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Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation

private foundation endowment / net assets1 — Redwood City, CA.

Overview

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is a philanthropic initiative founded by Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg in 2015. Its official site describes an umbrella structure comprising CZI LLC, CZI Foundation, a donor-advised fund at Silicon Valley Community Foundation, and CZI Advocacy.1

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation's investment pool supports the organization's philanthropic mission and grantmaking capacity.1

Investment program

Estimated AUM
$7B as of Dec 31, 20242
Capital pool
private foundation endowment / net assets1
Investment model
View Openings Get In Touch Investment Managers We are fundamental, bottom-up investors with a long-term orientation and we pursue a manager of managers approach.3
Investment approach
Build for the long term Though near-term wins are critical, it will take a new level of commitment and dedication to make lasting, long-term change.3
Spending support
Not listed yet
Spending policy
Not listed yet
Asset allocation
Public evidence references these asset classes or allocation areas: real estate, infrastructure.4
Performance
Not listed yet
Governance
Document Links 990-PF Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance PDF Fiscal Year Ending Dec.5
Investment team
Read More Photograph by CZI Photograph by CZI David Lee Chief Investment Officer As the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative’s chief investment officer, David Lee is responsible for managing CZI’s investment portfolio, which funds the organization’s efforts across science, education, and within our communities.4
Unfunded commitments
Not listed yet
Source freshness
Last verified Jul 21, 2026 · Needs review

Sources

Last verified Jul 21, 2026 from public career and organization materials.

Fact notes

  1. Website (chanzuckerberg.com)Parent organization overview, Pool purpose, Capital pool · checked Aug 6, 2026
  2. Form 990 (projects.propublica.org)Estimated AUM · checked Aug 15, 2026
  3. Website (chanzuckerberg.com)Investment model, Investment approach, Investment office page · checked Jul 25, 2026
  4. Website (en.wikipedia.org)Asset allocation, Investment team · checked Jul 25, 2026
  5. Website (projects.propublica.org)Governance · checked Jul 25, 2026

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