our impact
Make History with US
For more than 60 years, the Hertz Foundation has empowered a thriving community of Hertz Fellows in their quest to deliver scientific and technological breakthroughs that change people’s lives for the better. Now, we need your help to fuel the next generation of Hertz Fellows.
A $40 Million CHALLENGE
Name a challenge facing the world, and there’s a Hertz Fellow working on it today. From pioneering AI to exploring space and advancing human health, Hertz Fellows prize the transition of pure research into applications with the potential to benefit millions of people. Across eight decades, they’ve built companies, pioneered new fields and developed technologies that touch nearly every aspect of modern life.
$30
MILLION
raised toward our goal of $40 million, as of August 2025.
Help us build on this legacy and ensure another 60 years of Hertz Fellows.
Every gift — of every size — helps us meet our goal and expands our impact in ways you may not have imagined.
Are you ready to MAKE HISTORY together?
“The MAKE HISTORY campaign will put the Hertz Foundation on the sound financial footing it needs to scale and sustain its impact for the future. There are many challenges facing science and the nation, both short term and long term, and with this campaign we can help ensure that Hertz and Hertz Fellows will be there to meet them.”
Daniel Slichter
What your contribution makes possible
Learn about ways to giveReaching the $40 million goal of our MAKE HISTORY fundraising campaign will mean:
Awarding fellowships to 25 extraordinary PhD students set on solving the world’s toughest challenges. Search for Hertz Fellows
Expanded mentorship, networking, and professional development for Hertz Fellows at every career stage. Explore the Hertz Community
Ensuring the brightest technical talent from all backgrounds view Hertz as a path forward. About the Hertz Fellowship
Increase collaboration across science, tech, national security and philanthropy to expand Fellows’ opportunities and impact. Learn about our partnerships
“Every gift counts — regardless of the amount — and smaller gifts can have an outsize impact when leveraged to show how much the community cares about the future of the fellowship. The real magic of your donation isn’t just the amount; it’s the signal it sends.”
Jordan Chetty
MOre ways to Get involved
Beyond gifts, you can play a vital role in fostering our vibrant community of fellows and advancing our mission. Your involvement helps us provide unparalleled support to our fellows, from their academic journeys to their professional careers.
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Thank you to our Campaign Advisory Group
We sincerely appreciate the critical perspective and guidance you provide to the Hertz Foundation Board, Council and staff on the MAKE HISTORY campaign.
Katie Bodner
Senior Associate, Principal
Liyam Chitayat
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Biology, Computational Systems Biology
Cameron Geddes
Senior Scientist and Deputy Director of the BELLA Center, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Po-Shen Loh
Associate Professor of Mathematical Sciences, Carnegie Mellon University
Radu Mihaescu
Director, Knight Capital Group
Richard Miles
University Distinguished Professor, Texas A&M University
Adele Payman
California Institute of Technology, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Physics
Edward Richley
Fellow, Zebra Technologies, Retired
Sandeep Singhal
VP of Engineering, Infrastructure, LinkedIn
Lee Swanger
Vice Chair of the Board of Directors, Hertz Foundation; Principal Engineer and Director, Exponent Inc.
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