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About LLNL

Established in 1952, the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) applies science and technology to make the world a safer place. As a national security laboratory, LLNL’s defining responsibility is ensuring the safety, security and reliability of the nation’s nuclear deterrent. The Laboratory’s science and engineering expertise, leading edge experimental capabilities, and world-class research are achieving breakthroughs to address some of society’s greatest challenges from cybersecurity to climate resilience.

Philanthropy Supports Science Solutions

As a philanthropy partner, the Foundation works closely with LLNL to support this research. Innovation leads to impact, with the Foundation connecting both public and private investment organizations to Laboratory science. As a 501c3 nonprofit organization, these investments are tax-deductible,  allowing philanthropic minded donors and organizations the opportunity to take full advantage of charitable contributions. 

'Big Science' is taking place at LLNL

With more than 1,100 Ph.D’s concentrated in one square mile,

LLNL scientists and engineers are changing the world, daily. 

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News Featuring LLNL & LLF

LLF, LLNL, & CSUB Working to Advance Clean Energy

October 24, 2023 No Comments

In September 2023, LLF, LLNL, and California State University Bakersfield (CSUB) signed a MOU agreement to collaborate on advanced and clean-energy technologies, research opportunities and community partnerships that have the potential to shape the future of energy in the state and bring high-quality jobs to the region.

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LLF & LLNL Awarded UC Climate Grant

October 24, 2023 No Comments

Supported by a ~$1M grant from the University of California (UC), LLF is working with LLNL to scale up climate technology solutions and promote research, education, and entrepreneurship around the new carbon economy by investing in student fellows and innovative research teams.

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