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Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Tiny Foundation

A Canadian private foundation that funds medical research, nonprofit capacity building, and journalism. Based in Victoria, BC, the foundation was founded by Andrew Wilkinson and Zoe Peterson, who signed The Giving Pledge in 2023. The foundation has committed $16M through 53 grants and supports fellows in science and journalism. View Tiny Foundation's website for more information.

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    Tiny Foundation — General Funding

    Tiny Foundation
    Supports research, journalism, and nonprofit capacity
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    BC, Canada

About Tiny Foundation

What is the mission of Tiny Foundation?

To give away the majority of wealth back to society by funding medical research, strengthening nonprofits, and supporting journalism, guided by the principle that those favored by nature should improve the situation of those less fortunate.

What type of organization is Tiny Foundation?

Tiny Foundation is a Foundation.

When was Tiny Foundation founded?

Tiny Foundation was founded in 2019.

What is Tiny Foundation's official website?

Tiny Foundation's official website is https://www.tinyfoundation.com/.

What else should I know about Tiny Foundation?

Rôle de la Tiny Foundation dans l'écosystème du financement

La Tiny Foundation est une fondation privée canadienne établie qui joue un rôle actif dans le financement de projets à fort impact dans trois domaines principaux : la recherche médicale, le renforcement des capacités des organismes sans but lucratif et le journalisme. Fondée par des entrepreneurs canadiens prospères, la fondation adopte une approche stratégique philanthropique en soutenant des experts de premier plan pour orienter ses décisions de financement.

Domaines de financement

  • Recherche médicale : Neurosciences, santé mentale, longévité, troubles alimentaires, allergies, cancer et recherche sur les virus
  • Capacité organisationnelle : Renforcement des organismes communautaires, politiques publiques, education
  • Journalisme : Journalisme d'investigation, démocratie, désinformation

Impact et transparence

Pour l'année terminée le 31 décembre 2024, la fondation a engagé 16 millions de dollars canadiens, octroyé 53 subventions, financé 29 fellows et soutenu 16 publications.