Focus Areas

The Leinweber Foundation invests boldly and optimistically in three unique focus areas:
01.

Scientific
Research

Fundamental scientific research is the building block of innovation yet under-resourced. At a time of declining support for research, we have made the largest private investment ever to support theoretical physics research – over $150 million and growing.

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$150M+
Physics
investment
8
Leinweber
Institutes
02.

EDUCATIONAL 
OPPORTUNITY

Expanding educational opportunities in STEM fields is critical to the future of scientific research and enables young people to achieve their full potential.

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$5M+
SCHOLARSHIPS
AWARDED
2
leinweber
buildings
03.

Michigan
Commitment

We have an enduring commitment to our home state of Michigan, where we support literacy, environmental protection, and other local priorities important to our family and the community.

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50+
Partners
How we work

With an entrepreneurial spirit reflecting our founder Larry D. Leinweber, we rigorously identify opportunities for significant, long-term impact in our unique focus areas. Therefore, we do not accept unsolicited proposals. We collaborate closely and proudly with our expert partners to advance their work and enable their success.