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Patrick J. McGovern Foundation

The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation (PJMF) is a $1.5 billion philanthropic organization that invests in artificial intelligence (AI) and data science for public purpose. Over the past decade, it has deployed over $500 million toward AI as public infrastructure. The foundation advocates for governing AI as a long-term civic infrastructure shaped by democratic institutions and civil society, rather than solely by private tech companies. PJMF focuses on applying technology to challenges in climate resilience, human rights, media and journalism, crisis response, digital literacy, and health equity. It emphasizes "IDEA" principles (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access) and advocates for nonprofits to serve as "data guardians" that protect the data and agency of vulnerable populations. Beyond financial support, the foundation provides in-house technical teams to advise grantees on data governance, risk assessment, and model evaluation.

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From Curiosity to Impact: The Impact Phase (PJMF Webinar Series for AI Builders, Episode 4)

The funder announces a webinar on February 27, 2026, featuring nonprofit leaders discussing how they scaled AI solutions from early adoption to platforms with far-reaching impact.

“On February 27 at 1:00 PM EST, three nonprofit leaders share how they took AI solutions from early adoption to scaled platforms with far-reaching impact.”
Most AI pilots never reach the people they were built for. These three did.

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World Governments Summit

The funder discusses how catalytic capital can be used as a strategic lever to scale AI innovation and transformation. It highlights the role of governments and international organizations in deploying funding to de-risk AI adoption and prevent fragmented pilots.

“PJMF President Vilas Dhar joined the Accelerating 5X AI Transformation Dialogue to share how catalytic capital is the strategic lever that turns AI innovation into scalable transformation. His intervention established how governments and international organizations can deploy funding to de-risk first moves and unlock adoption without creating fragmented pilots.”
At the World Governments Summit, global leaders are aligning on governance frameworks that will define the next decade o