OpenAI Foundation

Our mission is to ensure artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity.

A note from our Board Chair
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AI has extraordinary potential to help solve some of our hardest problems. But building systems that benefit humanity also means preparing for the challenges advanced AI brings. The OpenAI Foundation is built to address both.

The OpenAI Foundation made an initial $25 billion commitment across two programs

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Life Sciences and Curing Diseases

Using AI to accelerate breakthroughs so everyone can benefit from better diagnostics, treatments, and cures.

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AI Resilience

Supporting practical technical solutions for maximizing AI’s benefits and minimizing its risks.

People-First AI Fund

In 2025, the OpenAI Foundation made an initial $50 million commitment to support nonprofits and mission-focused organizations working at the intersection of innovation and public good.

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