Working to restore a balanced relationship between people and planet
Our Programs
The 11th Hour Project
Visit SiteThe 11th Hour Project partners with communities around the world in working for renewable energy, resilient food systems, healthy oceans and the protection of human rights.
Schmidt Marine Technology Partners
Visit SiteSchmidt Marine Technology Partners supports scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs in developing technologies that restore ocean health.
If we recognize the relationships between earth, sea and air, between plant, animal and human life, evolved over millions of years, we can change our behavior and again become stewards of this world.Wendy Schmidt
We have the opportunity to harness new technologies—from data science to artificial intelligence—and apply them ethically, and safely, to repair our planet for future generations.Eric Schmidt
Related Entities
In addition to The Schmidt Family Foundation, Eric and Wendy Schmidt have created and fund the following philanthropic organizations and initiatives
Schmidt Futures
Schmidt Futures is a philanthropic initiative that bets early on exceptional people making the world better.
Visit SiteSchmidt Ocean Institute
Schmidt Ocean Institute boldly explores our unknown ocean--offering access to a world-class philanthropic research vessel for scientists around the world--to excite interest and inform the wise stewardship of our planet.
Visit Site11th Hour Racing
11th Hour Racing works with the sailing community and maritime industries to advance sustainable solutions and practices that protect and restore the health of our ocean.
Visit SiteReMain Nantucket
ReMain Nantucket is dedicated to strengthening the enduring economic, social and environmental vitality of downtown Nantucket and to encouraging innovation and resilience across the island.
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