Google.org

Google.org is the philanthropic arm of Google, envisioned and officially founded by Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin in October 2005. Based in Mountain View, California, it is dedicated to powering positive change by leveraging technology and innovation to address major global challenges like poverty, education, and climate change. Operating as a non-profit philanthropy, Google.org applies Google's extensive resources and expertise to support innovative projects and organizations worldwide across critical sectors. It is primarily funded by Google, which dedicates approximately 1% of its annual profits or equity to its initiatives, enabling significant grant-making and program development. This commitment to social good powers positive societal change by supporting a diverse range of nonprofits, social enterprises, and innovators globally, focusing on economic opportunity, environmental sustainability, and crisis response.