OpenAI is strengthening its commitment to driving positive change by assembling an influential Nonprofit Commission dedicated to guiding its philanthropic efforts and maximizing the benefits of AI for organizations tackling humanity’s most urgent problems.

Empowering Mission-Driven Organizations with AI

Echoing its mission to use artificial intelligence to solve the world’s hardest problems, OpenAI has reaffirmed its investment in its nonprofit foundation, ensuring it is backed by substantial resources and cutting-edge AI technology. The goal: transform how nonprofits and mission-driven organizations address critical challenges in health, education, scientific discovery, and public service.

This commission is a critical step in ensuring OpenAI’s philanthropic efforts are grounded in real-world insight and guided by people who understand how to drive impact. We’ve brought together advisors who’ve spent their lives making a difference, and their counsel will help us deliver on our mission of ensuring AGI benefits as many people as possible. As we’ve said, our nonprofit isn’t going anywhere—and this commission will be key to expanding its reach and impact.

Dr. Sue Desmond-Hellmann, OpenAI Board Member and former CEO, Gates Foundation

Guiding Principles and Advisory Role

The Commission’s primary objective is to serve as a force multiplier for communities and nonprofits addressing global issues. Advisors will:

Guide a transparent, inclusive community engagement process.

Gather insights from impacted communities, nonprofit and philanthropic leaders, and everyday people.

Focus on sectors including health, science, education, and public services, particularly in OpenAI’s home state of California.

Submit initial findings and recommendations to the OpenAI Board within 90 days, kickstarting a cycle of feedback and collaborative improvement.

A guiding principle for this effort will be putting AI to work in service of a flourishing democracy and a thriving, inclusive economy. AI may offer new ways to make headway on challenges long seen as intractable—issues that have stalled progress in communities for far too long.

Dr. Ross.

Meet the Nonprofit Commission

OpenAI announced four distinguished advisors to its newly formed Nonprofit Commission:

Dolores Huerta: A legendary labor leader and civil rights activist, Dolores co-founded the United Farm Workers union and established the Dolores Huerta Foundation. Her decades-long work has uplifted underrepresented communities and earned her the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Monica Lozano: Renowned for her leadership in education, media, and equity, Monica has driven community empowerment through roles such as CEO of ImpreMedia and President of the College Futures Foundation. A champion for equitable education, she is recognized among Fortune’s 50 Most Influential Latinas.

Dr. Robert K. Ross: A prominent advocate for public health and social change, Dr. Ross led The California Endowment, dedicating his career to health equity and systemic reform. He has advised national leaders and served on boards advancing diversity and wellness.

Jack Oliver: Esteemed for his work bridging government, technology, and philanthropy, Jack has co-chaired Bono’s ONE Campaign and contributed to organizations focused on eradicating poverty and promoting social welfare.

?Daniel Zingale: Seasoned public servant and advocate with a distinguished career in California's public policy landscape. He has held senior leadership roles advising Governors from both major political parties, including serving as Senior Advisor for Strategy and Communications under Governor Gavin Newsom and as Cabinet Secretary to Governor Gray Davis.

The advisory group is convened by Daniel Zingale, an experienced strategist with decades of service in California’s public health and human rights sectors.

AI as a Force for Good

OpenAI’s vision for its nonprofit arm goes beyond technology deployment—it’s about empowering organizations to unlock unprecedented scale and impact. With AI, nonprofits can accelerate research, innovate in teaching and diagnosis, streamline public service, and measure progress more effectively.