OpenAI Foundation

The OpenAI Foundation holds equity in OpenAI Group, currently valued at approximately $130 billion—making it one of the best resourced philanthropic organizations in the world.

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OpenAI was founded in 2015 as a nonprofit; its mission is to ensure artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity. Today, it remains a nonprofit dedicated to that same mission.

Our structure

The OpenAI Foundation will initially focus on a $25 billion commitment across two areas

Health and curing diseases

Accelerating health breakthroughs so everyone can benefit from better diagnostics, treatments, and cures.

Technical solutions to AI resilience

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

The 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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