The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation works to advance entrepreneurship for the public good in education, science and the arts. We invest in the people, programs and institutions that are improving the human mind, body and spirit.
The Foundation has created groundbreaking independent institutions in each of its three investment areas, including The Broad Center, which develops leaders to help transform America's urban public schools, the Broad Institute, a global leader in genomics, and The Broad, a museum in downtown Los Angeles devoted to showcasing great contemporary art.
The foundation focuses on improving public schools in its home state of California and hometown of Los Angeles. Through grants to The Broad Center, we support public school system leaders around the country who are working to dramatically improve public schools. They also support high-performing public charter schools because they believe they help provide those options to families, especially in underserved communities. However, the foundation also work to closely with under-performing charter schools that do not live up to their promise to serve students.
The Broad Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Unlike many foundations that have a traditional grant cycle and review process, they proactively seek out investments that align with the mission to ensure every child has the opportunity to attend a great public school. Once they identify potential partnership opportunities, they contact a prospective grantee organization or individual and invite them to submit additional information.