Giving Philosophy

Our giving focuses on institutions that quietly compound value over long time horizons. As our capacity to give increases, we choose to deepen support for organizations where we have direct participation and multi-year engagement, rather than expanding the number of recipients.

Focus Areas

Care for Wild Places

We support organizations that protect and provide access to the outdoors. We value institutions that create intergenerational continuity, where families return across decades.

Cultivation of Living Systems

We value the patience and beauty found in cultivating plants and gardens, supporting organizations dedicated to horticultural knowledge and practice.

Open Cognitive Infrastructure

We believe in public goods for knowledge work, supporting organizations that maintain open-source tools and scientific computing infrastructure.

Our Approach

Depth Over Breadth

We prefer to be meaningful supporters of few organizations rather than token donors to many. Concentration creates deeper relationships and greater impact.

Partnership Over Patronage

We seek organizations that want partners, not just patrons. This means openness to engagement beyond financial support.

Long-term Commitment

We favor institutions with decades of track record and missions that will outlive any individual.