Downtown Detroit Partnership
Grant in 2025
Downtown Detroit Partnership is a nonprofit organization that develops and implements innovative programs and initiatives to help businesses.
Amjambo Africa
Grant in 2025
Amjambo Africa is a nonprofit journalism organization that covers issues about diversity and immigration. It is Maine's most inclusive newsroom and publish content.
American Journalism Project
Grant in 2025
The American Journalism Project is the first venture philanthropy organization dedicated to local news by investing in and building nonprofit newsrooms that are sustained by and look like the people they serve. We make catalytic investments in nonprofit news organizations, partner with communities to launch new organizations, and coach leaders as they grow and sustain their newsrooms.
Public Media Company
Grant in 2024
Public Media Company is a national nonprofit that provides comprehensive consulting services for strengthening, expanding and financing public media in communities nationwide. They are committed to creating market based, regional and national operating solutions that result in more efficient uses of resources that will add value to the public media system.
INIT is a non-profit organization empowering underserved communities to launch careers in technology.
Signal Akron
Grant in 2023
Signal Akron operates as a new non-profit news source. Signal Akron will have a 9-person editorial team producing high-quality journalism in numerous formats and across multiple platforms, and will be free to access.
Santa Clara University Endowment
Grant in 2022
Santa Clara University is a prominent Jesuit, Catholic educational institution located in Silicon Valley, California. Established in 1851, it offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including business, humanities, law, and science and technology, serving over 8,000 students. The university is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, reflected in its high graduation rates and dedication to ethical and social justice principles. Santa Clara University also oversees an endowment fund, which plays a crucial role in supporting scholarships, faculty positions, research initiatives, and various academic programs. The management of the endowment is entrusted to the board of trustees, ensuring that the financial resources are utilized to enhance the university's mission and support its educational objectives.
MediaJustice
Grant in 2022
MediaJustice is a national racial justice organizing hub that champions the media and technology rights of communities of color and America’s poor. It's mission is to build a powerful movement for a more just and participatory media and digital world—with racial equity and human rights for all.
Syracuse University
Grant in 2022
Syracuse University, founded in 1870, is a private research university located in New York State. It offers a diverse array of educational programs, granting bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional degrees across various fields, including business administration, engineering, and the liberal arts. The university is known for its strong emphasis on research and collaboration between students and faculty, fostering an environment conducive to innovation and personal growth. With nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students from all 50 U.S. states and over 120 countries, Syracuse cultivates a vibrant and inclusive community. The institution also has a robust study-abroad program, with nearly half of its students participating in international learning experiences. Syracuse University is committed to supporting its students through grants, scholarships, and financial aid, while maintaining a strong focus on veteran support. Its dynamic campus life is enriched by acclaimed arts programs and a spirited athletics culture, contributing to a sense of pride and belonging among its students and alumni, who number over a quarter million worldwide.
CodePath.org is a nonprofit organization established in 2013 and located in San Francisco, California. It focuses on enhancing diversity in the technology sector by transforming computer science education at over 30 colleges and universities. CodePath.org provides professional developers and university students with mobile engineering classes, while also improving college computer science programs by offering curriculum support, technical teaching tools, grading assistance, and instructor training. This initiative aims to improve student job outcomes without incurring costs for students or educational institutions.
ArtsNow is an innovative non-profit connecting arts, culture, community events & artists thru collaboration.
Nightlight Cinema
Grant in 2020
The Nightlight Cinema is an independent, nonprofit movie theater. Advancing cinema and community in tandem.
Center for Black Innovation
Grant in 2020
The Center for Black Innovation is a national non-profit organization dedicated to empowering under-resourced and minority students through technology education. It focuses on cultivating diverse talent and leadership to foster smart cities and communities. The organization offers a variety of learning opportunities, including summer camps, weekend boot camps, and year-round courses that emphasize creativity, problem solving, entrepreneurship, and network development. By teaching coding and technology skills, the Center aims to equip students to create and innovate within their own communities.
Catchafire
Venture Round in 2017
Catchafire is a New York-based company established in 2009 with an additional office in San Francisco. It operates an online platform that connects skilled volunteers with nonprofits and social enterprises, facilitating meaningful pro bono experiences. Catchafire works with companies to develop employee volunteer programs, offering projects such as infographic design, website visual design, bookkeeping, and brand messaging. As a certified B-Corporation, it is committed to driving positive change in the social good sector by efficiently matching professionals' skills with organizations' needs.
FORWARD Platform
Seed Round in 2016
FORWARD is an Integrated Program Administration solution that helps governments and non-profits administer resources to communities quickly, securely, and equitably.
Change.org
Series C in 2014
Change.org is the world's largest social change platform, boasting over 150 million users across 196 countries. It empowers individuals to initiate campaigns, gather support, and collaborate with decision-makers to effect change in their communities. The platform focuses on social justice petitions, allowing users to advocate for various causes. As a certified B-corporation, Change.org is committed to creating a positive impact. The organization has attracted investment from notable figures such as Bill Gates, Arianna Huffington, and Richard Branson, as well as the Omidyar Network, founded by eBay's Pierre Omidyar.
Catchafire
Series A in 2014
Catchafire is a New York-based company established in 2009 with an additional office in San Francisco. It operates an online platform that connects skilled volunteers with nonprofits and social enterprises, facilitating meaningful pro bono experiences. Catchafire works with companies to develop employee volunteer programs, offering projects such as infographic design, website visual design, bookkeeping, and brand messaging. As a certified B-Corporation, it is committed to driving positive change in the social good sector by efficiently matching professionals' skills with organizations' needs.
Change.org
Venture Round in 2013
Change.org is the world's largest social change platform, boasting over 150 million users across 196 countries. It empowers individuals to initiate campaigns, gather support, and collaborate with decision-makers to effect change in their communities. The platform focuses on social justice petitions, allowing users to advocate for various causes. As a certified B-corporation, Change.org is committed to creating a positive impact. The organization has attracted investment from notable figures such as Bill Gates, Arianna Huffington, and Richard Branson, as well as the Omidyar Network, founded by eBay's Pierre Omidyar.
Ushahidi is a non-profit technology company based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2008. It specializes in developing free and open-source software designed for information collection, visualization, and interactive mapping. The company's flagship platform allows users to crowdsource information through various channels, including SMS, email, Twitter, and the Web. Ushahidi also offers SwiftRiver, a tool for filtering and verifying real-time data from diverse sources, and Crowdmap, a simplified version of its platform that enables users to deploy their own mapping applications without extensive technical setup. By democratizing access to information and enhancing transparency, Ushahidi empowers individuals to share their stories and facilitates effective crisis response through citizen-generated data.