Bloomberg Philanthropies is a charitable organization founded by Michael Bloomberg, the former mayor of New York City and billionaire businessman. The organization focuses on five main areas: the arts, education, the environment, government innovation, and public health. Bloomberg Philanthropies works with a wide range of partners, including governments, non-profits, and academic institutions, to develop and implement innovative solutions to some of the world's most pressing problems. The organization is committed to using data and evidence to drive its decision-making and to measure the impact of its programs. Since its founding in 2006, Bloomberg Philanthropies has donated billions of dollars to support a wide range of causes around the world.