The Elders are to be funded by some of its first members , such as Richard Branson , Peter Gabriel , Ray Chambers , Michael Chambers , Bridgeway Foundation , Pam Omidyar , Humanity United , Amy Robbins , Shashi Ruia , Dick Tarlow , and The United Nations Foundation . The Elders are to be independently funded by a group of Founders , including Richard Branson , Peter Gabriel , Ray Chambers ; Michael Chambers ; Bridgeway Foundation ; Pam Omidyar , Humanity United ; Amy Robbins ; Shashi Ruia , Dick Tarlow ; and The United Nations Foundation .