The Seth B. Taube Foundation was established in 2001 to support organizations and initiatives focused on climate change, mental health, and education. Since its inception, the foundation has committed over $15 million to over 50 important causes, including food security and climate, education, and cutting-edge mental health therapeutics.
One of the foundation’s most recent contributions was to Big Green (founded by Christiana and Kimbal Musk) for its innovative work on food security and climate, integrating forward-thinking charitable structures, and utilizing decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) technology from Web3. The organization aims to provide healthy food for all, particularly in low-income communities, by promoting sustainable food systems and education.
In addition, the foundation has also supported the Buckminster Fuller Institute, which focuses on innovative solutions to global challenges, including climate change and sustainability. In addition, the foundation has provided funding to At The Well, a nonprofit organization that supports girls’ education in underprivileged communities.
One of the foundation’s key areas of focus is mental health. It has contributed to the Ketamine Research Foundation to support the development of cutting-edge therapeutics for mental health disorders. The foundation believes that access to mental health care is a fundamental right and is committed to supporting organizations that are working to improve mental health outcomes and reverse the growing epidemic of trauma and suffering globally.
Thanks to the generous support of the Seth B. Taube Foundation, three students each year attend Harvard University on a needs-blind admission basis. This means that the students are accepted to the university without regard to their ability to pay, allowing them to pursue their educational dreams without financial barriers.
Overall, the Seth B. Taube Foundation is committed to supporting organizations and initiatives that are working to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time, including climate change, mental health, and education. Its contributions to date have significantly impacted the communities it serves, and it continues to support organizations that are making a difference.