CHARTING NEW PATHWAYS FOR THE MIND
THE PEDERSEN WAY
CHARTING NEW PATHWAYS FOR THE MIND
THE PEDERSEN WAY
CHARTING NEW PATHWAYS FOR THE MIND
THE PEDERSEN WAY
OUR MISSION
We are dedicated to supporting our nation’s founding principles and those who serve and protect it, advancing efforts to harness the potential of neurospatial design, and furthering the health, well-being, and resiliency of Americans. We strive to achieve measurable impact and focus on innovative, compassionate, and courageous initiatives.

OUR MISSION
We are dedicated to supporting our nation’s founding principles and those who serve and protect it, advancing efforts to harness the potential of neurospatial design, and furthering the health, well-being, and resiliency of Americans. We strive to achieve measurable impact and focus on innovative, compassionate, and courageous initiatives.

OUR MISSION
We are dedicated to supporting our nation’s founding principles and those who serve and protect it, advancing efforts to harness the potential of neurospatial design, and furthering the health, well-being, and resiliency of Americans. We strive to achieve measurable impact and focus on innovative, compassionate, and courageous initiatives.

OUR FAMILY VALUES GROUND EVERY PARTNERSHIP & BREAKTHROUGH
OUR FAMILY VALUES GROUND EVERY PARTNERSHIP & BREAKTHROUGH

COMPASSION
We work in partnership with our grantees, leading with empathy as we collaborate on causes we care about.
COMPASSION
We work in partnership with our grantees, leading with empathy as we collaborate on causes we care about.
INNOVATION
We seek new ways to solve problems and cultivate strategies that have not been implemented before.
INNOVATION
We seek new ways to solve problems and cultivate strategies that have not been implemented before.
PATRIOTISM
We feel a strong connection to the United States, and we serve this country through our work.
PATRIOTISM
We feel a strong connection to the United States, and we serve this country through our work.
COURAGE
We strive to act courageously in all decision-making and efforts, staying in alignment with our values.
COURAGE
We strive to act courageously in all decision-making and efforts, staying in alignment with our values.
IMPACT
We pursue measurable improvements through targeted deployment of resources and tactical decision-making.
IMPACT
We pursue measurable improvements through targeted deployment of resources and tactical decision-making.
HUMILITY
We approach our work with gratitude and in service to others, never taking for granted the resources at our disposal.
HUMILITY
We approach our work with gratitude and in service to others, never taking for granted the resources at our disposal.

SCIENCE ASKS.
THE MIND ANSWERS.
WE LISTEN.

SCIENCE ASKS.
THE MIND ANSWERS.
WE LISTEN.
We believe that how we work is just as important as what we choose to support. The Pedersen Way guides our decisions, shapes our relationships, and anchors our approach to philanthropy.
We believe that how we work is just as important as what we choose to support. The Pedersen Way guides our decisions, shapes our relationships, and anchors our approach to philanthropy.
DRIVEN BY IMPACT
We work in partnership with our grantees, leading with empathy as we collaborate on causes we care about.
DRIVEN BY IMPACT
We work in partnership with our grantees, leading with empathy as we collaborate on causes we care about.
ROOTED IN COLLABORATIVE LEARNING
We build the field through shared learning, storytelling, and partnership, embracing diverse perspectives, applied learning, and “collaboration over competition” with a growth mindset.
ROOTED IN COLLABORATIVE LEARNING
We build the field through shared learning, storytelling, and partnership, embracing diverse perspectives, applied learning, and “collaboration over competition” with a growth mindset.
CENTERED ON PEOPLE
We lead with humanity — deep listening, empathy, and a commitment to personal and grantee growth to meet real needs with thoughtfulness and care.
CENTERED ON PEOPLE
We lead with humanity — deep listening, empathy, and a commitment to personal and grantee growth to meet real needs with thoughtfulness and care.


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.