Additional Impact
Partners
While our primary focus is on our key portfolios, we also discover incredible organizations throughout the year that are driving meaningful change in unique areas, such as senior dog rescue, Effective Altruism, and strengthening the philanthropic sector. These exceptional organizations deserve recognition, and we are proud to celebrate their work here.
Above banner photo courtesy of Peace of Mind Dog Rescue
Grantees
Meet the incredible organizations that we are supporting. Each is creating a meaningful impact in its own way. We hope you will spend time learning more about the ones that speak to you.
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Fast Forward bridges the tech and nonprofit sectors to build capacity for tech nonprofits, so they can scale solutions to our world’s most urgent problems.
As the first and only organization focused exclusively on scaling startups that combine the best tech with sustainable nonprofit business models, Fast Forward’s mission is to accelerate impact.
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We’re excited about the synergy between Fast Forward and the organizations we’ve supported, like FreeWorld, Recidiviz, Dollar For, Lenny Learning, and Think of Us. Their focus on technology-driven solutions aligns with our vision. Additionally, we’re drawn to Fast Forward’s wider support for early-stage organizations, helping them grow and scale to tackle critical, urgent challenges. Early-stage startups addressing these issues need all the help they can get, and Fast Forward is providing exactly that.
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Their national network of sites partner with local communities to tackle the barriers that prevent individuals and families from achieving inclusive prosperity. They select and scale proven programs to directly address those barriers identified by each community.
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We are really impressed by the approach GreenLight takes to their work. They are ultimately trying to pull proven, successful solutions into communities that are struggling with specific challenges. In order to identify the best candidates to serve the community, they have a robust process that is informed by local community members and their experiences. We are proud to support their work in the greater Bay Area.
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Muttville reaches out to senior dogs at risk, gives them the care they need, and finds them loving forever homes. If they had their way, no dog would spend their last days in a shelter. There is so much love and joy in these dogs!
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Animals generally, and dogs in particular, have always held a special place in the hearts of everyone at Greenbridge. It came to our attention that over the past several years, there has been an increase in senior dogs who have had to get put up for adoption because their owners could no longer care for them. We were drawn to Muttville’s approach to rehoming dogs when needed and supporting seniors to continue to care for these beloved animals when possible. Their cage-free offices (the first in the nation) have been a highlight to visit for some extra cuddles with the pups.
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POMDR finds loving foster and forever homes for dogs whose guardians can no longer care for them and for senior dogs in shelters. They also provide volunteer and financial assistance so seniors can keep their pets with them as long as possible. In addition, they make pre-arrangements to take in dogs should their guardians become unable to care for them.
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Animals generally, and dogs in particular, have always held a special place in the hearts of everyone at Greenbridge. It came to our attention that over the past several years, there has been an increase in senior dogs who have had to get put up for adoption because their owners could no longer care for them. We were really impressed with POMDR’s wide network of volunteers and lifetime commitment to every dog that comes into their care.
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Renaissance Philanthropy was founded to increase ambition in science, technology, and innovation by making it easier for donors to support breakthroughs through time-bound, thesis-driven philanthropy.
Their mission is to fuel a 21st-century renaissance by increasing the ambition of philanthropists, scientists, and innovators. Their vision is a brighter future for all through science, technology, and innovation.
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We have long shared a worldview with the founding team of Tom Kalil, Kumar Garg, and Ronit Kanwar. Even during their time at Schmidt Futures, we saw an alignment in how we approach impact: with high ambition, deep technical expertise, and a focus on "moonshot" solutions. By providing unrestricted funding to RenPhil, we are helping Tom and his team create a new kind of platform that spurs innovation in the areas where we are most aligned—climate, education, and workforce development. We believe this team has the unique execution experience and the network necessary to catalyze a new era of high-impact philanthropy.
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