The F. R. Bigelow Foundation seeks to enhance the quality of life for all in the greater Saint Paul area, fostering a vibrant East Metro region.
The Foundation will partner, collaborate and invest in opportunities that seek to achieve racially and economically equitable outcomes in the areas of arts & culture, community & economic development, education & youth development, health, housing, and human services.
F. R. Bigelow Foundation manages a $22M place-based impact investing portfolio focused on market rate returns within the Twin Cities Metro with an emphasis on Saint Paul. Every investment furthers the Foundation's mission and reflects its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
J.S. Johnson Investments is an investment management firm dedicated to socially and ecologically responsible investing in the areas of emerging technology, wellness, hospitality and real estate. Based in Brooklyn, NY, the firm is primarily focused on projects in the U.S. and Costa Rica. J.S. Johnson Investments supports a broad range of innovative, creative and philanthropic endeavors, and has been a successful early-stage technology investor in companies including Huffington Post and Buzzfeed. It is the parent company of the Harmony Hotel and Harmony Projects Nosara, a sustainable hospitality project on Costa Rica's Pacific coast.
Lili'uokalani Trust provides opportunities for Hawaiian children to realize their greatest potential - living healthy, joyful, and prosperous lives while contributing positively to their families, communities, and the world. We believe in the resiliency of our Hawaiian children. We advocate and work towards systemic change for their wellbeing and build them pathways to thriving lives. OUR MISSION SPENDING IS SET TO DOUBLE IN THE NEXT DECADE. WE PLAN TO EXPAND UPON OUR CURRENT SERVICE (DIRECT SERVICE AND SMALL PROGRAMS) TO ALSO INCLUDE BROADER SYSTEMS LEVEL CHANGE, PROGRAM RELATED INVESTMENTS, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. TO THIS END, WE HOPE TO NETWORK WITH OTHER FOUNDATIONS WITH WHOM WE CAN LEARN AND/OR PARTNER WITH ON OUR JOURNEY TOWARDS ENDING THE CYCLE OF POVERTY FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN FAMILIES
Aaron and Lillie Straus’ clearly focused philanthropic vision, to give the people of Baltimore protection, education, and opportunity, continues today in a contemporary context. With the Foundation’s long-term support of critical policies and programs, our intention and aspiration remains a reflection of their original vision: to connect families of Baltimore to avenues of hope and opportunity that tap their potential for a more secure future.
WIT, LLC is the investment team of Walton Enterprises, the family office that serves the personal and business needs of the family of Sam and Helen Walton. Our primary mission is to enable all Walton family members to reach their personal, philanthropic, and business aspirations.
