George Sarlo Foundation
The George Sarlo Foundation is the philanthropic vehicle of Holocaust survivor and Silicon Valley venture capitalist George Sarlo, who credits guided psychedelic experiences with resolving his childhood trauma and became one of the earliest major private donors to psychedelic science. The Foundation has contributed nearly $2 million to psychedelic research, including a $1 million pledge to MAPS for MDMA-assisted therapy development and grants to CIIS for psychedelic therapist diversity training.
Foundations & Philanthropy Snapshot
Psychedelic-Specific FoundationsClassification
Private Foundation
Geography
Global
Coverage
Global
Last Verified
Apr 10, 2026
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Explicit Psychedelic Focus
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Unknown
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Quick Facts
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- Non-Profit
- HQ
- United States
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