Foundation Funders

Access Ventures is an impact investing organization that uses catalytic capital and blended finance to expand economic opportunity and build stronger, more equitable communities. Its work is grounded in the belief that lasting transformation begins with people, not capital alone. Through a one-pocket mindset, Access Ventures seeks to align investments, grants, partnerships, and other resources with its mission. The organization accepts risks that conventional investors may avoid, supports emerging ideas and leaders, and develops financial structures designed to improve access and economic agency. Over the past decade, Access Ventures has invested in companies, funds, community initiatives, and leadership programs addressing challenges such as financial inclusion, accessibility, healthcare, small-business financing, and sustainable development. By combining capital with collaboration and long-term support, Access Ventures aims to demonstrate that financial discipline and measurable social impact can work together to create a more resilient and inclusive economy.

Accion is a global nonprofit dedicated to building a fair and inclusive economy by expanding access to responsible financial services. Founded in 1961, Accion works at the intersection of fintech, investment, and advisory to scale solutions that improve financial health for underserved populations. Through its investment strategies, advisory services, and research initiatives, Accion supports companies and financial institutions reaching millions of people across emerging markets. Its work spans digital banking, credit, payments, and climate-focused financial tools, helping individuals and small businesses gain access to the financial systems they need to grow and thrive.

Acumen is a venture philanthropy organization that invests in visionary entrepreneurs building transformational companies from seed to scale. They focus on funding bold entrepreneurs who are creating inclusive solutions across sectors like sustainable agriculture, quality education, renewable energy, healthy communities, dignified jobs, and gender equality. Their mission is to break the cycle of poverty through patient capital investments in high-innovation, high-impact enterprises. They operate by deploying philanthropic capital to shape markets and support entrepreneurs who are addressing the world's toughest poverty-related challenges, investing where traditional funders won't. Acumen Ventures has established itself as a significant force in the impact investing ecosystem since 2001, with an A to Z directory of portfolio companies spanning over two decades. They matter because they've reinvented the rules of return, prioritizing impact alongside financial sustainability and helping to demonstrate that venture philanthropy can drive meaningful systemic change in underserved communities globally.

Airbnb.org is an independent U.S. 501(c)(3) public charity that pays for free, short-term housing for people affected by disasters and other crises. The organization launched in 2020 after eight years of crisis-housing work through Airbnb's Open Homes program, which began when a host named Shell offered her home at no charge after Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Airbnb.org is legally separate from Airbnb, Inc.; Airbnb covers the charity's operating costs, supplies access to its technology platform and services, and says it does not earn money from Airbnb.org-supported stays. The operating model is housing assistance rather than conventional grantmaking. Airbnb.org works with vetted local nonprofit partners that identify and refer eligible people, volunteers, first responders, refugees, and families traveling for medical care. Airbnb.org then funds bookings on Airbnb's platform. Hosts are generally paid as they would be for an ordinary stay and receive AirCover and specialized support; some separately choose to discount a stay, offer it free, or donate a portion of their payout. An Airbnb.org emergency-stay host should therefore not be described as synonymous with Airbnb's broader commercial-host community. Airbnb.org organizes its work around emergency-response stays, medical stays, and resettlement stays. Its official site says more than 60,000 hosts have helped provide housing to more than 250,000 people since the 2012 origin of the program. It separately reports 1.6 million nights of free emergency housing since Airbnb.org launched in 2020. Those are facilitated stays and nights, not a count of unique guests, grants, or dollars deployed. For January through June 2026, Airbnb.org reported 87 disaster responses, more than 28,000 nights provided, and 5,776 hosts who donated. It also reported that an Airbnb.org booking cost an average of US$110 per night globally over the preceding five years. These organization-reported operating measures show delivery capacity, but they are not assets under management, audited grant expenditures, or a committed funding pool.

The American Heart Association Social Impact Funds are investment vehicles managed by American Heart Association, focused on advancing health equity and improving cardiovascular outcomes. The funds invest in companies addressing social determinants of health, access to care, and innovations that reduce disparities in underserved communities. By combining mission-driven capital with strategic partnerships, the platform supports startups and growth-stage companies working across healthcare, digital health, and community-based solutions that improve long-term health outcomes.

The ASEAN Institute is a trade facilitation organization that focuses on fostering international and intergovernmental collaborations across Southeast Asia's ASEAN trade bloc, which includes Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Their primary focus areas are technology, energy, and infrastructure sectors, where they work to create productive channels for cross-border trade and development. The organization operates by facilitating communication, knowledge exchange, and technology transfer between public and private sector stakeholders across the ASEAN region. Their mission centers on strengthening economic cooperation by connecting global partners with local opportunities, creating meaningful bridges between international investors and Southeast Asian markets through strategic initiatives and structured collaboration programs. The ASEAN Institute plays a significant role in the Southeast Asian economic ecosystem by driving economic growth and innovation through their facilitation services. They matter because they provide essential infrastructure for cross-border collaboration in critical sectors like technology and energy, helping to strengthen the overall ASEAN trade bloc's competitiveness and integration in the global economy.

Ashoka is one of the world’s leading organizations supporting social entrepreneurs. Founded in 1980, Ashoka pioneered the concept of social entrepreneurship and has built a global network of changemakers working to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Through its flagship Ashoka Fellows program, the organization identifies and supports high-impact entrepreneurs with funding, mentorship, and a powerful global network. Ashoka’s broader mission is to create a world where everyone is a changemaker, embedding social innovation across education, business, and civil society.

The Bank of America Charitable Foundation provides grant funding for nonprofits specifically focused on advancing economic mobility. They also operate an extensive program of arts and sports sponsorships designed to support the economic, social and cultural life of the communities where they operate. The foundation operates through multiple giving mechanisms including direct grants, the Bank of America Charitable Foundation Matching Gifts program, and Volunteer Grants program. Their mission centers on supporting economic opportunity while fostering community development through strategic partnerships with nonprofits and cultural organizations. As part of one of the largest financial institutions in the United States, the Bank of America Charitable Foundation plays a significant role in the philanthropic ecosystem by leveraging corporate resources to address economic inequality. Their comprehensive approach combining direct funding, employee engagement through matching gifts, and community sponsorships creates multiple pathways for impact in the communities they serve.

The Barr Foundation is a Boston-based philanthropic organization focused on advancing climate solutions, arts and creativity, and educational opportunity. Founded by Amos Hostetter Jr. and Barbara Hostetter, the foundation supports nonprofits and initiatives that drive systemic change and strengthen communities, particularly in the Boston region. Through long-term partnerships and flexible funding, Barr Foundation backs organizations working on climate resilience, clean energy transition, public education, and cultural vibrancy. Its approach emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and scaling solutions that can deliver lasting impact.

BESTSELLER Foundation is a Danish commercial foundation established in 2015. It is funded by BESTSELLER, the family-owned fashion company, but operates as a separate legal entity from both BESTSELLER A/S and HEARTLAND A/S. The foundation's current strategy focuses on expanding economic opportunity for women, particularly their ability to create, work, and own. Its work is organized around three areas: Creative industries, including fashion, craft, music, and the arts Future of work, including reskilling, childcare, and workforce participation Ownership, including assets, businesses, income, and financial decision-making BESTSELLER Foundation uses both donations and impact investments and describes itself as a long-term, evergreen investor. Over its first 10 years, it reports making more than 25 impact investments and 100 donations across 25 countries. Its geographic focus includes South Asia, especially Bangladesh, as well as Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe. Current and recent partnerships have supported women artisans, small businesses, workforce participation, water resilience, and recovery efforts following major disruptions. The foundation's legal purpose is broader than its current public strategy. Its statutory mandate includes humanitarian work, poverty reduction, entrepreneurship, agriculture, and nature conservation. Earlier investment strategies also placed significant emphasis on circular economy and climate technology. Financial Snapshot At the end of 2024, the foundation reported: - DKK 109.7 million in total assets - DKK 85.9 million in equity - DKK 88.4 million in long-term investments - Approximately DKK 20 million distributed during the year - Approximately DKK 18 million invested during the year BESTSELLER's board also approved a preliminary DKK 250 million commitment for the foundation's 2024 to 2029 strategy. This represents committed future support, not capital already deployed. The foundation does not publish a standard grant size, investment check range, or formal scored application process. Potential partners can contact the team through its website.

Bezos Earth Fund is one of the world’s largest philanthropic initiatives focused on addressing climate change, protecting nature, and accelerating the transition to a sustainable global economy. Established by Jeff Bezos, the fund represents a $10 billion commitment to climate and environmental action through 2030. The organization supports scientists, nonprofits, policymakers, entrepreneurs, Indigenous communities, research institutions, and environmental leaders working to conserve ecosystems, decarbonize industries, transform food systems, advance climate technologies, and improve environmental accountability worldwide.

The BlackRock Foundation is the philanthropic arm of BlackRock, focused on expanding financial security and economic opportunity for individuals and communities. The foundation supports nonprofit organizations and large-scale initiatives that improve access to savings, workforce development, and long-term financial well-being. Through flagship programs like the $100 million Future Builders initiative and the Emergency Savings Initiative, BlackRock Foundation partners with nonprofits, employers, and public sector organizations to build resilient communities and create pathways to stable, well-paying careers.

Bloomberg Philanthropies is the philanthropic organization of Michael Bloomberg, focused on improving lives at scale across the globe. The foundation works across more than 150 countries, supporting initiatives in public health, climate, education, government innovation, and the arts. Its approach combines data-driven decision-making with deep partnerships across governments, nonprofits, and institutions. Bloomberg Philanthropies is known for backing large-scale, measurable programs that aim to deliver systemic change and improve outcomes for millions of people worldwide.

Blue Haven Initiative is an innovative family office that operates as a multi-asset-class impact investor, managing a diversified portfolio spanning public equities, fixed-income holdings, private equity, and direct investments. They are dedicated to putting wealth to work for competitive market returns while generating positive social and environmental change across various sectors. As one of the first family offices created with impact investing as its primary mission and focus, Blue Haven seeks both market rates of financial return and maximum social and environmental impact. They take a total portfolio approach to managing investments, applying rigorous portfolio-management principles while leveraging their flexibility and multigenerational time horizon to deploy diverse forms of capital including traditional investments, grants, and catalytic investments. Blue Haven has established itself as a significant player in the impact investing ecosystem, being recognized as the Impact Asset Owner of the Year in 2018 by the Global Steering Group for Impact Investment. They believe that solving the world's biggest social and environmental issues requires creative long-term investors who prioritize partnership, patience, and continuous learning, positioning themselves as leaders in demonstrating how family offices can drive systemic change.

Blue Meridian Partners is a pioneering philanthropic model that brings together values-aligned philanthropists to find, fund, and scale solutions that increase economic and social mobility for young people and families in America. With an investor mindset, they provide transformative capital to social sector leaders expanding strategies that create opportunity and help break cycles of poverty. The organization employs a rigorous, performance-based approach, treating grants as investments and measuring success through outcomes for people. They make long-term investments in strategies that help individuals reach key success markers from cradle to career, while also investing in organizations that influence public policies and build sustainable infrastructure for mobility over time.

Builders Vision is an investment and philanthropy platform founded by Lukas Walton, focused on scaling solutions across food and agriculture, energy, and ocean systems. The platform combines venture capital, private equity, and philanthropic capital to drive large-scale environmental and social outcomes. Through its integrated model, Builders Vision supports entrepreneurs, funds, and initiatives working to transform global systems. Its approach is rooted in long-term partnerships, market transformation, and deploying flexible capital to accelerate sustainable innovation.

Capricorn Investment Group is a sustainable investment platform that has been serving families, foundations, and institutional investors for over 25 years. The firm provides comprehensive Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) services and impact investment solutions aimed at solving environmental and social issues while building sustainable wealth for clients. With $14-19 billion in assets under management and 46 employees across offices in New York City and Palo Alto, Capricorn has established itself as a leader in sustainable investing. The company was founded in 2000 with the belief that sustainable investment practices can enhance risk-adjusted returns while demonstrating the investment potential in breakthrough commercial solutions to the world's most pressing problems.

Coefficient Giving is a philanthropic funder and advisor that partners with leading donors to multiply their impact. Formerly Open Philanthropy, the organization has directed over $5 billion in grants since 2014, including more than $1 billion in 2025 alone, and works with donors such as Good Ventures and other major philanthropists to identify and fund high-impact giving opportunities. Coefficient operates dedicated funds spanning global health and wellbeing, biosecurity and pandemic preparedness, farm animal welfare, global growth, AI safety, science and global health R&D, air quality, and other strategic cause areas.

The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) is an autonomous intergovernmental financial institution established within the United Nations framework. Established in 1989 with its first project approved in 1991, the CFC provides impact finance to small and medium enterprises, cooperatives, and governments in the commodity sector across developing countries. The organization focuses on creating economic opportunities and unlocking potential in commodity value chains, with particular attention to least developed countries and vulnerable markets. With 101 Member States and 9 Institutional Members, the CFC operates through various mechanisms including direct project financing, technical assistance, and specialized funds like the ACT Fund for climate-resilient agricultural systems.

CoPeace is an impact investing firm that focuses on funding lower middle-market companies in two primary sectors: Healthcare and Sport. They target companies with annual EBITDA of $2M-$5M that demonstrate a commitment to measurable impact on both planet and people, preferring control investments with active board governance rather than passive investments. Their mission centers on driving measurable and sustainable impact by funding and fostering ventures that address important social or environmental problems. As a Certified B Corporation, CoPeace operates under the highest standards of social and environmental impact, embodying the principle of "business as a force for good" and balancing people and profit in all their activities. CoPeace stands out in the impact investing ecosystem by applying institutional-grade investment discipline while maintaining focus on equity, inclusion, and justice. They demonstrate that intentional impact investing can achieve sustainable profitability and competitive risk-adjusted returns, contributing to the global movement of using business as a force for positive change and helping investors align their capital with causes they believe in.

Doris Duke Foundation is a private philanthropic foundation dedicated to building a more creative, equitable, and sustainable future. Established through the legacy of philanthropist Doris Duke, the foundation supports initiatives across arts and culture, environmental conservation, child well-being, medical research, and cross-cultural understanding. The foundation invests in artists, researchers, nonprofit organizations, community leaders, and institutions working to advance creativity, strengthen communities, improve health outcomes, protect natural ecosystems, and foster social progress.

Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation (DRK) is a global venture philanthropy firm that finds, funds, and supports early-stage social impact organizations solving the world's biggest social and environmental problems. Founded by William H. Draper III and Robin Richards Donohoe, who began investing together in the venture industry in 1994, the foundation was formally established in 2002 with a $14 million fund. DRK's core competency is identifying exceptional social entrepreneurs and supporting them intensely through a rigorous 3-year period with unrestricted capital and comprehensive support. This model enables their portfolio organizations to absorb catalytic and transformative capital downstream, helping them scale their impact effectively. The foundation has invested in more than 280 early-stage ventures and brings a venture capital legacy to the social sector.

Finnfund is Finland's development finance institution that invests in responsible and profitable companies in developing countries. The organization provides equity, mezzanine financing, and long-term loans to support sustainable business development. Finnfund focuses on solving major global challenges including poverty, inequality, climate change, and biodiversity loss through strategic investments in emerging markets. The fund operates across multiple sectors including forestry, agriculture, digital infrastructure, energy, and financial institutions, with a strong emphasis on impact measurement and sustainability assessment throughout their investment process.

The Fool Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps Americans living paycheck-to-paycheck move from financial stress to financial freedom. Born out of The Motley Fool community and based in Alexandria, Virginia, the foundation builds and scales solutions that help people save, grow financial knowledge, and strengthen resilience through life's challenges, advancing a mission of financial freedom for all.

Ford Foundation is one of the world’s largest philanthropic foundations, focused on advancing social justice, reducing inequality, strengthening democratic values, and expanding human dignity globally. Founded in 1936, the foundation supports nonprofits, movements, institutions, artists, researchers, and community leaders working to address systemic social, political, and economic challenges. The Ford Foundation operates across multiple regions worldwide and funds initiatives spanning democracy, racial justice, economic inclusion, technology and society, gender equity, arts and culture, journalism, and human rights.

Good Ventures is a private philanthropic foundation founded by Cari Tuna and Dustin Moskovitz with a mission to help humanity thrive. The foundation supports organizations, researchers, and initiatives working to accelerate human progress, reduce suffering, expand opportunity, and mitigate major risks to a flourishing future. Good Ventures selects causes using three primary criteria: importance, neglectedness, and tractability. Its giving spans global health and development, scientific research, economic opportunity, pandemic preparedness, emerging technology risks, and other areas where additional philanthropic capital may produce significant impact. The foundation works closely with external research and grantmaking partners, particularly Coefficient Giving and GiveWell, rather than maintaining a large internal grantmaking team.

The Grantham Foundation for the Protection of the Environment operates through both philanthropic grants and strategic investments to address climate change and environmental degradation. They focus on protecting and improving the health of the global environment through a dual approach of funding environmental advocacy, applied research into climate solutions, and investing in entrepreneurs building green industries and technologies. Their mission is to protect and conserve the natural environment, with communication and collaboration as top priorities to build widespread public support for preventing catastrophic climate change. The Foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) private foundation with five Grantham family trustees, while also working through The Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust, a public charity with independent trustees from major environmental organizations including Rare, The Nature Conservancy, World Wildlife Fund US, and Rocky Mountain Institute. Established by Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham, the Foundation plays a significant role in the environmental ecosystem by addressing what they identify as humanity's greatest challenge - climate change and the race against time to avoid existential threats. Their impact matters because they recognize that environmental philanthropic resources are immense compared to available funding, making strategic alliances and targeted investments in both advocacy and technological innovation crucial for preventing catastrophic environmental change.

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is a global climate finance institution established to support developing countries in their efforts to combat climate change. With a shrinking window of opportunity to address the climate crisis and global temperatures already 1.1°C above pre-industrial levels, GCF focuses on limiting global warming to 1.5°C through strategic investment decisions over the next decade. The fund operates through a comprehensive governance structure including a GCF Board, accredited entities, and national designated authorities to ensure effective climate finance delivery across countries and regions.

GreenLight Fund is a national nonprofit network that matches local communities' unmet needs with evidence-based social innovations. They actively engage with local communities to identify gaps not being addressed and invite best-in-class nonprofits uniquely suited to tackle these challenges. Their mission centers on investing in community-driven change by partnering with local communities to tackle barriers that prevent individuals and families from achieving inclusive prosperity. They operate through a network of sites across multiple cities, working directly with communities to understand their specific needs before bringing in proven solutions. As a national network spanning over a decade of operations, GreenLight Fund has established itself as a significant player in the social innovation ecosystem. Their approach of centering racial equity and focusing on inclusive prosperity positions them as an important bridge between evidence-based interventions and community-identified needs, helping to scale effective solutions across diverse urban markets.

GSG Impact is a global network organization that connects leaders, investors, governments, regulators, and social innovators to improve their impact on society and the environment. They focus on building impact economies, mobilizing private capital for public good, and promoting impact transparency and integrity across different sectors and geographies. Their mission centers on creating an inclusive, equitable, and sustainable economic system where impact becomes a core factor in every investment, business, and government spending decision. GSG operates through a network of national partners, taskforces, strategic partners and affiliations to drive collective action and advance impact investing globally. GSG Impact plays a crucial convening role in the impact ecosystem, bringing together diverse stakeholders to accelerate the transition toward impact-driven decision making. They matter because they serve as a catalyst for systemic change, working to ensure that all investment, business, consumption and government decisions consider their broader social and environmental implications.

Hilton Global Foundation is Hilton’s corporate foundation, launched in 2019 to support the company’s broader Travel with Purpose strategy. It is separate from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, the independent private foundation created from Conrad Hilton’s estate. The Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in communities where Hilton operates. Its current priorities include: - Workforce development and career opportunity - Destination stewardship - Environmental sustainability - Community resilience Hilton’s 2025 reporting says the company and Foundation awarded grants across these areas and surpassed a goal of more than 300 Action Grants. The Foundation also works alongside Hilton hotels, owners, team members, guests, and partners. However, these activities should be treated separately. Foundation grants are distinct from donated hotel stays, volunteer hours, hotel sustainability initiatives, and other forms of in-kind support. Hilton does not currently publish a standard grant size, open request for proposals, or general application process. Its public reporting focuses primarily on selected nonprofit partners and aggregate impact.

Hopelab is a researcher, investor, and convener that focuses on equity-centered solutions for the mental health and well-being of Black, Brown, and Queer young people. They operate through multiple modalities including research, investment in innovators, and funding youth-centered solutions to advance mental health outcomes for underserved communities. Their mission is to advance the mental health and well-being of young people through uncovering knowledge and evidence, investing in innovators, and funding youth-centered solutions. Hopelab operates as an intergenerational collaborator, believing that equitable outcomes require partnership and shifting power dynamics to center young people's perspectives and lived expertise. Hopelab serves as a critical player in the mental health ecosystem by centering equity in all facets of their work and recognizing that systems of oppression like racism, homophobia, transphobia, and wealth inequities are interconnected. They amplify young leaders' voices and create opportunities to challenge existing narratives, spark dialogue, and inspire collective growth, making them essential advocates for dismantling barriers that prevent young people from living joyful and purposeful lives.

Kapor Foundation is a social impact foundation working at the intersection of racial justice and technology. The organization focuses on building a more equitable technology ecosystem by expanding access to computer science education, diversifying entrepreneurship and venture capital, advancing equitable technology policy, and supporting inclusive innovation. Through research, grantmaking, fellowships, policy advocacy, and ecosystem development, the Kapor Foundation supports initiatives designed to increase economic opportunity and representation for Black, Latine, and Native communities across the technology sector.

King Philanthropies is an impact-focused foundation that seeks to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the world's poorest people by multiplying the impact of high-performing leaders and organizations. They focus on combating barriers to economic development through both grants and impact investments, specifically targeting those in extreme poverty defined as living on $2.15 or less per day. The organization operates through a data-driven, evidence-based approach to accomplish the most good, conducting proactive and rigorous due diligence aligned with their core mission. Their investment areas include agriculture, food & water, and girls' education & livelihoods, aligning with what those in extreme poverty need most for their livelihoods. They make grants and impact investments while providing expertise and building networks that enable high-impact solutions to reach more people. King Philanthropies has established itself as a significant player in the impact investing ecosystem, aiming to reach 100 million people with their interventions. They have already made substantial progress toward this goal, having reached 32.9 million lives to date through their strategic partnerships. Their approach of backing non-profits and social ventures that embody essential elements of excellence positions them as a catalyst for scalable solutions addressing global poverty.

Knight Foundation is a national foundation with strong local roots that has been fostering informed and engaged communities for 75 years. The foundation invests in journalism, arts, and economic opportunity to support a more effective democracy and vibrant communities, focusing specifically on the 26 cities and towns where brothers John S. and James L. Knight once owned and operated newspapers. Guided by the Knight brothers' belief that well-informed communities can best determine their own true interests and are essential to a thriving democracy, the foundation supports people, organizations, and insights that lead to healthier communities. Knight Foundation operates as a nonpartisan and community-centered organization, promoting access to information, free and creative expression, and inclusive economic growth across their target communities.

The Kresge Foundation is a strategic philanthropy located in metro Detroit that has been promoting human progress since 1924. The foundation works to expand opportunity in America's cities through grantmaking and social investing, with a central focus on advancing equity and dismantling barriers while building pathways to justice. Operating with six core values, Kresge centers diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of their work and funding approach. The foundation deploys over $160 million annually through grants, loans, and innovative financial tools to strengthen communities across the United States, with particular attention to effective and inclusive community development in urban areas.

LEGO Foundation is an independent Danish corporate foundation dedicated to ensuring every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Established in 1986, the foundation supports initiatives that strengthen childhood through education, play, creativity, wellbeing, and child development. The LEGO Foundation works globally with educators, researchers, nonprofits, governments, and communities to improve learning opportunities for children, particularly those facing barriers related to poverty, disability, conflict, displacement, or unequal access to education. In addition to grantmaking, the foundation deploys impact investments that help scale innovative solutions supporting children and families.

Longview Philanthropy is a philanthropic advisory and grantmaking organization that helps major donors maximize the long-term impact of their giving. Through research, donor education, grant recommendations, and specialized funding vehicles, Longview supports philanthropy focused on addressing global catastrophic risks and safeguarding humanity’s future. The organization works with philanthropists, researchers, policymakers, and institutions to identify high-impact funding opportunities in areas such as artificial intelligence governance, biosecurity, pandemic preparedness, nuclear risk reduction, and other challenges with significant long-term consequences for society.

Lowe’s Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Lowe's Companies, Inc. focused on strengthening America’s skilled trades workforce. Founded in 1957, the foundation supports workforce development, career training, technical education, and community-based programs that prepare individuals for high-demand careers in construction, electrical work, HVAC, plumbing, appliance repair, and related trades. Through its flagship Gable Grants Program, the foundation is investing $250 million to help train 250,000 skilled trades professionals by 2035, addressing one of the largest workforce shortages facing the U.S. economy.

Lumina Foundation is a private philanthropic foundation focused on expanding access to education and workforce training beyond high school. The foundation works to increase attainment of college degrees, industry certifications, and workforce credentials that create pathways to economic mobility, informed citizenship, and long-term prosperity. Lumina partners with education leaders, employers, policymakers, nonprofits, and community organizations to redesign learning systems, reduce barriers to postsecondary education, and improve equitable outcomes for students across the United States.

The MacArthur Foundation is a private philanthropic foundation focused on advancing a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world through grantmaking, impact investments, fellowships, and institutional support. The foundation funds creative individuals, nonprofit organizations, research institutions, and mission-driven initiatives working across climate solutions, democracy, journalism, criminal justice reform, technology and society, global security, and community development. Known globally for the MacArthur Fellows Program, often referred to as the “Genius Grants,” the foundation combines long-term systems thinking with bold investments designed to address complex social and environmental challenges.

Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies (MACP) is among the top ten foundations in the United States, supporting efforts to enhance quality of life and prevent suffering of children, families, and older adults. Founded by the late Margaret A. Cargill, the organization preserves and promotes the environment and arts while encouraging humane treatment of animals. MACP operates through seven programmatic domains: Arts & Cultures, Disaster Relief & Recovery, Environment, Animal Welfare, Quality of Life, Teachers & Students, and Legacy & Opportunity. The foundation follows an invitation-based grantmaking process, partnering with capable organizations to make lasting differences for individuals and communities with particular attention to overlooked causes.

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation is the largest philanthropic organization in the United States dedicated to supporting the arts, humanities, and higher education. Founded in 1969, the foundation funds institutions, artists, scholars, cultural organizations, and public initiatives that strengthen civic life, preserve cultural memory, and expand access to humanistic knowledge and creative expression. The foundation supports projects that advance social justice, public storytelling, historical understanding, cultural preservation, higher education innovation, and community-centered arts and humanities initiatives.

Minderoo Foundation is a proudly Australian philanthropy dedicated to forging a fair future by courageously challenging inequalities and campaigning for meaningful change. The foundation focuses on four key areas: uplifting communities to help all children in Australia reach their full potential, advancing gender equality so all people realize their inherent freedom and equality, protecting natural ecosystems for future generations, and responding agilely to existential threats and urgent challenges. Minderoo maximizes impact by backing those closest to the problems they seek to solve, using a comprehensive approach that includes partnering with organizations through grants and impact investing, advocating for system change and policy reform, developing and testing solutions collaboratively, and generating evidence to drive meaningful change across their focus areas.

The Mott Foundation is a century-old philanthropic organization that promotes a just, equitable and sustainable society through strategic grantmaking worldwide. Founded by automotive pioneer Charles Stewart Mott, the foundation operates from four offices across the U.S., England and South Africa to support nonprofits on a global scale. The foundation focuses on empowering communities through four core program areas: Civil Society, Youth Engagement, Environment, and Flint Area initiatives. Their approach emphasizes strengthening what founder Charles Stewart Mott called 'the capacity for accomplishment' by supporting individuals and institutions working together to create positive change in their communities.

Mozilla Foundation is a global nonprofit organization working to build a healthier internet and more trustworthy technology ecosystem. As the parent organization of Mozilla Corporation, the foundation supports open-source innovation, ethical AI, digital rights, internet health, and community-driven technology initiatives. Mozilla Foundation funds and supports technologists, artists, researchers, educators, and activists building alternatives to harmful digital systems and advancing technology that prioritizes people, transparency, equity, and public interest.

One Acre Fund is a nonprofit agricultural service provider that supplies smallholder farmers across Sub-Saharan Africa with quality seed, fertilizer, financing, training, and last-mile delivery. Rather than one-time charity, the organization invests in farmers to help them grow more food and earn more income on the same plot of land — creating pathways out of hunger and poverty while strengthening rural economies.

Pharo Foundation is a mission-driven, impact-oriented organization that designs, funds, and operates economic development programmes toward a vibrant, productive, and self-reliant Africa. The foundation focuses on three core missions: education, water, and productivity, operating primarily in the Horn of Africa including Ethiopia, Somaliland, Rwanda, and Kenya. Distinguished as a privately funded organization, Pharo Foundation combines sustainable ventures with non-profit projects, prioritizing problem-solving, research, and economic empowerment. In 2019, the foundation expanded its approach by adding a commercial arm called Pharo Ventures, which operates for-profit social enterprises to complement its non-profit activities and create sustainable impact across the continent.

REDF invests in businesses that reveal and reinforce the talent of people breaking through barriers to employment. They focus specifically on employment social enterprises - businesses that create jobs and opportunities for individuals who face significant challenges in accessing traditional employment pathways. The organization operates through a comprehensive approach that combines capital, capacity building, and community support to help their portfolio enterprises grow further and faster. Their mission centers on building a thriving and inclusive society where all people have the jobs and support they need to realize their full potential, guided by the vision of creating an economy that works for everyone. REDF plays a critical role in the social enterprise ecosystem by not only providing direct investment and support to employment-focused businesses, but also by evaluating what works and sharing their learnings to drive broader policy and systems change. Their multi-faceted approach spans from early-stage accelerator programs to growth-stage investments and advocacy partnerships with government entities, positioning them as both an investor and a thought leader in advancing employment opportunities for underserved populations.

Rippleworks is a nonprofit foundation founded in 2015 by Chris Larsen and Doug Galen to provide practical support to social impact organizations scaling their operations. The organization was formed as one of the first-ever cryptocurrency-endowed foundations and operates from Redwood City, California. Rippleworks offers a comprehensive suite of programs including short-term advisory projects pairing organizations with industry experts, one-on-one expert office hours, interactive leadership development workshops through their Leaders Studio program, and flexible catalytic capital investments. Their mission focuses on helping social ventures address critical challenges in education, healthcare, environmental resilience, and community development by providing the operational expertise and resources needed to scale faster and improve more lives in the U.S. and around the world.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is a leading national philanthropy dedicated to transforming health in our lifetime through bold and innovative approaches. The foundation works collaboratively with others to achieve health equity faster and create a future where health is no longer a privilege, but a fundamental right for all. RWJF focuses on taking bold leaps to address systemic health challenges and promote inclusive solutions that benefit communities across the nation. The foundation operates with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognizing that achieving true health equity requires addressing the root causes of health disparities and working toward comprehensive transformation of health systems.

The Rockefeller Foundation is one of the world’s largest and most influential philanthropic organizations, focused on advancing human well-being through large-scale investments in energy access, food systems, health, economic opportunity, climate resilience, and emerging technologies. Founded in 1913, the foundation partners with governments, nonprofits, corporations, and local communities to tackle systemic global challenges through innovative finance, data, and technology-driven solutions. The foundation is known for making ambitious “big bets” aimed at improving the lives of hundreds of millions of people worldwide, particularly in underserved and economically vulnerable communities.

Salesforce Foundation is the grantmaking foundation associated with Salesforce and dates to the company's 1999 founding and 1-1-1 philanthropy model. It supports education-focused nonprofits and public-school partners, with current emphasis on academic success, strong educators, career readiness and access to future-oriented skills. The legal foundation and its grants must be distinguished from Salesforce, Inc.'s broader corporate philanthropy and employee programs. Salesforce.org is also not a synonym for Salesforce Foundation. Salesforce.org historically organized Salesforce's nonprofit and education technology business, but its domain now redirects to Salesforce's commercial Nonprofit Cloud page. Product donations and discounts through the Power of Us program, employee volunteer time, employee-directed matching and Salesforce Foundation grants are related parts of the company's social-impact model but are different resources. The current Foundation page highlights named grantees and Salesforce-announced education grant totals, including a September 2026 announcement of $27 million in new education grants. That announced cohort amount is not a perpetual pool, AUM, independently verified outcome or generally available award range. No broad open Foundation grant application was verified, so this profile does not publish an application URL or check size.

Shell Foundation is a philanthropic foundation that enables millions of people in Africa and Asia to increase their incomes with clean energy solutions. The foundation focuses on three core people: smallholder farmers, transporters, and micro-entrepreneurs, working to impact their livelihoods through innovative partnerships and catalytic finance. The organization partners with public and private organizations to foster early-stage innovation and scale commercial clean energy solutions. Shell Foundation emphasizes its independence as key to delivering its mission and maintains strategic partnerships, including a unique partnership with the FCDO, to maximize impact across their target regions.

Siegel Family Endowment is a philanthropic foundation focused on understanding and shaping the impact of technology on society. Founded by David Siegel, the organization funds research, nonprofits, civic initiatives, and community-driven innovation at the intersections of learning, work, infrastructure, and emerging technology. Using an inquiry-driven grantmaking approach inspired by the scientific method, Siegel Family Endowment supports organizations and researchers exploring how technology can strengthen equity, opportunity, and public-interest outcomes in rapidly changing social and economic systems.

The Skoll Foundation catalyzes transformational social change by investing in, connecting, and championing social entrepreneurs and other social innovators who together advance bold and equitable solutions to the world's most pressing problems. They focus on supporting social entrepreneurs who offer compelling visions, creative solutions, and proven approaches to addressing global challenges. Created in 1999 by Jeff Skoll, the Foundation operates with a clear mission to build a sustainable world of peace and prosperity for all. Their approach centers on three core activities: investing in social entrepreneurs and innovators, connecting their community to drive transformational change, and championing those who advance bold and equitable solutions. The Skoll Foundation plays a significant role in the social innovation ecosystem by hosting the annual Skoll World Forum and maintaining a community of social entrepreneurs working on large-scale change. They have established themselves as a leading voice in supporting social enterprises that aim to achieve impact at scale, even during times of crisis and mass disruption.

The Sobrato Family Foundation is the philanthropic arm of The Sobrato Organization, a multi-generational, family-owned firm based in Silicon Valley that has been operating for over 65 years. The foundation advances the Sobrato family's collective philanthropic interests by promoting access to high-quality education, career pathways, and essential human services to make Silicon Valley a place of opportunity for all its residents. The foundation partners with communities to ensure long-term economic, social, and environmental resilience. They operate programs like the Impact Lab, which provides nonprofit organizations with peer-to-peer and expert-led learning opportunities over 18-month periods. The Sobrato Family is committed to building a strong and vibrant Silicon Valley community through both business and philanthropic leadership, leveraging their extensive real estate and investment expertise to support their charitable goals.

Society for Science is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting science through comprehensive education programs, prestigious science competitions, and publications including Science News magazine and Science News Explores. The organization operates world-class science research competitions for students, including the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair, and the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge, which nurture and celebrate young innovators tackling the world's most challenging problems. Their mission centers on expanding scientific literacy, effective STEM education, and scientific research through informing, educating, and inspiring communities. The organization operates as a membership-based nonprofit focused on promoting understanding and appreciation of science and its vital role in human advancement. They provide various programs including STEM outreach, teacher conferences, research grants, and educational resources to support scientific learning at multiple levels. Society for Science has been a champion for science education and research for more than 100 years, creating significant impact in the scientific ecosystem by identifying and supporting future scientific leaders. Their competitions and programs create lifelong connections that empower the next generation of scientists and researchers. The organization's sustained commitment to scientific advancement has helped shape the careers of countless young scientists who go on to make breakthrough discoveries and innovations.

The Surdna Foundation, established in 1917 by John Emory Andrus, supports social justice reform, healthy environments, inclusive economies, and thriving cultures across the United States. The foundation works to dismantle barriers that limit opportunity to create more prosperous, culturally enriching, and sustainable communities. In 2017, Surdna launched a $100 million commitment to impact investing that works alongside their grantmaking efforts. Their investment approach combines mission-related investments (MRIs) and program-related investments (PRIs) to advance their mission while generating risk-adjusted returns and building the field of impact investing.

T1D Fund is the world's first scaled venture fund dedicated exclusively to type 1 diabetes, operating as an impact investment fund that supports promising companies through equity investments and expertise. They focus specifically on accelerating treatments, prevention, and cures for the approximately 9 million people living with T1D globally. The fund operates as a powerful platform for collaboration, using catalytic capital and expertise to de-risk investments and create a flywheel effect that attracts other investors to the T1D space. As a wholly owned, not-for-profit independently run subsidiary of Breakthrough T1D, they leverage their intellectual capital and expert network to offer comprehensive support to portfolio companies, steering them through regulatory, clinical, and commercial milestones. With over $200 million in assets under management and 25+ active portfolio companies, T1D Fund creates significant impact in the diabetes ecosystem by reinvesting 100% of returns to propel continuous progress. Their unique position as subject matter experts combined with access to Breakthrough T1D's extensive network of research, clinical, and medical expertise enables them to transform the landscape of T1D investment and accelerate the development of life-changing therapies.

The Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF) is devoted to developing a brighter future for millions of children and young people at risk of poor educational, economic, social and health outcomes. The foundation works to strengthen families, build stronger communities and create opportunities for vulnerable youth across America. The foundation serves kids and families by advancing research, empowering communities and influencing decision makers to invest in evidence-based solutions. Through comprehensive strategies spanning child welfare, juvenile justice, economic opportunity, and community change, AECF addresses systemic challenges facing at-risk children and youth while promoting racial equity and inclusion in all their work.

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation is a private philanthropic foundation focused on advancing social equity, environmental sustainability, reproductive health, scientific innovation, and resilient communities. Established in 1964 by David and Lucile Packard, the foundation supports nonprofits, institutions, researchers, movements, and mission-driven initiatives working to create enduring solutions for people and the planet. The foundation operates across interconnected program areas including climate, oceans, democracy, reproductive health, racial justice, children and families, scientific research, and mission investing.

The Home Depot Foundation is the U.S. corporate foundation associated with The Home Depot, established in 2002. Its current mission centers on improving the homes and lives of U.S. veterans, training people for skilled trades and helping communities recover from natural disasters. Foundation grants should be distinguished from The Home Depot's retail donations, Team Depot volunteer labor and in-kind building materials, even when several forms of support appear in one project. The Foundation reports that since 2011 it has invested more than $650 million in veteran causes and improved more than 70,000 veteran homes and facilities. It has pledged to invest $750 million in veteran causes by 2030 and $50 million in skilled-trades training through Path to Pro. These are organization-reported cumulative investment, improvement and forward-commitment figures, not AUM, cash on hand, independently verified housing outcomes or amounts available in a current application cycle. Its Veteran Housing Grants Program is a genuine public proposal route for eligible 501(c)(3) organizations developing or rehabilitating multifamily permanent supportive housing for veterans. The official page says proposals are accepted year-round, lists three 2026 decision cycles and states typical program awards of $100,000 to $500,000. Because that range applies only to this specialized program rather than all Foundation grants, the database's general check-size fields remain empty; the detail is preserved in eligibility and decision sections.

The Kresge Foundation is a national philanthropic organization based in metro Detroit that has been promoting human progress since 1924. The foundation works to expand opportunity in America's cities through strategic grantmaking and social investing, with a focus on advancing equity and dismantling barriers to justice. Kresge deploys over $160 million annually through grants, loans, and innovative financial tools to strengthen communities. The foundation operates across multiple program areas including American Cities, Arts & Culture, Detroit, Education, Environment, Health, and Human Services. Central to their approach is diversity, equity and inclusion, which they center in all their operations and funding decisions to create more equitable opportunities in urban communities.

The Nathan Cummings Foundation (NCF) is a multigenerational family foundation rooted in the Jewish tradition of social justice, working to create a more just, vibrant, sustainable, and democratic society. The foundation seeks to advance Racial, Environmental & Economic Justice (REEJ) in the U.S. and Israel-Palestine by partnering with social change organizations that have creative and catalytic solutions to climate change and inequality. NCF operates through multiple focus areas including racial justice, economic justice, environmental justice, and combating antisemitism, with place-based initiatives in the U.S. South and Israel-Palestine regions.

The UPS Foundation, Inc. is the U.S. private foundation associated with United Parcel Service, Inc., established in 1951 and reported. It is legally distinct from UPS's commercial shipping business while drawing on the company's logistics expertise, employee volunteer network, partnerships, and financial support. Corporate disaster deployments, donated transportation, employee giving, and foundation grants may work together but are not the same legal or accounting category. The foundation's current public framing emphasizes health and humanitarian relief, equity and economic empowerment, local engagement, and protection of the planet. Disaster work often combines grants with logistics expertise and transport donated by UPS. Community programs can include employee volunteerism and locally informed partnerships. Environmental work has included tree planting and resilience. These activities are broader than conventional cash grantmaking, and public contribution totals may combine forms of support.

The Visa Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Visa, focused on advancing inclusive economies and helping underserved communities thrive through financial inclusion, small business support, humanitarian assistance, and community development initiatives. Founded in 2017, the foundation partners with nonprofits, social enterprises, and mission-driven organizations around the world to expand access to digital financial systems, entrepreneurial resources, and economic opportunities, with a strong emphasis on women-owned and underserved small businesses.

Vodafone Foundation is an independent UK charity associated with Vodafone and principally funded by Vodafone Group Plc. The foundation reports more than 30 years of activity and is governed by a board of trustees. It connects Vodafone's charitable giving, technology, connectivity, employees, and market presence with specialist partners. Country-level Vodafone foundations and programs may be separate local entities, so this profile describes the group foundation rather than collapsing every national organization into one legal body. Its current strategy has three global challenges: digital learning and inclusion; tackling harm and abuse; and resilience and response in times of crisis. Programs include digital education for refugees and young people, digital confidence, technology supporting survivors of domestic abuse, maternal-health referral and transport systems, emergency communications, and crisis-response tools. Some support is cash, but much of the model is co-designed technology, connectivity, employee expertise, and long-term program delivery; these in-kind and operational contributions are not equivalent to grants. The foundation says it is not a traditional grant funder and does not respond to unsolicited funding requests. It instead builds long-term partnerships with shared responsibility for design, delivery, evaluation, and innovation. The reported goal of improving 300 million lives by 2025 is an organization-defined aggregate claim, not a count of grants or independently verified causal outcomes. No broadly applicable cheque range or open application route is published.

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) is a mission-driven foundation that supports children, families and communities to strengthen and create conditions that propel vulnerable children to achieve success. Founded by W.K. Kellogg in 1931 with earnings from his cereal company, the foundation envisions a nation where all children have an equitable and promising future and where all children thrive. WKKF operates through multiple investment approaches including traditional grants, mission-driven investments, and private equity funds. Their comprehensive approach focuses on ensuring children have access to healthy food, good health, early care and education, and families with good jobs and career prospects. The foundation works both nationally and internationally, partnering to share information and resources to help communities create lasting change.

Wellspring Philanthropic Fund operated for 25 years as a foundation dedicated to supporting human rights and social and economic justice for all people. From its launch in 2001 until its planned wind-down by 2028, Wellspring maintained a grantmaking approach rooted in respect for human dignity and worth. The foundation supported thousands of organizations working to strengthen communities both in the U.S. and globally, with a particular focus on addressing systemic drivers of inequity, building power among marginalized communities, and countering structural discrimination. Wellspring believed that social justice movements should employ means consistent with their ideals while giving agency to the people whose interests they seek to advance.

William T. Grant Foundation is a philanthropic foundation dedicated to supporting research that improves the lives of young people in the United States. The foundation funds rigorous studies focused on reducing inequality in youth outcomes and improving the use of research evidence in public policy, education, social services, and youth-serving systems. Through research grants, scholar programs, institutional partnerships, and capacity-building initiatives, the foundation helps generate evidence that can inform policies and practices affecting young people ages 5 to 25.