectrum of talent, but women remain underrepresented across defense, diplomacy, intelligence, and technology.
Impact
A program to reach 2,500-5,000 young and early-career women with mentorship and career navigation will build technical capacity and stronger infrastructure.
THIRD OPTION
Opportunity
Although intelligence officers deploy on high-risk operations for a majority of each year, the classified nature of their work makes them and their families ineligible for many forms of support necessary to keep them mentally and physically resilient.
Impact
One nonprofit dedicated to the community will be sustained so it can continue offering support to officers and their families.
THIRD OPTION
Opportunity
Although intelligence officers deploy on high-risk operations for a majority of each year, the classified nature of their work makes them and their families ineligible for many forms of support necessary to keep them mentally and physically resilient.
Impact
One nonprofit dedicated to the community will be sustained so it can continue offering support to officers and their families.
THIRD OPTION
Opportunity
Although intelligence officers deploy on high-risk operations for a majority of each year, the classified nature of their work makes them and their families ineligible for many forms of support necessary to keep them mentally and physically resilient.
Impact
One nonprofit dedicated to the community will be sustained so it can continue offering support to officers and their families.
PATRIOTISM
PATRIOTISM
PATRIOTISM
iCivics
Opportunity
A gap currently exists in civics education among young Americans, leading to low trust in democratic institutions and an overall lack of pride in our country that will affect the strength of our nation for generations to come.
Impact
More than 12.6 million classroom-led civic engagements throughout the year, spanning Constitution Days 2025-26, will build scalable and professional learning services for educators.
iCivics
Opportunity
A gap currently exists in civics education among young Americans, leading to low trust in democratic institutions and an overall lack of pride in our country that will affect the strength of our nation for generations to come.
Impact
More than 12.6 million classroom-led civic engagements throughout the year, spanning Constitution Days 2025-26, will build scalable and professional learning services for educators.
iCivics
Opportunity
A gap currently exists in civics education among young Americans, leading to low trust in democratic institutions and an overall lack of pride in our country that will affect the strength of our nation for generations to come.
Impact
More than 12.6 million classroom-led civic engagements throughout the year, spanning Constitution Days 2025-26, will build scalable and professional learning services for educators.
History Co:Lab
Opportunity
Neuroscience and adolescent development research offers breakthrough insights that could transform civic learning right when our young people need it most.
Impact
The emerging field of NeuroCivics will apply brain and adolescent development science to civic education.
History Co:Lab
Opportunity
Neuroscience and adolescent development research offers breakthrough insights that could transform civic learning right when our young people need it most.
Impact
The emerging field of NeuroCivics will apply brain and adolescent development science to civic education.
History Co:Lab
Opportunity
Neuroscience and adolescent development research offers breakthrough insights that could transform civic learning right when our young people need it most.
Impact
The emerging field of NeuroCivics will apply brain and adolescent development science to civic education.
Women's Hormonal Health
Women's Hormonal Health
Women's Hormonal Health
Perinatal depression
Perinatal depression
Perinatal depression
UCSB
Opportunity
Research indicates that early risk markers for perinatal depression can be detected before symptoms emerge, improving the lives of the 15-17% of mothers who suffer each year.
Impact
Precision imaging that tracks MRI-based brain changes along peripheral biomarkers throughout pregnancy and postpartum will identify vulnerability and inform risk prediction and intervention, strengthening the relationship between doctor and mother.
UCSB
Opportunity
Research indicates that early risk markers for perinatal depression can be detected before symptoms emerge, improving the lives of the 15-17% of mothers who suffer each year.
Impact
Precision imaging that tracks MRI-based brain changes along peripheral biomarkers throughout pregnancy and postpartum will identify vulnerability and inform risk prediction and intervention, strengthening the relationship between doctor and mother.
UCSB
Opportunity
Research indicates that early risk markers for perinatal depression can be detected before symptoms emerge, improving the lives of the 15-17% of mothers who suffer each year.
Impact
Precision imaging that tracks MRI-based brain changes along peripheral biomarkers throughout pregnancy and postpartum will identify vulnerability and inform risk prediction and intervention, strengthening the relationship between doctor and mother.
ROSES
Opportunity
Answering the question of whether postpartum depression prevention should be universal or targeted could offer useful guidance in the creation of pregnancy and prenatal offerings.
Impact
Prenatal classes, shown to prevent half of postpartum depression cases among those at risk, will be scaled and set up to be reimbursable as evidence is collected to identify future interventions.
ROSES
Opportunity
Answering the question of whether postpartum depression prevention should be universal or targeted could offer useful guidance in the creation of pregnancy and prenatal offerings.
Impact
Prenatal classes, shown to prevent half of postpartum depression cases among those at risk, will be scaled and set up to be reimbursable as evidence is collected to identify future interventions.
ROSES
Opportunity
Answering the question of whether postpartum depression prevention should be universal or targeted could offer useful guidance in the creation of pregnancy and prenatal offerings.
Impact
Prenatal classes, shown to prevent half of postpartum depression cases among those at risk, will be scaled and set up to be reimbursable as evidence is collected to identify future interventions.
ILOC (Intensive Levels of Care)
Opportunity
Due to a lack of communication between the nation’s 25-30 outpatient clinics, a gap in the availability of perinatal IOP and PHP programs leaves many mothers seeking general programs that separate them from their infants.
Impact
Expanded access to perinatal ILOC programs will treat moderate-to-severe perinatal depression and begin to close the gap while improving health outcomes for babies, mothers, their families, and future generations.
ILOC (Intensive Levels of Care)
Opportunity
Due to a lack of communication between the nation’s 25-30 outpatient clinics, a gap in the availability of perinatal IOP and PHP programs leaves many mothers seeking general programs that separate them from their infants.
Impact
Expanded access to perinatal ILOC programs will treat moderate-to-severe perinatal depression and begin to close the gap while improving health outcomes for babies, mothers, their families, and future generations.
ILOC (Intensive Levels of Care)
Opportunity
Due to a lack of communication between the nation’s 25-30 outpatient clinics, a gap in the availability of perinatal IOP and PHP programs leaves many mothers seeking general programs that separate them from their infants.
Impact
Expanded access to perinatal ILOC programs will treat moderate-to-severe perinatal depression and begin to close the gap while improving health outcomes for babies, mothers, their families, and future generations.
Gut-braIn and vagus nerve
Gut-braIn and vagus nerve
MENOPAUSE
Tzu Win Cross - Perdue
Opportunity
The gut microbiome has emerged as a promising avenue of food and probiotic treatment of menopause symptoms without the potential risks and side effects of hormone replacement therapy that affects some groups.
Impact
Research into nutritional strategies and novel probiotics will deliver a validated preclinical model to empower women with natural choices beyond traditional HRT.
Tzu Win Cross - Perdue
Opportunity
The gut microbiome has emerged as a promising avenue of food and probiotic treatment of menopause symptoms without the potential risks and side effects of hormone replacement therapy that affects some groups.
Impact
Research into nutritional strategies and novel probiotics will deliver a validated preclinical model to empower women with natural choices beyond traditional HRT.
Tzu Win Cross - Perdue
Opportunity
The gut microbiome has emerged as a promising avenue of food and probiotic treatment of menopause symptoms without the potential risks and side effects of hormone replacement therapy that affects some groups.
Impact
Research into nutritional strategies and novel probiotics will deliver a validated preclinical model to empower women with natural choices beyond traditional HRT.
Lin Chang/David Merriweather, UCLA
Opportunity
Research shows that the gut-estrogen axis might offer a new avenue for women that optimizes current estrogen by reupping it for those who experience disruptive vasomotor, sleep, and mood symptoms but are reluctant to begin hormone therapy.
Impact
New knowledge on the gut-hormone axis will lead to a plant-derived prebiotic candidate and a credible, non-hormonal path to symptom relief for women who cannot use hormone replacement therapy.
Lin Chang/David Merriweather, UCLA
Opportunity
Research shows that the gut-estrogen axis might offer a new avenue for women that optimizes current estrogen by reupping it for those who experience disruptive vasomotor, sleep, and mood symptoms but are reluctant to begin hormone therapy.
Impact
New knowledge on the gut-hormone axis will lead to a plant-derived prebiotic candidate and a credible, non-hormonal path to symptom relief for women who cannot use hormone replacement therapy.
Lin Chang/David Merriweather, UCLA
Opportunity
Research shows that the gut-estrogen axis might offer a new avenue for women that optimizes current estrogen by reupping it for those who experience disruptive vasomotor, sleep, and mood symptoms but are reluctant to begin hormone therapy.
Impact
New knowledge on the gut-hormone axis will lead to a plant-derived prebiotic candidate and a credible, non-hormonal path to symptom relief for women who cannot use hormone replacement therapy.
Neil Epperson / Univ of Colorado
Opportunity
As evidence grows that adverse childhood experiences, stress, and immune function shape individual responses to menopausal hormone therapy, the field is ripe for more cyclical, personalized, and brain-friendly treatments.
Impact
An individualized approach to hormone therapy will integrate neuroimaging, immune, cognitive, and molecular tests to identify the best path of treatment and could create a new product that incorporates cyclical hormone replacement therapy.
Neil Epperson / Univ of Colorado
Opportunity
As evidence grows that adverse childhood experiences, stress, and immune function shape individual responses to menopausal hormone therapy, the field is ripe for more cyclical, personalized, and brain-friendly treatments.
Impact
An individualized approach to hormone therapy will integrate neuroimaging, immune, cognitive, and molecular tests to identify the best path of treatment and could create a new product that incorporates cyclical hormone replacement therapy.
Neil Epperson / Univ of Colorado
Opportunity
As evidence grows that adverse childhood experiences, stress, and immune function shape individual responses to menopausal hormone therapy, the field is ripe for more cyclical, personalized, and brain-friendly treatments.
Impact
An individualized approach to hormone therapy will integrate neuroimaging, immune, cognitive, and molecular tests to identify the best path of treatment and could create a new product that incorporates cyclical hormone replacement therapy.
MENOPAUSE
MENOPAUSE
NEUROSPATIAL DESIGN
NEUROSPATIAL DESIGN
IAM Lab (roadmap)
Opportunity
Growing evidence that the built environment actively shapes the brain and nervous system makes now the moment to invest in neuroarchitecture.
Impact
Practical design tools, feasibility studies, and proof-of-concept projects across sectors will support the transition from insights to implementation while creating cross-sector relationships and building a roadmap for intentionally built spaces.
IAM Lab (roadmap)
Opportunity
Growing evidence that the built environment actively shapes the brain and nervous system makes now the moment to invest in neuroarchitecture.
Impact
Practical design tools, feasibility studies, and proof-of-concept projects across sectors will support the transition from insights to implementation while creating cross-sector relationships and building a roadmap for intentionally built spaces.
IAM Lab (roadmap)
Opportunity
Growing evidence that the built environment actively shapes the brain and nervous system makes now the moment to invest in neuroarchitecture.
Impact
Practical design tools, feasibility studies, and proof-of-concept projects across sectors will support the transition from insights to implementation while creating cross-sector relationships and building a roadmap for intentionally built spaces.
HKS Project Why
Opportunity
Decades of research showing how our environment impacts our brain now must be clearly explained and brought into the mainstream to impact design, architecture, and the way we live in our spaces.
Impact
A complete map of those working in the field of Neurospatial Design will create the foundation for future work. Additional research into how buildings evoke awe, connection, and cognitive performance, and controlled experiments using biofeedback, will continue to build the field.
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HKS Project Why
Opportunity
Decades of research showing how our environment impacts our brain now must be clearly explained and brought into the mainstream to impact design, architecture, and the way we live in our spaces.
Impact
A complete map of those working in the field of Neurospatial Design will create the foundation for future work. Additional research into how buildings evoke awe, connection, and cognitive performance, and controlled experiments using biofeedback, will continue to build the field.
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HKS Project Why
Opportunity
Decades of research showing how our environment impacts our brain now must be clearly explained and brought into the mainstream to impact design, architecture, and the way we live in our spaces.
Impact
A complete map of those working in the field of Neurospatial Design will create the foundation for future work. Additional research into how buildings evoke awe, connection, and cognitive performance, and controlled experiments using biofeedback, will continue to build the field.
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MILKEN
Opportunity
With awareness on the rise and the creation of foundational frameworks, the field of Neurospatial Design is ready to expand its influence to wider audiences. Currently, the field is broad and lacks the boundaries needed for sustained growth.
Impact
An assessment of the state of the field and cases for neuroarchitecture will inform new programming and align stakeholders for forward momentum with an implementation plan and funder’s guide.
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MILKEN
Opportunity
With awareness on the rise and the creation of foundational frameworks, the field of Neurospatial Design is ready to expand its influence to wider audiences. Currently, the field is broad and lacks the boundaries needed for sustained growth.
Impact
An assessment of the state of the field and cases for neuroarchitecture will inform new programming and align stakeholders for forward momentum with an implementation plan and funder’s guide.
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MILKEN
Opportunity
With awareness on the rise and the creation of foundational frameworks, the field of Neurospatial Design is ready to expand its influence to wider audiences. Currently, the field is broad and lacks the boundaries needed for sustained growth.
Impact
An assessment of the state of the field and cases for neuroarchitecture will inform new programming and align stakeholders for forward momentum with an implementation plan and funder’s guide.
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ANFA
Opportunity
Neuroscience and architecture already advance each other. Now is the moment to bring the fields together to turn scientific findings into architectural practice.
Impact
Interdisciplinary working groups and conferences will scale public programs that translate science into action plans for practitioners.
YOUNG NEUROSCIENTIST CONFERENCE
ANFA
Opportunity
Neuroscience and architecture already advance each other. Now is the moment to bring the fields together to turn scientific findings into architectural practice.
Impact
Interdisciplinary working groups and conferences will scale public programs that translate science into action plans for practitioners.
YOUNG NEUROSCIENTIST CONFERENCE
ANFA
Opportunity
Neuroscience and architecture already advance each other. Now is the moment to bring the fields together to turn scientific findings into architectural practice.
Impact
Interdisciplinary working groups and conferences will scale public programs that translate science into action plans for practitioners.
YOUNG NEUROSCIENTIST CONFERENCE
FOOD & EXERCISE ON THE BRAIN
FOOD & EXERCISE ON THE BRAIN
Children’s Hospital Flip Rx
Opportunity
The national “Food as Medicine” movement has created potential for solutions that address food insecurity and the chronic stress and increased risks of obesity and type 2 diabetes that it causes.
Impact
A culturally competent, multi-layered intervention will combine patient navigation with nutrition support and advocate for insurance coverage.
Children’s Hospital Flip Rx
Opportunity
The national “Food as Medicine” movement has created potential for solutions that address food insecurity and the chronic stress and increased risks of obesity and type 2 diabetes that it causes.
Impact
A culturally competent, multi-layered intervention will combine patient navigation with nutrition support and advocate for insurance coverage.
Children’s Hospital Flip Rx
Opportunity
The national “Food as Medicine” movement has created potential for solutions that address food insecurity and the chronic stress and increased risks of obesity and type 2 diabetes that it causes.
Impact
A culturally competent, multi-layered intervention will combine patient navigation with nutrition support and advocate for insurance coverage.
Teaching Kitchen Collaborative
Opportunity
The rapid expansion of teaching kitchens across healthcare, education, and community settings highlights the need for shared standards, especially as HHS calls on medical schools to integrate nutrition.
Impact
A national Certification Framework will set evidence-based standards for curriculum, safety, equity, and health outcomes in patient care.
Teaching Kitchen Collaborative
Opportunity
The rapid expansion of teaching kitchens across healthcare, education, and community settings highlights the need for shared standards, especially as HHS calls on medical schools to integrate nutrition.
Impact
A national Certification Framework will set evidence-based standards for curriculum, safety, equity, and health outcomes in patient care.
Teaching Kitchen Collaborative
Opportunity
The rapid expansion of teaching kitchens across healthcare, education, and community settings highlights the need for shared standards, especially as HHS calls on medical schools to integrate nutrition.
Impact
A national Certification Framework will set evidence-based standards for curriculum, safety, equity, and health outcomes in patient care.
American College of Medicine
Opportunity
As culinary medicine gains traction, coordinated infrastructure will support academic medicine, individual practices, and the food service industry as a whole to scale effectively.
Impact
Expanded culinary medicine programs within schools and YMCAs will support certified professionals in launching hands-on cooking classes and achieve broader adoption.
American College of Medicine
Opportunity
As culinary medicine gains traction, coordinated infrastructure will support academic medicine, individual practices, and the food service industry as a whole to scale effectively.
Impact
Expanded culinary medicine programs within schools and YMCAs will support certified professionals in launching hands-on cooking classes and achieve broader adoption.
American College of Medicine
Opportunity
As culinary medicine gains traction, coordinated infrastructure will support academic medicine, individual practices, and the food service industry as a whole to scale effectively.
Impact
Expanded culinary medicine programs within schools and YMCAs will support certified professionals in launching hands-on cooking classes and achieve broader adoption.
Mass General Hospital
Opportunity
Although “Food as Medicine” is becoming mainstream, 86% of U.S. physicians report feeling unqualified to offer nutritional advice.
Impact
Nutrition as a theme in medical training, including nutritional psychiatry, will transform awareness into prevention across both clinical and community settings.
Mass General Hospital
Opportunity
Although “Food as Medicine” is becoming mainstream, 86% of U.S. physicians report feeling unqualified to offer nutritional advice.
Impact
Nutrition as a theme in medical training, including nutritional psychiatry, will transform awareness into prevention across both clinical and community settings.
Mass General Hospital
Opportunity
Although “Food as Medicine” is becoming mainstream, 86% of U.S. physicians report feeling unqualified to offer nutritional advice.
Impact
Nutrition as a theme in medical training, including nutritional psychiatry, will transform awareness into prevention across both clinical and community settings.
SEE & SHAPE THE FUTURE WITH US
Breakthroughs happen when a group of like-minded people asks the right questions and works together to discover the answer.
THERE'S ALWAYS TOMORROW. SEE YOU THERE.
SEE & SHAPE THE FUTURE WITH US
Breakthroughs happen when a group of like-minded people asks the right questions and works together to discover the answer.
THERE’S ALWAYS TOMORROW. SEE YOU THERE.
SEE & SHAPE THE FUTURE WITH US
Breakthroughs happen when a group of like-minded people asks the right questions and works together to discover the answer.