Making A Difference Through
STEM Philanthropy
Creating Equity in STEM Opportunities
STEM Funders Network (SFN) is leading a movement to transform the STEM philanthropic ecosystem by creating greater access to STEM learning opportunities across the continuum for historically marginalized groups. Our members’ strategic partnerships and investments in STEM programs and activities—from cradle to career—are critical in solving this important societal issue.
Helping STEM Funders
Innovate Grantmaking
We work with leading STEM philanthropic institutions in innovative ways to critically examine their grantmaking practices and shift their considerable funding influence to more equitable investments in STEM learning experiences and workforce development.
Who We Serve
STEM Funders Network works with a diverse mix of private, family, community, and corporate foundations that are driving STEM philanthropic investment in the United States. We also work with policymakers, nonprofits, grantees, and other organizations and individuals to help eliminate existing barriers to STEM learning experiences and workforce development. Our goal is to influence greater STEM access for all students, especially underserved and under-resourced communities.
Our Collaborative Member Network:
Transforming STEM Philanthropy
Resources: Leading Social
Change in STEM
Help Us Eliminate Racial & Socioeconomic Barriers in STEM
Best Practices/Case Studies
Best Practices for Diversity and Inclusion in STEM
National Science and Technology Council
Philanthropy's Role in Advancing STEM Education Is Vital
Philanthrophy News Digest
Philanthropy Has Fallen Short in Its Efforts to Make STEM More Diverse
Inside Philantrophy
The 6 Grantmaking Practices of Trust-Based Philanthropy
Trust-based Philanthrophy Project
Best Practices
The Center for High Impact Philanthrophy, University of Pennsylvania