From the beginning, generous individuals and local, regional and national philanthropies dedicated to improving health and care have supported OpenNotes.
Our team works closely with organizations, advocacy groups, and individuals committed to maximizing the benefits of fully transparent communication and assessing its effects.
To inquire about supporting OpenNotes with a grant or major gift, please contact Catherine DesRoches, DrPH, Executive Director
cdesroch [at] bidmc.harvard.edu
Pivotal Gift
Keane Family Foundation
We note the passing in his 90th year of John F. Keane III, a generous and insightful friend of OpenNotes. Mr. Keane and his family supported OpenNotes in two remarkable ways. Dedicated to promoting transparency and open communication in healthcare, they established an endowed chair at Harvard Medical School. In 2017, Tom Delbanco, MD, MACP, co-founder of OpenNotes, was appointed as the first John F. Keane & Family Professor of Medicine. In addition, they have initiated the OpenNotes Keane Scholar and Fellowship Program, with Maria Hägglund, Charlotte Blease, Om Lala, and Chethan Sarabu as its first four Scholars.
Major funders
Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is the lead Federal agency charged with improving the safety and quality of America’s health care system. AHRQ develops the knowledge, tools, and data needed to improve the health care system and help Americans, health care professionals, and policymakers make informed health decisions.
Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation
The Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation is the only national foundation dedicated solely to improving the education of health professionals. Our guiding principle is that health professional education has at its core a strong social mission: to serve the public’s needs and improve the health of the public. We foster innovation in clinical learning environments by investing in promoting diversity, equity, and belonging, increasing collaboration among future health professionals, and preparing future health professionals to navigate ethical dilemmas. Our aim is to prepare future health professionals to meet the needs of the 21st century.
Patrick J. McGovern Foundation
The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation (PJMF) is a philanthropic organization dedicated to advancing artificial intelligence and data science solutions to create a thriving, equitable, and sustainable future for all. PJMF works in partnership with public, private and social institutions to drive progress on our most pressing challenges, including digital health, climate change, broad digital access, and data maturity in the social sector.
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life. NIA is the primary federal agency supporting and conducting Alzheimer’s disease research.
National Library of Medicine (NLM)
The National Library of Medicine (NLM), part of the National Institutes of Health, is the world’s largest biomedical library. Since 1836, NLM has advanced biomedical discovery, health care, and public health by providing trusted health information resources and supporting innovation in medical research and practice.
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is an independent, nonprofit research organization that seeks to empower patients and others with actionable information about their health and healthcare choices. PCORI funds comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER), which compares two or more medical treatments, services, or health practices to help patients and other stakeholders make better informed decisions. PCORI is the leading funder of patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research in the United States.
Ralph C. Wilson Foundation
The Ralph C. Wilson Foundation leverages good work already underway in Western New York and Southeast Michigan, by collaborating with organizations, communities, and one another to disrupt the cycle of need immediately—and lay the groundwork for change that lasts.
The Society for Participatory Medicine
The Society for Participatory Medicine’s mission is devoted to promoting the practice of participatory medicine, which enables collaborative communication and information sharing among patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
Past major funders
Cambia Health Foundation
Cambia Health Foundation is the corporate foundation of Cambia Health Solutions, a total health solutions company dedicated to transforming the way people experience the health care system. A 501(c)(3) grant-making organization, the Foundation invests and partners with organizations to advance palliative care quality, access and understanding; improve the behavioral health of underserved children; and transform health care to a more person-focused and economically sustainable system.
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation
Gordon and Betty Moore established the foundation to create positive outcomes for future generations. In pursuit of that vision, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation advances scientific discovery, environmental conservation, and the special character of the San Francisco Bay Area.
John A. Hartford Foundation
Dedicated to Improving the Care of Older Adults, the John A. Hartford Foundation invests in aging experts and practice innovations that transform how the care of older adults is delivered. Since 1982, The John A. Hartford Foundation has awarded more than $565 million in grants to enhance the health and well-being of older people.
Peterson Center on Healthcare
Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy
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