About
Amid urgent civic science challenges across society—including pandemics, climate emergencies, and the rise of generative artificial intelligence—the partner funders of the Civic Science Funders Collaborative are gathering early-stage innovators and bridge builders in networked organizations to strengthen engagement across science, civil society, and diverse communities.
Collaboration
We bring together perspectives to accelerate break-through approaches to challenges that transcend conventional boundaries.
Learning
We support and spotlight promising examples and growing bodies of knowledge across different kinds of expertise to incubate more effective approaches.
Advising and Connecting
We use our expertise in civic science philanthropy to equip and connect philanthropic leaders with opportunities for further learning and impact.
Systems Change
We are strengthening incentives, norms, and capacity to catalyze a more equitable, inclusive, and engaged culture of science to better serve humanity.
Civic Science Funders Collaborative Board Officers and Members
Elizabeth Good Christopherson, Chair
Rita Allen Foundation
Brooke Smith, Vice Chair
The Kavli Foundation
Russ Campbell, Treasurer
Burroughs Wellcome Fund
Janet Coffey
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation
Chad English
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation
Sindy Escobar Alvarez
Doris Duke Foundation
Khara Ramos
Dana Foundation
Civic Science Funders Collaborative Partners
We also recognize and appreciate the partnership of our Civic Science Fellows program funding partners.