Chan Zuckerberg Initiative

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The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is a philanthropic organization focused on advancing science, education, and social justice, funded and led by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf limited liability company
philanthropic organization
announcedIn December 2015
coFounded Chan Zuckerberg Biohub
committedDonation 99% of Mark Zuckerberg’s Facebook shares over his lifetime
country United States
focusesOn basic science
biomedical research
civic engagement
criminal justice reform
education technology
housing affordability
immigration reform
personalized learning
foundedBy Mark Zuckerberg
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan
Priscilla Chan
foundedFor advancing human potential
promoting equal opportunity
fundedBy Mark Zuckerberg
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan
Priscilla Chan
hasKeyPerson Mark Zuckerberg
Priscilla Chan
hasProgram Chan Zuckerberg Biohub
Chan Zuckerberg Community
Chan Zuckerberg Education
Chan Zuckerberg Science
headquartersLocation California
Redwood City, California
United States
inception 2015
legalForm limited liability company
namedAfter Mark Zuckerberg
Priscilla Chan
parentOrganization Zuckerberg family
partner Stanford University
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, San Francisco
primaryLanguage English
purpose advancing education
advancing science
philanthropy
promoting social justice
sector education philanthropy
philanthropy
science philanthropy
social justice philanthropy
shortName CZI
usesStructure LLC instead of traditional private foundation
website https://chanzuckerberg.com


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