Looking back at 2020 in our new Impact Newsletter
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The Bloomberg Philanthropies' 2020 Annual Report is Here
"Many people have remarked that they'd like to forget that 2020 ever
happened. But the fact is, there's never been a year more important to remember
— and learn from," writes Mike inhis letter kicking off the Bloomberg
Philanthropies 2020 Annual Report
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Every day, Bloomberg Philanthropies supports efforts to save and improve
lives in hundreds of communities around the world. Whether the goal is to
strengthen public health, build coalitions to fight climate change, or create
inspiring public art that draws attention to pressing issues, our work is
grounded in Mike Bloomberg's experience as a mayor, entrepreneur, and
philanthropist.
And that work expanded and took on special urgency in the last year. 2020
looked a lot different than any of us anticipated — it's hard to believe that
it's been a year since the first stay-at-home orders were issued — but as we
look back on a difficult and busy time, I couldn't be prouder of what our team,
with the support of Bloomberg L.P. employees, has accomplished, what we've
learned, and where we're headed.
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"The pandemic tested what we have always believed to be one of our core
strengths: our flexibility and ability to move quickly as needs arise. Every
one of our teams adapted their work in the span of days. Without walking away
from all the vitally important work we had been doing before the virus struck,
we expanded our ambitions — and, with them, we extended our partnerships,
formed new ones, and doubled down on existing financial commitments… There is
still so much uncertainty that lies ahead, but I have never been more certain
of the urgency of our mission — saving and improving lives — and of our team's
commitment to fulfilling it."
In this first edition of our new Bloomberg Philanthropies Impact Newsletter,
we share just a bit of the incredible work that happened in 2020, across 810
cities and 170 countries, backed by $1.6 billion in philanthropic investments.
We're reflecting on a year that, in the end, was not defined by the many crises
we faced, but by the individuals and organizations who met the moment. We
celebrate them and are so proud to support them.
We hope you enjoy, and we look forward to sharing more in the weeks ahead.
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CEO, Bloomberg Philanthropies
The 2020 Bloomberg Philanthropies Annual Report: A Message from Mike
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"Despite all that we faced in 2020, I'm more optimistic than ever about our
ability to tackle the big challenges we face. To succeed, it's imperative that
we apply what we have learned during the pandemic." Check out Mike's letter
opening the Annual Report and reflecting on 2020.
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Responding Globally, Nationally, and Locally to COVID-19
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As COVID-19 developed into a global pandemic in 2020, Bloomberg Philanthropies
launched many efforts to help save lives, stop the spread, and mitigate its
devastating economic and social harm. We worked to strengthen public health
systems across Africa and in low- and middle-income countries around the world,
provided support for the International Rescue Committee as it faced new
challenges from the global outbreak, and gave hundreds of cities globally the
information and training to understand, respond to, and manage the different
crises they are facing. In the U.S. we created a contact tracing program in New
York State and launched an online contract tracing curriculum that is free to
the entire world (and has been taken by over one million people), spearheaded a
fund which provided nearly 800 New York City nonprofits $110 million in grants
and loans, fed 30,000 frontline health care workers over one million meals,
invested in COVID-19 treatment research at Johns Hopkins University and NYU
Langone Health, and more.
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More than 60% of Polluting U.S. Coal Plants Have Been Retired
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As part of Bloomberg Philanthropies' environmental work
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coordinated campaign to fight climate change in U.S. history and builds on the
success of the U.S. Beyond Coal campaign. In 2020, we reached a major
milestone, helping retire more than 60 percent of all U.S. coal plants in less
than a decade. Bloomberg Philanthropies has helped expand the Beyond Coal
campaign to Australia, South Korea, Japan, and Europe, where Europe Beyond Coal
has helped retire more than 45 percent of all coal plants across the continent.
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Founder's Projects: The Greenwood Initiative
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During his presidential campaign, Mike announced an ambitious plan to
accelerate the pace of wealth accumulation for Black individuals and their
families, and address decades of underinvestment in Black communities. He named
the plan The Greenwood Initiative to honor the neighborhood of Greenwood — once
known as "Black Wall Street" and the site of the tragic 1921 Tulsa Race
massacre. Bloomberg Philanthropies now continues the plan's objectives. The
initiative's first major investment was a historic $100 million gift to
America's four Historically Black Medical Schools, which underscored the
connection between Black health and wealth.Read more →
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Founder's Projects: Everytown for Gun Safety
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Everytown for Gun Safety is the largest gun violence prevention organization
in the country. In 2020, launched its most ambitious political program ever,
mobilizing a nationwide army of grassroots volunteers to register more than
100,000 new voters and contact millions to help elect President Biden and Vice
President Harris, as well as gun sense candidates to Congress and in
down-ballot races from statehouses to school boards. Everytown also released
research reports, launched public education campaigns, and provided guidance to
mayors and governors to address the increased risk of gun violence during the
pandemic.Read more →
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Explore the Annual Report
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Photo Spotlight
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Bloomberg Philanthropies' Arts program
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can apply for grants of up to $25,000 toward projects that use art and design
to improve street safety, revitalize public spaces, and engage residents of
their communities, like this project in Saginaw, Michigan.Learn more →
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About our work
Bloomberg Philanthropies invests in 810 cities and 170 countries around the
world to ensure better, longer lives for the greatest number of people. The
organization focuses on five key areas for creating lasting change: Public
Health, Education, Government Innovation, Environment, and the Arts.
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Public Health
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Education
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Government
Innovation
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Environment
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The Arts
Bloomberg Philanthropies encompasses all of Michael R. Bloomberg's giving,
including his foundation, corporate, and personal philanthropy as well as
Bloomberg Associates, a pro bono consultancy that works in cities around the
world. In 2020, Bloomberg Philanthropies distributed $1.6 billion.
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