Griffin Catalyst works across six focus areas to expand opportunity and improve lives. Through philanthropy, advocacy, and thought leadership, Griffin Catalyst pursues solutions to large-scale problems with the potential for life-changing impact.

PRIORITY AREAS

Education

Unlocking the transformative power of education and inspiring future generations of problem-solvers.

Charting a New Course for Academic Success

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Science & Medicine

Pushing the frontiers of science and medicine to drive progress and improve lives.

Leveraging Big Data for Scientific Progress

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Communities

Increasing the stability, resiliency, and vitality of communities.

Helping Communities in Need

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Upward Mobility

Promoting pathways to opportunity and breaking down barriers to help individuals thrive.

Closing the Digital Divide

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Freedom & Democracy

Strengthening American freedoms, promoting civic engagement, and working to make government more effective.

Championing Freedom of Speech

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Enterprise & Innovation

Supporting dynamic solutions through innovation and entrepreneurship.

Designing Technology for Environmental Resilience

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Countries represented among Harvard Griffin Scholars

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People connected to free internet at home through Chicago Connected and Miami Connected

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Ever imaging of alpha-synuclein in the living human brain — a critical step toward understanding Parkinson’s

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