W. M. Keck Foundation

The W. M. Keck Foundation is a private philanthropic organization based in California that provides funding to support scientific, engineering, and medical research, as well as undergraduate education. Named after William Myron Keck, the foundation aims to promote exploration and innovation that can benefit society. It typically grants substantial, competitive awards to leading institutions and researchers, fostering breakthroughs in various fields. By investing in pioneering ideas and projects, the foundation helps advance knowledge and technology that can have a meaningful impact on global challenges and future advancements.