In furtherance of the purposes SET forth in our articles of incorporation, we engage in grant-making around the world, including the communities in which we live and work. Our philanthropy is directed to organizations that: - promote the rule of law, including the advancement of civil and human rights, - foster innovation in academics, medicine and the arts, - improve living conditions and economic opportunities for people in impoverished settings (particularly children and women), and - provide support and comfort to people suffering from natural and other disasters.