The Impact Seat Foundation
The Impact Seat Foundation is a diverse, female-founded and led team dedicated to building a new economy that invests equitable across all innovation. The organization aims to close the wealth and opportunity gap by sustaining an ecosystem and community in which women, particularly women of color, can succeed as business leaders. The organization offers a full stack philanthropy that combines investing, grantmaking and advocacy.
FULL STACK PHILANTHROPY
GRANTMAKING
Grants to innovate early-stage, women-led, and diverse startups.
Founders First CDC's Kitty Fund makes small micro investments in moms who are running employer-based small businesses with 2 or more employees.
All profits from investments in women-led organizations funnel back into the ecosystem to provide rich resources to women business leaders.
Aims to democratize capital and put diverse teams in positions of power to solve big problems faster and with better outcomes.
ADVOCACY
Works alongside organizations that advocate for policies that ensure women can be successful.
Prioritizes inclusive innovation, broader access to capital, and innovation.
Focuses on important areas such as women's health and climate justice.