Joseph Pierson

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation was formed in 1997 as the William H. Gates Foundation. In 1999, the foundation was renamed the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust was created in January 2000 through the merger of the Gates Learning Foundation, which worked to expand access to technology through public libraries and the William H. Gates Foundation, which focused on improving global health. The foundation participates in preventive approaches and collaborative endeavors with government, philanthropic and not-for-profit partners. Priority is given to grants that leverage additional support and serve as a catalyst for long-term, systemic change. The foundation also provides funds to promote greater equity in global health, education and public libraries. Through their partnerships in communities across the US, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is committed to raising the high school graduation rate and helping all students, regardless of race or family income. The foundation is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Goldman Sachs Hedge Fund Strategies LLC (HFS) is a manager of funds-of-hedge funds and SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1969 and is wholly-owned by GSAM Holdings LLC, ultimately owned by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). The Goldman Sachs Group acquired HFS, formerly known as Commodities Corporation, in 1997. HFS acts as an adviser to AIMS program funds and other advisory accounts that invest primarily in underlying funds or other accounts utilizing hedge fund or related strategies on either a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art operates as an arts institution that maintains a museum and library of art, encouraging and developing the study of the fine arts, and the application of arts to manufacture and practical life. The company was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

The National Geographic Society, Inc. operates as a non-profit scientific and educational institution. Its interests include geography, archeology and natural science, and the promotion of environmental and historical conservation. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Meriwether Capital LLC is a venture capital firm founded in 1976 by George Dorr O Neill. Meriwether Capital LLC is headquartered in New York.

Mercy Corps provides emergency relief and economic support services. The company makes a real impact in the lives of families in the world’s toughest places. The company was founded by Daninel W. O'Neill and Ellsworth Culver in November 1979 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

American Farmland Trust promotes social and civic activities. It is a national non-profit organization working with communities and individuals to protect the land and plan for agriculture. The company was founded by David Rockefeller and Peggy McGrath in 1980 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Consumer Reports, Inc. publishes consumer report magazines. It publishes Consumer Reports, which has the most subscribers in addition to newsletters, Consumer Reports on Health and Reports Money Adviser. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Yonkers, New York.

The Global Fund for Women, Inc. is a non-profit organization that promotes women's economic security, health, education and leadership. It organizes programs and activities geared towards health and sexual rights, peace and gender violence, economic and environmental justice, civic and political education, access to education, and social change philanthropy. The firm also offers grants to groups that advance international women's movement and promote social justice. The Global Fund for Women was founded in 1987 by Anne Firth Murray, Frances Kissling, Laura Lederer, and Nita Barrow and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

The Population Council, Inc. provides biomedical, public health and social science research services. The Council conducts research in three areas HIV and AIDS, poverty, gender, and youth and reproductive health. The company was founded by John D. Rockefeller III in 1952 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Public Broadcasting Service provides public broadcasting television services. They provide Television programming and related services to 356 noncommercial stations serving all 50 states, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam and American Samoa. It offers oversees program acquisition and provides program distribution and promotion, education services, new media ventures, fundraising support, engineering and technology development and video marketing services. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation provides an immersive and authentic 18th-century experience for guests, making it the largest outdoor educational living museum in the country. The non-profit company is based in Williamsburg, VA and has subsidiaries in the United States. Clifford B. Fleet has been the CEO of the company since 2020.

The Rockefeller Foundation operates and organizes charitable trusts. The company supports grants, fellowships, and conferences for programs that try to identify and alleviate need and suffering. It was founded in 1913 by John D. Rockefeller Sr. and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

World Resources Institute, Inc. provides solutions for environmental, resource, population and developmental problems. The company was founded by James G. Speth in 1982 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Forum Mondial de L'Economie engages in the foremost political, business and cultural organizations to shape global, regional and industry agendas. The company was founded by Klaus Schwab in 1971 and is headquartered in Cologny, Switzerland.

enter for Global Development works to reduce global poverty and inequality through research. The company was founded by Edward Scott Jr., Fred C. Bergsten, and Nancy Birdsall in November 2001 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The Nathan Cummings Foundation is a non profit organization operates community based grant making foundations. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

New York City Center, Inc. provides theatrical and support services. The company was founded on December 11, 1943 by Fiorello La Guardia and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The Institute for Advanced Study is a renowned center for theoretical research and intellectual inquiry located in Princeton, NJ. The institute engages with the greater Princeton community through public lectures, concerts, and events, and extends its influence beyond academia through innovative programs designed to inspire and educate. The institute is dedicated to independent study across the sciences and humanities, with a community of scholars that includes over eight thousand members who have influenced entire fields of study. The school of natural sciences includes nine permanent faculty and approximately fifty postdoctoral researchers working on frontier topics in various fields. The school of social science takes a multidisciplinary and international perspective on social research. The school of historical studies supports all learning for which historical methods are appropriate.

Asian Cultural Council, Inc. works to advance international respect and understanding between people and cultures through transformative cultural exchange. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors is a nonprofit organization that accelerates philanthropy to create a just world. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. The company continues the Rockefeller family's legacy of effective philanthropy and have a diverse team of experienced grantmakers with significant knowledge across various issue areas. The company currently advises and manage over $600 million in annual giving by individuals, families, foundations, and corporations. Founded in 2002, RPA has grown into one of the world's largest philanthropic service organizations and has facilitated over $4 billion in grantmaking to more than 70 countries.

The EastWest Institute operates as a network of influential stakeholders that engages in building trust and preventing conflict worldwide. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY.

Rainforest Alliance, Inc. works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by helping transform land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior. It promote standards for sustainability that conserve wildlife and wildlands, and promote the well-being of workers and their communities, helping farmers, forest managers and tourism businesses realize greater economic benefits by ensuring ecosystems within and around their operations are protected. Rainforest Alliance was founded by Daniel R. Katz in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Richmond Global Ventures LLC (Richmond Global Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 1995 by Peter Kellner. The firm is headquartered in New York.

The Bretton Woods Committee operates as a nonpartisan network of prominent global citizens. The firm specializes in international financial institutions, international economic policy and networking global leaders. The company was founded by Henry Owen and James C. Orr in 1983 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Trickle Up Program, Inc. is an organization that aims to end extreme poverty by partnering with women. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. The company believes that women are agents of change and key to breaking the intergenerational cycle of poverty. The organization invests in women and provides them with training and mentoring to build sustainable livelihoods and transform their futures. Trickle Up has reached many lives since 1979 and supports savings groups. The company works through partners and provide coaching in displaced contexts.

Ashoka provides professional support to social entrepreneurs. The firm's areas of focus and investment include social entrepreneurship, every child practicing empathy, youth in charge, and innovation teams. The company was founded by William Drayton in 1980 and it is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Oceana, Inc. operates as an organization that focused on ocean conservation. The organization works for preventive measures that protect ecosystems before they are exploited by industrial fishing or ruined by pollution. The organization was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Winrock International Institute For Agricultural Development offers programs and services needed to rebuild lives and livelihoods. Its programs focus on community and enterprise development with integrated technical support in agriculture, energy, natural resource management, empowerment and leadership. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Little Rock, AR.

Independent Sector provides social advocacy services. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Grist Magazine, Inc. operates as a news agency. It provides online magazines which publishes environmental news and commentary. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Rockefeller Family Fund, Inc. supports and funds advocacy efforts in society in the areas of environmental protection, advancing the economic rights for women, and helping citizens hold public and private institutions. The company was founded by Martha Rockefeller, John D. Rockefeller, Laurance Rockefeller, Nelson A. Rockefeller Jr., and David Rockefeller in 1967 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Rainforest Alliance BV is a non-profit company based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The Dutch company is a leading organization dedicated to conserving biodiversity and promoting sustainable practices in agriculture, forestry, and tourism. Rainforest Alliance works with businesses, farmers, and communities to ensure responsible sourcing and production, as well as to improve livelihoods and protect ecosystems. The company's certification program helps consumers identify products that meet rigorous environmental and social standards, contributing to a more sustainable future.

Demos is a non-profit company based in New York, NY. The company pioneer bold progressive ideas, reinforce them with original research and analysis, and equip grassroots partner organizations to move them into practical reality.

NextGen Venture Partners LLC (NextGen Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm, a subsidiary of Brown Advisory Inc, founded in 2011 by Daniel Mindus and Grant Allen. The firm is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland.

1837 Emerging Market Equity Fund Ltd. provides pooled investment fund services. The company is headquartered in George Town, Cayman Islands.