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Mission Drive Investments In addition to W.K. Kellogg Foundation's grantmaking, mission-driven investments are another way to advance our mission on behalf of children. By committing more than $100 million of our endowment and approximately $50 million in program funding, these investments harness the power of the capital markets to create equitable communities where children and families can thrive.
Impact Investing

Equitable opportunities for entrepreneurs of color in Detroit

In 2015, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation created the Entrepreneurs of Color Fund with the Detroit Development Fund and JPMorgan Chase to dramatically change ...
By Every Child ThrivesMay 11, 20210
smiling man representing mission driven investing managers
Impact Investing

Mission driven investing accelerates change

Predominately a private markets strategy, the Kellogg Foundation only invests these resources with fund managers and enterprises that directly advance our priorities – ...
By Dana LinnaneJanuary 28, 20210
picture of community center for capital markets
Impact Investing

Every available tool

In addition to grantmaking, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s mission investment work taps the power of capital markets to improve the lives of children, ...
By Dana LinnaneJanuary 13, 20210
Impact Investing

Venture capital for women, women of color

Rethink Impact focuses on investing in underrepresented founders, particularly female-led businesses, with innovative business models in the areas of health, education, sustainability and ...
By Every Child ThrivesJuly 9, 20200
Kesha Cash, founder and general partner of Impact America Fund, a venture capital fund,speaking on a stage at SOCAP in 2019.
Impact Investing

Venture capital for communities of color

Impact America Fund is a venture capital firm that invests in early stage companies reaching large, underserved markets, with a portfolio of companies ...
By Dana LinnaneJune 11, 20200
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Impact Investing

Leveraging lived experience to expand opportunity

Impact America Fund invests in large, underserved markets to expand opportunities in communities of color, where entrepreneurs have been overlooked and undervalued by ...
By Dana LinnaneJanuary 29, 20200
MDI summit impact for good and equitable opportunities
Impact Investing

Driving investments to create equitable opportunities

W.K. Kellogg Foundation's Mission Investment Director Cynthia Muller talks race, systemic barriers and economic opportunity in capital markets with hosts Nick Ashburn and ...
By Dana LinnaneOctober 24, 20190
Amanda Sunthang and her mom, owners of Shwe Mandalay Burmese Cuisine restaurant located in Battle Creek, Michigan, standing in the kitchen.
Impact Investing

Promoting thriving families and equitable communities through small business lending in Battle Creek

The Battle Creek Small Business Loan Fund supports small business owners with a focus on female entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs of color in Battle ...
By W.K. Kellogg FoundationSeptember 19, 20190

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