CEO Letter
July 11, 2025
Annual Report / Annual letter on philanthropy PATRICIA E. HARRIS CEO Letter “From our earliest days, Bloomberg Philanthropies has been committed to tackling issues that others have neglected.” Every year, millions of people die – and millions more suffer – from causes we know how to prevent. So why do these problems persist? Often, it’s …
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July 9, 2025
Annual Report / Annual letter on philanthropy MIKE BLOOMBERG Annual Letter on Philanthropy “Bloomberg Philanthropies follows the same mantra we adopted in New York’s City Hall: Make Every Day Count.” Bloomberg Philanthropies follows the same mantra we adopted in New York’s City Hall: Make Every Day Count. A lost day is a lost opportunity to …
Read moreBloomberg Associates
June 24, 2025
Founded in 2014, Bloomberg Associates is a philanthropic consultancy that advises cities around the world. Since its inception, our Bloomberg Associates team has worked with 24 client cities on a wide array of projects to improve residents’ quality of life. The team takes a strategic, collaborative, and results-oriented approach to make cities stronger, safer, and …
Read moreEnvironment
June 24, 2025
Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Environment program tackles leading causes behind the climate crisis, aiming to seize the opportunity it presents to revitalize the environment, improve health, spur innovation, and create stronger, more sustainable local economies. Top photo: A partner in Jakarta tested vehicle emissions as part of our work with cities to reduce air pollution from major …
Read moreArts
June 24, 2025
The arts have the power to inspire creativity, spark collaboration, and improve people’s lives. Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Arts program invests in artists, arts organizations, and audience experiences to strengthen the creative landscape and quality of life in cities around the world. Top photo: For the 20th anniversary of Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s The Gates in Central Park, …
Read moreFounder’s Projects
June 24, 2025
In addition to our work on public health, education, the environment, the arts, and government innovation, Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Founder’s Projects are unique efforts we support that fall outside of our core program areas. Top photo: In 2024, we committed $1 billion to support financial aid for graduate students at Johns Hopkins University, including making the …
Read morePublic Health
June 13, 2025
Advances in public health have an extraordinary track record of saving and improving lives – and the potential to save and improve millions more. Mike Bloomberg’s commitment to public health spans decades and today Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Public Health program focuses on the world’s leading causes of death from noncommunicable diseases and injuries. Top photo: Through …
Read moreGovernment Innovation
June 13, 2025
More people now live in the world’s cities than ever before, putting cities and their leaders on the frontlines of addressing global challenges. Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Government Innovation program focuses on bolstering local governments’ abilities and ambitions by strengthening their capacity to harness data, solve problems, and better serve residents. Top photo: Guadalajara won our Mayors …
Read moreEducation
June 5, 2025
Every student deserves the chance to get a high-quality education, no matter where they live or how much their family earns. Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Education program focuses on expanding access to educational opportunities, from kindergarten through high school, to college and career training, and beyond. Top photo: Students at Richmond’s Cardinal Elementary School participated in an …
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