Empowering great
minds to do good

Tiny Foundation funds inspiring minds and impactful organizations creating meaningful global change.

Our areas of focus

WHAT WE FUND

Medical Research

Advancing discoveries for longer, healthier lives

Nonprofit Capacity

Strengthening teams solving the world’s toughest problems

Journalism

Backing those who bring critical stories to light

FELLOWS

The people who inform our giving.

Meet our fellows

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Andrew Huberman

Neuroscientist and Professor

Uncovering How the Brain Works and How to Repair It

Carla Shatz

Neurobiologist and Professor

Studying Brain Plasticity During Pivotal Development Stages

Satchin Panda

Circadian Biologist and Professor

Studying How Intermittent Fasting Enhances Health

Carole Cadwalladr

Journalist

Empowering Citizen Journalist to Shine Light on Corruption

Alia Crum

Psychologist and Professor

Connecting Mindset to Physical Health

Hussein Yassine

Neuroscientist and Professor

Studying the Link Between Nutrition and Alzheimer's

Nolan Williams

Neurologist, Psychiatrist and Professor

Treating Mental Health with Psychedelics and Neurostimulation

Zane Schwartz

Executive Director and Journalist

Championing Investigative Journalism

Rhonda Patrick

Scientist

Making Cutting-edge Medical Research Actionable and Understandable

Joanna Steinglass

Psychiatrist and Professor

Advancing Understanding of and Treatments for Eating Disorders

Ashley Mason

Psychologist and Professor

Developing Innovative Treatments for Mental Health Challenges

Jesse Brown

Journalist

Spearheading Independent Journalism in Canada

Dermot Kelleher

Dean and Gastroenterologist

Developing Innovative Treatments for Deadly Cancers

Keith Jerome

Physician and Medical Researcher

Researching Cures for Pernicious Viruses

Kari Nadeau

Immunologist and Professor

Developing Groundbreaking Treatment for Life-threatening Childhood Allergies

Daemon Fairless

Journalist

Preventing Child Abuse

Andrew Huberman

Neuroscientist and Professor

Uncovering How the Brain Works and How to Repair It

Carla Shatz

Neurobiologist and Professor

Studying Brain Plasticity During Pivotal Development Stages

Satchin Panda

Circadian Biologist and Professor

Studying How Intermittent Fasting Enhances Health

Carole Cadwalladr

Journalist

Empowering Citizen Journalist to Shine Light on Corruption

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Advancing Scientific Research in Partnership with the Huberman Lab

Optimizing Health Through Circadian Rhythm Science

Improving Health Outcomes By Changing Outlooks

Investigating Lipid Metabolism’s Role in Alzheimer’s

Keeping the Public Informed

Exploring How Brain Plasticity Impacts Cognition

Innovating Therapies for Neuropsychiatric Disorders

Advancing Anorexia Nervosa Treatment Through Neuroscience

Taking on Disinformation

Using Sauna and Cold-Water Immersion to Treat Depression

Identifying New Esophageal Cancer Biomarkers

Sustaining Community-Driven Reporting

Addressing Persistent Viral Infections with Innovative Gene Therapy

Nurturing Families and Connecting Communities

Advancing Treatments for Childhood Allergies

Studying and Preventing Sexual Violence

Exploring the Impact of Omega-3 and Vitamin D on Development

Including Nonprofit Policies in Federal Party Platforms

Studying How to Delay Aging

Addressing Anti-Maori Racism Online

Fostering Curiosity-Driven Learning

Funding Research to Cure MPS

Pioneering Psychedelic Therapy for Healing

Bridging Generations for Community Empowerment

Supporting Vancouver Communities with Essentials

Raising Funds for Local Hospitals

Performing and Learning Music

Improving Access to Nutritious Food

Weaving Culturally-Safe Services Into the Community

Raising Awareness for Housing Needs in Vancouver

Providing Shelter, Meals, and Recovery

Building Strong Families

Planting Trees to Restore the Environment

Providing Employment and Healing to Women

Delivering Quality Elder Services

Providing Free Mental Health Counselling

Supporting People with Essential Resources

Assisting Newcomers with Settlement and Integration

Funding Community Projects in Saanich

Breaking the Cycle of Intimate Partner Violence

Advocating for First Nations People

Innovating Treatments for Addiction and Mental Health

Distributing Affordable, Fresh Produce Locally

Creating Housing, Community, and Work Opportunities

Accelerating Treatments for Neurofibromatosis Patients

Seeding Promising Local Businesses

Shining Light on Critical Issues

Building Stronger Nonprofits Through Improved Policy

A LETTER FROM OUR FOUNDERS

In 2023, Andrew Wilkinson and Zoe Peterson signed
The Giving Pledge, committing a significant amount of their personal profits to the Tiny Foundation.

June 13th, 2023

To The Giving Pledge:

This quote by John Rawls succinctly captures what drives our giving:

‍"Those who have been favored by nature, whoever they are, may gain from their good fortune only on terms that improve the situation of those who have lost out."

‍We have been incredibly fortunate in life, and much of our luck has been due to circumstances outside of our control. The opportunity we now have, to support those who have not been so fortunate, is one we find impossible to ignore.

We look forward to working in partnership with those we aim to serve, listening to their stories, heeding their advice, and practicing humility in our philanthropic approach.

We pledge to give the majority of our wealth back to society before we die.

Sincerely,