# Anthropic pledges public benefit fund

> Anthropic commits 5% shares to public benefit fund, with more to follow as company grows.
- Title: Anthropic pledges public benefit fund · Anthropic | Shortify
- Summary: Anthropic commits 5% shares to public benefit fund, with more to follow as company grows. Anthropic will dedicate 20% of its shares to public good through a…
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- Source: Anthropic — https://anthropic.com/news/public-benefit-fund
- Published: 2026-10-18T16:49:35.513+00:00
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- Topics: anthropic, public benefit fund, shares, equity donation, ai safety, nonprofits, ai, technology
## New public benefit fund
Anthropic commits 5% of shares today to public benefit fund, with additional 2% added for every 50% increase in company value.
## Public benefit activities
Anthropic uses company resources for ai safety research, biomedical work, and discounts for nonprofits and scientific institutions.
## Labor market impact
Anthropic has committed $200 million to study ai's labor market effects, with fund enabling bolder approaches as ai advances.
## Equity donation program
Co-founders pledged 80% of equity, employees can match pledges, totaling roughly 20% of shares for public good.
## Key takeaway

Anthropic will dedicate 20% of its shares to public good through a new fund that grows with company value.