Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
Philanthropic Fundraising ServicesNew York, United States51-200 Employees
The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation is a private, not-for-profit organization that administers grants to advance research across science, technology, and economics. It was founded in 1934 by Alfred P. Sloan Jr., then president and CEO of General Motors, and is based in New York City. The foundation aims to accelerate discovery and strengthen higher education in STEM by supporting researchers and institutions, while also promoting public understanding of these topics. It pursues strategies to increase diversity within STEM fields and research ecosystems, as reflected in programs such as the Sloan Indigenous Graduate Partnership. Recent collaborations include a partnership with BBQ+ to develop the Critical Pedagogy Lab, an initiative focused on fostering inclusive environments in higher education.