Transforming the life trajectories of young individuals and families living in poverty.
A Pioneering Philanthropic Model
Tapasya Foundation is a pioneering philanthropic model for finding and funding scalable solutions to the problems that limit economic and social mobility for young individuals and families in poverty.
We know solutions exist, but even the most promising strategies cannot reach far enough, fast enough without significant resources. Hence, we bring philanthropists together to pool capital and scale solutions that target drivers of poverty from cradle to career.
We operate with an investor mindset but measure success in terms of social impact. We provide the flexible, transformative capital that visionary social sector leaders need to dream bigger and pursue long-term change.
Our Focus Areas
Tapasya Foundation makes strategic, right-sized investments to expand the impact, influence, and reach of solutions that increase economic and social mobility. Anchored by our performance-based approach, we invest across three portfolios. Together, they support the comprehensive approaches necessary to foster the right conditions for all communities to prosper.
Education Matters
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Education is one of the best ways to improve social and economic mobility.
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We invest in evidence based strategies that put young people on the path to economic opportunity and social mobility.
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Our goal is to drive systemic change in education that will benefit the communities we serve.
Place Matters
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Too often, Geography is Destiny.
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We believe that comprehensive interventions can improve social and economic mobility.
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Focus on solving problems specific to their communities.
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Partner with community-based organizations.
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Invest in place-based solutions.
Health Matters
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Invest in evidence-based strategies that address the specific health needs of young individuals and families.
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Improve the overall health and well-being of young individuals and families to increase social and economic mobility.
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Partner with community-based organizations focused on family health to deliver targeted support.
Our Partners
Tapasya Foundation brings together results-oriented philanthropists – both individual and institutional – united by the belief that we must get significant capital flowing to the most promising solutions in order to improve the life trajectories of millions of young individuals and families in poverty.