Science philanthropy faces a new reality.

Falk, Adam · Science · 2025

editorial · Level V

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Abstract

As the ground under American science shifts in troubling and unpredictable ways, questions have arisen as to how philanthropies should respond. Having recently led a private foundation that supports science, I can say unequivocally that philanthropy could not fill a void left by draconian cuts in federal support. It can, however, continue to play a valuable role as a new reality unfolds.