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Empowering Future Generations

Dedicated to education reform and climate change for a sustainable tomorrow.

About Us

Founded in 1997, we focus on K-12 education reform, climate change, and global development, with significant contributions to Stanford's Doerr School of Sustainability.

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Areas of Interest

The Benificus Foundation is a San Carlos, California-based foundation that donates money to environmental- and education-related causes. The foundation is the family foundation of John and Ann Doerr.1 John, a venture capitalist, is a member of the Bill Gates-led Breakthrough Energy Coalition which seeks to invest in clean energy companies. Ann is a board member of the Environmental Defense Fund.

A multi-story educational institution is surrounded by a grassy field. Several people wearing uniforms are gathered in front of the building, some walking across the lawn. The sky is partly cloudy, and there is signage on the building indicating a school name.
A multi-story educational institution is surrounded by a grassy field. Several people wearing uniforms are gathered in front of the building, some walking across the lawn. The sky is partly cloudy, and there is signage on the building indicating a school name.
Pledges

The Foundation has pledged money towards helping developing countries phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons,6 a suspected greenhouse gas.

Grantmaking Approach

We prioritize impactful projects and do not accept unsolicited proposals for funding opportunities.

Our Projects

Explore our impactful initiatives in education and climate change.

A multi-story brick building with large windows, labeled 'School of Education', is framed by green foliage and yellow flowers in the foreground. The building features modern architectural lines with a series of stacked, protruding window sections.
A multi-story brick building with large windows, labeled 'School of Education', is framed by green foliage and yellow flowers in the foreground. The building features modern architectural lines with a series of stacked, protruding window sections.
Education Reform

Transforming K-12 education for future generations.

A group of young people gathered together outdoors in front of a building, holding a blue flag with the Earth on it and the words 'PHS Global Ecology.' The group appears cheerful and diverse, standing closely together.
A group of young people gathered together outdoors in front of a building, holding a blue flag with the Earth on it and the words 'PHS Global Ecology.' The group appears cheerful and diverse, standing closely together.
A classroom filled with young students wearing uniforms in shades of green and blue. The walls are adorned with chalkboards and posters, and natural light filters through a window. The students are seated at wooden desks, some are smiling while others look attentive.
A classroom filled with young students wearing uniforms in shades of green and blue. The walls are adorned with chalkboards and posters, and natural light filters through a window. The students are seated at wooden desks, some are smiling while others look attentive.
A group of students in blue uniforms walk along a wet pathway in front of a red brick building with large windows. The environment is lush with greenery, including trees and shrubs. The sky is overcast, suggesting recent rain.
A group of students in blue uniforms walk along a wet pathway in front of a red brick building with large windows. The environment is lush with greenery, including trees and shrubs. The sky is overcast, suggesting recent rain.
Climate Action

Supporting sustainable solutions for a healthier planet.

Contact Us

Get in touch with us for inquiries about our initiatives in education, climate change, health, and global development.

For General Inquiries

info@beneficusfoundation.org

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