The Pedersen Foundation

The Pedersen Foundation is committed to strengthening the wellbeing, resilience, and potential of Americans. Through innovative research and programs across areas like women’s health, food and exercise on the brain, neurospatial design, and veteran support, the Foundation helps further discoveries in brain health while delivering practical interventions. By turning insight into real-world impact—especially for those who serve—this work advances the brain economy and contributes to a stronger, more capable future for the country.

• We are driven by impact: we take a strategic, creative, and agile approach—guided by humility, discernment, and agility—to solve problems and create meaningful change.
• We are rooted in collaborative learning: We build the field through shared learning, storytelling, and partnership—embracing diverse perspectives, applied learning, and “collaboration over competition” with a growth mindset.
• We are centered on people: We lead with humanity—deep listening, empathy, and a commitment to personal and grantee growth to meet real needs with thoughtfulness and care.