ABOUT OUR FUNDER

The Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) is a global philanthropic organization dedicated to improving lives through grants that support education, health, arts and culture, and social welfare. A longstanding champion of civic engagement and democratic participation, SNF invests in initiatives that strengthen civil discourse, encourage collaboration across differences, and prepare future leaders to address society's most pressing challenges.

Through its generous support, SNF established the SNF Ithaca Initiative at the University of Delaware's Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy & Administration. The initiative equips students with the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to engage thoughtfully across perspectives, foster respectful dialogue, and become effective public leaders.