The 'Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy' (SEP), a global academic undertaking, has secured its operational funds through a mixed array of financial inputs. These sources range from corporate endowments and individual benefactor contributions to membership fees from both a dedicated society and academic institutions. The initiative draws on scholars worldwide in philosophy and related fields to build and sustain a current reference compendium.
Funding for the SEP is multifaceted:
The O.C. Tanner SEP Fund is a product of a donation from the O.C. Tanner Company.
Separate contributions from individual donors form The John Perry Fund and The SEP Fund.
The Friends of the SEP Society Fund is fueled by member dues. These members gain perks such as specially formatted PDF versions of SEP entries.
The SEP Library Fund comprises grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities alongside membership fees from academic libraries that have joined SEPIA.
Support also comes from the Offices of the Provost, the Dean of Humanities and Sciences, and the Dean of Research at Stanford University, the institutional base for the project.
The SEP's operational model hinges on its ability to marshal international scholarly expertise. Its stated aim is to be an evolving, authoritative resource.
