About Us

Vision Statement

The vision of the Belmont Forum Foundation is for a world where inclusive, equitable transdisciplinary research and collaboration are sustainably supported to deliver innovative solutions for people and the planet in the face of global change.

Mission Statement

The Belmont Forum Foundation is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, a U.S.-based funding-raising branch of the Belmont Forum. The purpose of the foundation is to diversify funding sources for Belmont Forum national and international transdisciplinary research projects and governance needs.

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Advancing Global Collaboration for a Resilient Future

The Belmont Forum Foundation is a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing transdisciplinary research that addresses the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Through strategic partnerships, innovative funding mechanisms, and global collaboration, we help transform knowledge into solutions for people and the planet. 

To diversify funding sources and cultivate strategic partnerships that advance transdisciplinary research, strengthen global collaboration, and accelerate solutions for environmental sustainability.

A world where inclusive and equitable research is empowered through sustained global collaboration, delivering innovative solutions for people, communities, and the planet.
  • Equity & Inclusion
  • Collaboration
  • Scientific Excellence
  • Transparency
  • Sustainable Impact
  • Respect for Diverse
  • Knowledge Systems
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  • OUR PURPOSE

Building Bridges Between Research and Real-World Solutions

The Belmont Forum Foundation advances transdisciplinary research by connecting researchers, communities, Indigenous knowledge holders, policymakers, and funders. Through global collaboration and innovative financing, we help transform knowledge into practical solutions for environmental and societal challenges.

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Board of Directors

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David Biggs

Board Member

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Nicole Arbour

Executing Officer and Interim ED

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Josh Glasser

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Help Shape the Future of Global Sustainability

Your support helps researchers, communities, and future leaders develop solutions to the world’s most pressing environmental challenges.

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Empowering Research. Building Solutions.

Together, we can expand opportunities for LMIC researchers, strengthen Indigenous leadership, and develop the next generation of sustainability leaders.

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  • Our purpose

Belmont Forum Foundation wants to support

Funding to Support Equitable Participation for Researchers from Low and Middle-Income Countries

Funding to Support Equitable Participation of non-academic community partners

Continued development and delivery of the Advancing Leadership Program

Continued development of the Belmont Forum grant application and review infrastructure (BFGo)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Belmont Forum Foundation?
The Belmont Forum Foundation, or BFF, founded in 2025, is the non-profit fundraising arm of the Belmont Forum. The Belmont Forum Foundation is designed to raise funds for transdisciplinary researchers, capacity-building programs, and other Belmont Forum projects.
  • Funding to Support Equitable Participation for Researchers from Low and Middle-Income Countries
  • Funding to Support Equitable Participation of non-academic community partners
  • Funding to Support Equitable Participation of Additional Researchers Throughout the Global Community
  • Continued development and delivery of the Advancing Leadership Program
  • Continued development of the Belmont Forum grant application and review infrastructure (BFGo)
A non-profit organization in the U.S. is a legally recognized entity that operates for purposes other than generating profit for its owners or members, such as for charitable, educational, religious, or scientific causes. Its income is not distributed to individuals but is instead used to support its mission and operations. Non-profits are often granted tax-exempt status by the US Internal Revenue Service, with the most common type being a 501(c)(3).
The US Internal Revenue Service designates non-profit status for organizations through the 501(c)(3) designation because their missions are charitable, educational, religious, scientific, or literary in nature. Donations made to a 501(c)(3) are tax-deductible for the donors, which is a significant incentive for individuals and corporations to contribute.
A non-profit registered agent is a designated company that serves as the official point of contact for a non-profit organization to receive legal and official documents from the state, such as tax forms and other legal correspondence. This agent must have a physical street address in the state where the non-profit is registered and is required to promptly forward these essential documents to the non-profit, ensuring they don’t miss critical deadlines or legal notices.
The governance of the Belmont Forum Foundation comprises a three- to five-person board of directors, who report to the Belmont Forum Steering Committee and the Belmont Forum members.

The process to establish the Belmont Forum Foundation began in February 2025. The organization was incorporated in Delaware on 13 June 2025 and formally received U.S. IRS approval of non-profit status on 20 October 2025.

The initial Belmont Forum Foundation Board Members are:

  • Board President, Chair
  • Board Secretary
  • Board Treasurer