W.K. Kellogg Foundation

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation is an independent non-profit private foundation located in Battle Creek, Michigan. Established in 1930 by W.K. Kellogg, the foundation focuses on improving the lives of children, families, and communities, particularly those facing vulnerabilities. Its mission is to create and support conditions that enable children to succeed both individually and as active members of society. The foundation derives its income primarily from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation Trust, and its assets are managed by a board of trustees. Through initiatives like the WKKF Community Leadership Network, the foundation aims to empower communities and foster leadership that contributes to the well-being of children and families.

Cynthia Muller

Director, Mission Investments

Carlos Rangel

Vice President and Chief Investment Officer

16 past transactions

Hope for Haiti

Grant in 2022
Hope for Haiti is a non-profit organisation.

Founders First Capital Partners

Series A in 2021
Founders First Capital Partners is a San Diego-based growth capital and lending firm that provides revenue-based funding and business acceleration programs to service-based businesses across the United States. It operates an ecosystem through a proprietary platform offering advisory services, accelerator programs, and learning platforms to help diverse entrepreneurs, including women, people of color, and military veterans, scale revenue and operations, with emphasis on companies in low- to moderate-income markets.

STEM NOLA

Grant in 2021
STEM NOLA provides educational programs focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) for K-12 students, families, and communities. Their interactive, hands-on learning experiences aim to inspire confidence in STEM abilities and foster career opportunities in these fields.

Mississippi Food Network

Grant in 2020
Mississippi Food Network is a food bank warehouse facility to accumulate, store and distribute food and household items for charities that would make the final distribution to needy people in the community.

Merantix

Series A in 2020
Established in 2016, Merantix is a German company dedicated to advancing artificial intelligence through research, investment, and collaboration. It operates the Merantix AI Campus for innovation.

Marketplace Radio Show

Grant in 2019
Marketplace is a radio program that focuses on business, the economy, and events that influence them. It is the national daily business news program originating from the West Coast. It is hosted by Kai Ryssdal, an American radio journalist. The show is produced and distributed by American Public Media, in association with the University of Southern California. Its list of companion programs includes Marketplace Morning Report with David Brancaccio, Marketplace Weekend with Lizzie O'Leary, and Marketplace Tech with Ben Johnson. Marketplace programs are currently being broadcasted by more than 500 public radio stations nationwide across the United States and are heard by nearly 11 million weekly listeners.

Everytable

Debt Financing in 2019
Everytable is a company focused on providing nutritious and affordable meals through its grab-and-go locations and a tech-driven casual restaurant platform. The business aims to transform the food system by making fresh, healthy food accessible to all. By utilizing a made-from-scratch approach in its kitchen and streamlining operations to reduce costs, Everytable ensures that consumers can easily order wholesome meals online at competitive prices. The overarching goal is to enhance food accessibility and promote healthier eating habits in various communities.

Grand Rapids Children's Museum

Grant in 2018
Grand Rapids Children's Museum is a hands-on, self-directed play museum created to provide children with a secure place to learn and explore.

Grand Rapids Public Schools

Grant in 2018
Grand Rapids Public Schools provides athletics, business services, communication, community, and student services, arts, health services, human resources, management information systems, nutrition services, special education, and transportation services.

Illustrative Mathematics

Venture Round in 2018
Illustrative Mathematics offers high-quality educational resources for teachers and students, focusing on mathematics. Its platform provides comprehensive math curriculum, tasks, lesson plans, professional services, and facilitates engaging mathematical discussions.

Southwest Solutions

Grant in 2018
Southwest Counseling Solutions has served the southwest Detroit community since 1970. They help more than 16,000 individuals and families a year improve their lives through our four Centers of Excellence: Adult Counseling Services; Early Childhood and Family Literacy; Children, Youth and Families; and Supportive Housing. Southwest Counseling Solutions is a 501(c)(3) that employs more than 350 staff persons. They represent the fields of psychiatry, psychology, social work, counseling and education. They are one of the largest providers of bilingual services in the state, and offer all of our services in both English and Spanish.

Wayne State University Law School

Grant in 2018
Wayne State University Law School is a school.

Sixup

Debt Financing in 2017
Sixup is a San Francisco-based for-profit corporation that innovates student financing. It provides scalable loans and digital support to high-achieving, low-income students through its online lending platform. Sixup partners with educational institutions and organizations to serve underserved students, aiming to create a new asset class called Future-Prime.

Sixup

Convertible Note in 2017
Sixup is a San Francisco-based for-profit corporation that innovates student financing. It provides scalable loans and digital support to high-achieving, low-income students through its online lending platform. Sixup partners with educational institutions and organizations to serve underserved students, aiming to create a new asset class called Future-Prime.

Macro

Funding Round in 2017
Macro is a media company that creates and finances film, television, and digital content aimed at multicultural audiences, particularly Black people and people of color. It partners with storytellers and provides capital to bring diverse narratives to life across traditional and unconventional platforms. The company also offers a Zoom SDK-powered application that enhances meetings by adding collaborative overlays, real‑time time‑use analytics, and a text‑input system for questions, takeaways, action items, and insights, which can be exported to Google Docs for sharing.

Prosperity Works

Grant in 2017
Prosperity Works is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing economic prosperity for all New Mexicans. It collaborates with various organizations statewide to ensure individuals have the necessary opportunities, knowledge, and relationships to achieve financial stability. The organization focuses on providing family support services, financial education, and asset planning. Additionally, Prosperity Works advocates for policies that promote social and economic opportunities, empowering individuals to improve their economic situations through asset-building initiatives. By fostering a supportive environment, Prosperity Works aims to create lasting change and improve the overall economic well-being of communities throughout New Mexico.
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