
Why Salk?
In the sixty years the Salk Institute has operated, the unique collaboration between Salk scientists and supporters has resulted in many life-changing discoveries in the fields of aging, cancer, neuroscience, immunology, climate change and other areas to benefit global health and well being.
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The Power of Science
The Campaign for Discovery builds on Salk’s six decades of scientific discovery to turn dreams into reality and advance Salk’s pursuit of science into the next century.
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Ways to Give
Every amount of support for Salk science, big or small, makes a difference. From annual donations to a structured gift, there are many ways to help accelerate life-changing discoveries.
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Your Impact
Your gift matters. And the critical foundational research that drives scientific discovery begins with you. Our science would not be possible without the generous support of our donors.
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For eleven consecutive times, the Salk Institute has earned the highest possible ranking from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity and nonprofit evaluator. This exceptional designation is awarded to only 3 percent of over 200,000 nonprofits evaluated, indicating the Institute’s exceptional fiscal accountability and transparency.
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