annualreport.bloomberg.org2019 Annual Report | Bloomberg Philanthropies

Bloomberg Philanthropies Bloomberg.org Menu Close Annual Letter on Philanthropy CEO Letter Arts Environment Education Public Health Government Innovation Bloomberg Associates Founder’s Projects Bloomberg L.P. American Cities Initiative Look for unmet needs Engage strong partners Remain flexible Rely on data Focus on cities Lead from the front & utilize advocacy Annual Report 2019 Share Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Email Bloomberg Philanthropies works to ensure better, longer lives for the greatest number of people by focusing on five key areas: arts, education, environment, government innovation, and public health. The opening animation features undergraduate Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Scholars from the classes of 2019 and 2020, followed by examples of Bloomberg Philanthropies’ approach in action from around the world. Download the Report “I always believe that tomorrow will be better than today. But I’m also a realist, and I know that believing and hoping won’t make it so. Doing is what matters.” Michael R. Bloomberg Annual Letter on Philanthropy “In all of our work, we look for strong partners, try innovative solutions, follow the data, and spread what is proven to work.” Patricia E. Harris CEO Letter Global Reach Bloomberg Philanthropies invests in 510 cities and 129 countries around the world. • Arts • Education • Environment • Government Innovation • Public Health • Founder’s Projects • Bloomberg Associates Approach Bloomberg Philanthropies‘ unique approach is grounded in Mike Bloomberg‘s experience in business, government, and philanthropy. In every challenge that the Bloomberg team takes on, they bring his approach to make progress saving and improving lives around the world. Look for Unmet Needs that Can Be Addressed with Proven Solutions. Some challenges are easy to overlook, but taking them on can make a real difference. Learn how leaders of small arts and cultural organizations are strengthening their management skills to ensure that their organizations thrive. READ MORE Identify and Engage Strong Partners. Tackling important issues, like expanding career opportunities for those who do not attend college, requires collaboration. Learn how local, nonprofit partners make progress possible. READ MORE Remain Flexible to Invest Boldly and Quickly in Order to Maximize Impact. New opportunities can arise without warning, and with issues like climate change there is no time to waste. Find out how Mike stepped in at a crucial moment to rally local leaders to tackle a global challenge. READ MORE Rely on Data and Continually Measure Progress. Data provides invaluable guidance and feedback on every initiative. That is especially true for public health issues when millions of lives are at stake. Read how accurate birth and death records help improve policy. READ MORE Focus on Cities to Drive Progress. Local government can be the site of innovation and problem-solving that improve residents’ lives. Read how one local government is taking on a major challenge. READ MORE Lead from the Front and Do Not Hesitate to Address Controversial Issues. Utilize Advocacy and Lobbying. Philanthropy can make great progress, but true change requires governments to act. Find out how Mike’s private advocacy is advancing the cause on issues like gun safety. READ MORE About Bloomberg Philanthropies Encompassing all of Mike Bloomberg’s giving, Bloomberg Philanthropies includes his foundation, corporate, and personal philanthropy as well as Bloomberg Associates, a pro bono consultancy that works with mayors in cities around the world. Mike has committed the vast majority of the profits from Bloomberg L.P., the global financial technology, data, and media company that he founded in 1981, to support the work of Bloomberg Philanthropies. Previous Child enjoying Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, where Bloomberg Associates helped to guide the development of the park’s culture and education district. Bloomberg L.P. volunteers at a soup kitchen. Researchers, including Nobel-Prize winning Dr. Peter C. Agre, at the Malaria Research Institute at Johns Hopkins University. A Bloomberg L.P. employee engaging with art through the Bloomberg Connects digital platform. Children exploring the London Mithraeum at Bloomberg L.P.‘s European headquarters. Mother-daughter volunteer docent team at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. Student researcher in a Bloomberg Distinguished Professor’s biology lab. Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action for Gun Safety volunteers. Cornell Tech students enjoying an art installation in the Bloomberg Center. Visitors exploring the Serpentine Galleries in London. Next Previous Next $767M Invested in 2018 $ 767 M Invested in 2018 510 Cities 510 Cities 129 Countries 129 Countries Bloomberg Philanthropies works to improve the lives of millions of people in 510 cities and 129 countries. In 2018, Bloomberg Philanthropies invested $767 million around the world. Over his lifetime, Mike has so far given more than $8 billion to philanthropy. Arts Environment Education Public Health Government Innovation Bloomberg Associates Founder’s Projects Bloomberg L.P. American Cities Initiative © 2020 Bloomberg.org Group Bloomberg L.P. Board of Directors Terms of Use Privacy Twitter Facebook Instagram Flickr Contact 05:00 AM Almofala, Brazil The sun rises off the Brazilian coast and a new day begins for fishermen supported by Vibrant Oceans, a sustainable fishing initiative. Credit: Bento Viana Photography The sun rises off the Brazilian coast and a new day begins for fishermen supported by Vibrant Oceans, a sustainable fishing initiative. 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Credit: San Jose Environmental Services Department Sanitation workers begin their routes, collecting trash that would have been illegally dumped if not for support from What Works Cities—a program that helps cities use data to improve government services. email facebook twitter linkedin SHARE 08:00 AM Matlab, Bangladesh Children play at their new community daycares, part of a Bloomberg-supported Johns Hopkins University study to prevent drownings. Children play at their new community daycares, part of a Bloomberg-supported Johns Hopkins University study to prevent drownings. email facebook twitter linkedin SHARE 09:00 AM Kigoma Region, Tanzania Mothers arrive seeking care provided by local medical professionals, ready to help women and children across the country thanks to the support of the Maternal Health program. Mothers arrive seeking care provided by local medical professionals, ready to help women and children across the country thanks to the support of the Maternal Health program. email facebook twitter linkedin SHARE 10:00 AM Landsberg, Germany Here at this state of the art crash-test facility, vehicles from around the world are tested to ensure that they are held to the same standard. This partner facility is part of the Global Road Safety Initiative’s work to save lives. Here at this state of the art crash-test facility, vehicles from around the world are tested to ensure that they are held to the same standard. This partner facility is part of the Global Road Safety Initiative’s work to save lives. email facebook twitter linkedin SHARE 11:00 AM Dallas, U.S.A. The Dallas Black Dance Theatre, like 260 oth...