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51		DETROIT, MI
52		MOLINE, IL
53		CINCINNATI, OH
54		VILLANOVA, PA
55		BURLINGTON, NC
56		GRAND RAPIDS, MI
57		FORT BELVOIR, VA
58		INDIANAPOLIS, IN
59		Rochester, MN
60		Lawrenceburg, IN
61		WASHINGTON, DC
62		ST PAUL, MN
63		Houston, TX
64		HARDINSBURG, KY
65		ELMHURST, IL
66		BLOOMINGTON, MN
67		Upper Marlboro, MD
68		Raleigh, NC
69		DOYLESTOWN, PA
70		PICKERINGTON, OH
71		CHARLOTTE, NC
72		HUNTINGDON VALLEY, PA
73		Wilmington, DE
74		Dayton, OH
75		KENOSHA, WI
76		FOSTER CITY, CA
77		SALT LAKE CITY, UT
78		HOUSTON, TX
79		NIWOT, CO
80		HOUSTON, TX
81		OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
82		HONOLULU, HI
83		GULFPORT, MS
84		MANHATTAN BCH, CA
85		ALAMEDA, CA
86		LOUISVILLE, MS
87		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
88		ATLANTA, GA
89		Spokane, WA
90		Boise, ID
91		SALT LAKE CTY, UT
92		HOUSTON, TX
93		OAKLAND, CA
94		OLYMPIA, WA
95		Bradenton, FL
96		SAN JOSE, CA
97		CONYERS, GA
98		Nashville, TN
99		SANTA FE, NM
100		KANSAS CITY, MO

THE GRANTS FROM ALLOW ENTREPRENEURS TO LAUNCH NEW BUSINESSES OR ASSIST IN STABLIZING OR EXPANDING EXISTING ONES. TO DATE, THESE BUSINESSES HAVE BEEN LOCATED IN THE DETROIT NEIGHBORHOODS AND THE MAJORITY OF THESE HAVE BEEN MINORITY-OWNED.

THE MISSION OF . IS TO PROVIDE A MULTI-CULTURAL MARKET FOR ENTREPRENEURS IN A DIVERSE WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE, TO BRING TOGETHER MINORITIES IN THE COMMUNITY AND ALLOW SMALL BUSINESSES THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROMOTE AND GROW THEIR BUSINESSES, AND TO PROMOTE A PRIMARILY MINORITY NEIGHBORHOOD.

LIGHTSHIP FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR EARLY STAGE COMPANIES LED BY UNDERREPRESENTED INDIVIDUALS TO OBTAIN SEED FUNDING FOR THEIR DEVELOPING COMPANIES.

IS A STARTUP INCUBATOR THAT HELPS DISPLACED AND CONFLICT-AFFECTED ENTREPRENEURS START AND GROW THEIR BUSINESSES.

Support educational programs in foreign countries.

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT HOLISTIC REVITALIZATION OF NEIGHBORHOODS IN AND AROUND GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN BY COORDINATING AND INVESTING IN ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE LOW AND MIXED-INCOME HOUSING; FOSTERING CRADLE-TO-CAREER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES; REINVIGORATING NEIGHBORHOOD ECONOMIES THROUGH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, LOCAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT; AND ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS EFFORTS; AND BY ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE FOREGOING.

The is dedicated to offering comprehensive education and advisory services that outline a road map for the growth and success of minority and/or veteran women entrepreneurs.

IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION WORKING MINORITY YOUTH AND ADULTS ON TECH AND TECH-ENABLED SKILLS INCLUDING CODING, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

believes that there should be zero barriers to entrepreneurship in Rochester. supports entrepreneurs with navigation, education, events, and storytelling to help foster an inclusive, diverse, and equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem.

The is a nonprofit organization that provides educational programming focused on leadership, entrepreneurship and career development. The also works with the business community to develop and administer workforce development opportunities.

THE PARTNERS WITH COMMITTED COMMUNITY LEADERS TO HELP MAKE OUR COUNTRY A MORE JUST, FAIR, AND EQUITABLE PLACE TO LIVE, WORK, AND RAISE FAMILIES. IT FOCUSES ON SUPPORTING INNOVATIVE SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP, EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES, AND ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS THAT LIFT UP COMMUNITIES AND CREATE REAL AND LASTING CHANGE.

PROVIDE EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR ENTREPRENEURS IDENTIFYING AS WOMEN, BLACK, INDIGENOUS, PEOPLE OF COLOR (BIPOC), AND LGBTQ+ IN ORDER TO ELIMINATE PREJUDICE AND DISCRIMINATION IN THE ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM.

TO PROVIDE FOR THE VULNERABLE BY JOINING FORCES WITH CHRISTIAN ENTREPRENEURS/FOUNDATIONS IN THE CONVICTION THAT GOD HAS GIVEN TALENTS TO EACH MAN TO USE FOR MAKING AN IMPACT FOR THE LORDS KINGDOM

To raise (e.g. by sale of deceased namesake's art) and disperse funds to yet unidentified individuals exhibiting a passionate, adventurous, intellectual, and entrepreneurial spirit in order to promote and foster those values.

The Corporation may engage in any activities permissible under Section 501(c)(3). Its principal mission is to educate and develop women entrepreneurs, with emphasis on women who are from or who will serve low-income and underserved communities.

TO SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURS AT EVERY STAGE

RTB serves as a community liaison that bridges Black entrepreneurs with reputable resources to infiltrate generational wealth and capital in the black community.

The main purpose of our organization is to connect youth basketball players to STEM, support entrepreneurship, finance, community involvement, holistic wellness, enhancing leadership skills throughout.

SUPPORT EARLY STAGE STARTUPS

Create innovative opportunities that spark entrepreneurial spirit, community involvement, and promotes the well being of all people, promoting peace, justice, and freedom through services, philanthropy.

TO DEVELOP AND PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING DESIGNED TO RETOOL, EQUIP, AND EDUCATE THE HISPANIC ENTREPRENEURIAL AND START-UP COMMUNITY IN THE CHARLOTTE, NC REGION, INCLUDING THOSE SEEKING JOB SKILLS TO OBTAIN GOOD EMPLOYMENT WITH A LOCAL COMPANY.

THE PROVIDES EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN ENTREPRENEURIAL AND SOCIAL-POLICY SKILLS TO RECENT UNIVERSITY GRADUATES; AND TO WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES (BOTH NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY).

A faith-based non-profit centered around word, service and table. A space for worship and teaching, and supporting culinary entrepreneurs with commercial kitchen space and business training.

Advance and support entreprneurship, entrepreneurial thinking and sustainable small business development among disadvantaged and underrepresented populations, including Black, low income, other minority, women, young, veterans and others.

THE MISSION OF LIGHT STREAM OUTREACH MINISTRIES IS THE STARTUP AND OPERATION OF THREE CHURCHES IN MONROVIA, LIBERIA AND THE OPERATION AND SETUP OF THE LIGHT STREAM ACADEMY CHRISTIAN PRIMARY SCHOOL IN LIBERIA.

The purpose of MBA is to coordinate and consolidate the minority people, entrepreneurs and educators of the San Francisco Bay Area.

THE IS A 501 (C)(3) NONPROFIT WHOSE MISSION IS TO FOCUS ON THE ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT OF THE MINORITY COMMUNITY THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP. WE WORK TO END CYCLES OF POVERTY, ELIMINATE GENERATIONAL WEALTH GAPS, AND BUILD SELF-RELIANCE THROUGH SMALL OWNERSHIP. WE ARE A SMALL AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION RESOURCE COMMITTED TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND EMPOWERMENT OF THE LATINO / HISPANIC, AND OTHER UNDERSERVED, COMMUNITIES. WE SUPPORT EXISTING AND NEW MINORITY ENTREPRENEURS AND SMALL OWNERS IN BECOMING SELF-RELIANT AND BUILDING WEALTH.

TO UNITE EXECUTIVES AND INMATES THROUGH ENTREPRENEURIAL PASSION AND SERVANT LEADERSHIP TO TRANSFORM LIVES, RESTORE FAMILIES AND REBUILD COMMUNITIES.

joins with other organizations to eradicate poverty through entrepreneurial training.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

EDUCATING, MENTORING AND COACHING WOMEN WHO ARE SEEKING EDUCATION ON THE PROCESS AND FRAMEWORK OF PUBLIC POLICY TRAINING AND TO ACQUIRE ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS TO HELP START AND GROW A BUSINESS.

WAS ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE AND PERPETUATE FILIPINO CULTURE AND CUSTOMS IN THE STATE OF HAWAII, TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND PROVIDE FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS IN THE STATE OF HAWAII, AND TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE ENTREPRENEURSHIP AMONG WOMEN OF FILIPINA ANCESTRY IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT THROUGH TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITIES WHICH PROVIDE SAFE, QUALITY HOUSING FOR THE WORKFORCE AND SPECIAL NEED RESIDENTS OF THE MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES THAT WILL ADD/RETAIN JOBS IN THE OR THAT CREATE ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITIES.

is organized exclusively to expand the educational opportunities for emerging and established women .

WE ARE CATALYZING MARKETS CLEAN ENERGY AND SAFE WATER PRODUCTS DEVELOPING COUNTRIES.

TO SUPPORT, EDUCATE, CREATE AND PROMOTE ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND ECONOMIC ACTIVITY FOR THE COMMON GOOD OF COUNTY, MS AND TO MAINTAIN PROGRAMS FOR DONATIONS TO PROMOTE AND MARKET THE AND FOR RELIEF IN REGUARD TO ANY FEDERAL OR STATE DECLARED DISASTER.

PROVIDE ENTREPRENEURS WITH ACCESS TO CAPITAL, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE and NETWORKS TO INCREASE THEIR INCOME and BUILD ASSETS.

THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO ELEVATE MORE EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS THAT IMPROVE EQUALITY AND BUILD TRUST IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR. THE PUSHES ATLANTA TO BE A SMART, EQUITABLE, AND ENGAGED CITY BY INVESTING IN COMMUNITY-DRIVEN IDEAS, SUPPORTING SOCIAL ENTERPRISES, AND ENGAGING PEOPLE IN DIALOGUE AND ACTION. WE DO THIS BY SUPPORTING AND INVESTING IN PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS WHO ARE ALREADY ON THE GROUND WITH PRODUCTS OR SERVICES THAT MAKE THE PUBLIC SECTOR MORE EFFECTIVE, INNOVATIVE, AND PARTICIPATORY. WE HOST PROGRAMS COMMUNITY BASED SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS AT ALL STAGES, BUT WE FOCUS OUR INVESTMENTS ON EARLY STAGE, UNTESTED PROJECTS.

We provide education, tools, resources, and support to empower individuals, non-government agencies, and/or entrepreneurs in developing countries toward economic development for improved communities.

Hub was formed to be an entrepreneurial support center for start-up companies. Rent is charged to start-ups at a reduced rate. A non-profit corporation has been retained to manage support services. Investments included flooring, window coverings, copier webcasting production equipment.

TO PROVIDE ENTREPRENEURS, YOUNG PROFESSIONALS AND SMALL OWNERS THE CRITICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, TOOLS AND SUPPORT NECESSARY TO INCREASE THEIR SUCCESS AND STRENGTHEN THE ECONOMY.

LEVERAGES ENTREPRENEURSHIP TO DRIVE IMPACT AT SCALE. IT SUPPORTS ENTREPRENEURS WHO ARE BUILDING SOLUTIONS IN THREE CORE THEMATIC AREAS - SUSTAINABILITY, FINANCIAL HEALTH, AND THE FUTURE OF WORK; AND DRIVES IMPACT AT SCALE BY DEMOCRATIZING ENTREPRENEURSHIP, LOOKING BEYOND EQUITY, AND ENABLING INCLUSIVE CAPITAL. TO EXECUTE ITS MISSION, THE ORGANIZATION HAS DISPERSED TEAMS IN BANGALORE, INDIA; MUMBAI, INDIA; NAIROBI, KENYA; MEXICO CITY, MEXICO; LONDON, UK; AND ACROSS THE UNITED STATES.

TO HELP UNDERREPRESENTED ENTREPRENEURS PLAN, LAUNCH AND GROW BUSINESSES THROUGH ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING, TRAINING, AND ACCESS TO CAPITAL.

OUR MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SYSTEMS THAT SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF STRONG AND EFFECTIVE DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS. WE DO THIS THROUGH: BUILDING A COALITION OF ORGANIZATIONS, AGENCIES AND INDIVIDUALS DEDICATED TO DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING LEADERSHIP TO THE VOICE OF PRACTITIONERS; PROMOTING AS A VIABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TOOL; SUPPORTING THE CAPASITY OF SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS IN PROVIDING; SELF-EMPLOYMENT EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE, ACCESS TO CAPITAL AND MICRO-LENDING, BUSINESS CREATION AND EXPANSION SUPPORT, JOB CREATION, ECONOMIC SEL-SUFFICIENCY AND FINANCIAL EDUCATION.

The mission of the organization is to promote create an entrepreneurial local food agricultural economy.

TO DELIVER AFFORDABLE CAPITAL AND RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS (SEE SCH. O FOR CONTINUATION) TO UNDERSERVED ENTREPRENEURS AND COMMUNITIES, WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON LOW-INCOME PEOPLE, PEOPLE OF COLOR, AND WOMEN.

THE INTERACTIVE VEHICLE PROGRAM ENHANCES THE UNDERSTANDING ENTREPRENEURSHIP, COMPUTER SKILLS; HEALTHY EATING/EXERCISE LESSONS AND PROVIDES AWARENESS HOW TO FIND AND KEEP A JOB AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES.

The began out of Christ Presbyterian Church about 16 years ago when the church was looking for an English-speaking country close to Nashville that could be a location for short-term mission trips. Mac Kelton, a local entrepreneur went on a trip and caught a vision for a ministry there and began traveling down several times a year and taking different folks with him with various backgrounds. From there, many people from around the country joined the vision to start work on various missions....farms, fish farms, rehab, prison ministry, schools, churches, church leader training, education training, micro-lending, etc. The empowers people through restoration and wholeness for the glory of Christ.

IMPACT NETWORK SANTA FE OVER THE PAST FIVE YEARS, (JLF) HAS SPEARHEADED THIS PROGRAM IN THE SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO REGION FOCUSED ON INTERCONNECTING, EDUCATING, AND PARTNERSHIP BUILDING WITH KEY LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STAKEHOLDERS FROM THE PUBLIC, PRIVATE, AND PHILANTHROPIC SECTORS IN SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STRONG SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURIAL AND IMPACT INVESTING ECOSYSTEM FOR GROWING WHOLE COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WEALTH IN THE REGION. THIS INITIATIVE HAS BEEN SUPPORTED BY JLF THROUGH A MIXTURE OF DIRECT OPERATIONAL EXPENSES, CONTRACTED CONSULTANTS, AND GRANT-MAKING. IN 2019, THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES WERE SUPPORTED UNDER THIS PROGRAM: O SANTA FE INTEGRATIVE CAPITAL HOMELESS FIRST INITIATIVE: THIS INITIATIVE WAS COMMISSIONED BY JLF WITH THE GOAL OF FACILITATING KEY LOCAL LEADERS FROM THE PUBLIC, PRIVATE, AND PHILANTHROPIC SECTORS IN IDENTIFYING AND DEVELOPING A VIABLE, HOMELESS FIRST HOUSING PROJECT ONE THAT COULD HELP ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS IN THE REGION AND SE

ASSIST WITH EXISTING EFFORTS, AND TO DEVELOP NEW ORGANIZATIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES, IN THE GREATER KANSAS CITY METROPOLITAN AREA THROUGH EDUCATION AND NETWORKING AMONG ENTREPRENEURS.

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