Our Programs

The Heising-Simons Foundation focuses its grantmaking in the following areas:

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.

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 recognizes and supports journalism and media’s role in fostering an informed society, as well as in advancing understanding about the issues we support.

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