Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, LLC
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, LLC (CZI), founded in 2015 by Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, is a pioneering philanthropic investment organization headquartered in Redwood City, California. Structured as a for-profit charity, CZI is one of the most well-funded philanthropic organizations globally, with a focus on advancing human potential and promoting equality. The organization operates primarily in science, education, and social justice reform (including housing affordability, criminal justice, and immigration), pairing technology and interdisciplinary research with grantmaking, impact investing, and community engagement. As of 2024, CZI employs approximately 400 professionals—including scientists, engineers, and domain experts—working to build a more inclusive, healthy, and just future for all.
Investment Strategy
CZI's approach combines grantmaking, direct investments, partnerships, and technological innovation to drive impact in core areas such as biomedical research, education, and community development. The initiative specifically funds fundamental science (with large commitments to collaborative Biohub networks and institutes), technology development (with an emphasis on AI and machine learning in biomedical applications), and strategic investments in educational institutions and programs. CZI's philosophy emphasizes open science, data-sharing, and leveraging diverse expertise to solve complex challenges, with a long-term vision such as funding the prevention, management, and cure of all diseases by 2100.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (2)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
V VGK | VANGUARD INTL EQUITY INDEX F | 66.33% | $51.5M | 664,838 | $60.13 | $77.50 | +$4.8M |
V VTV | VANGUARD INDEX FDS | 33.67% | $26.2M | 147,963 | $149.50 | $176.74 | -$45.6M |