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1		FOSTER CITY, CA
2		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
3		Redwood City, CA
4		Oakland, CA
5		SAN CARLOS, CA
6		SAN MARCOS, CA
7		MANHATTAN BCH, CA
8		ALAMEDA, CA
9		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
10		SAN JOSE, CA
11		CHINO HILLS, CA
12		VENICE, CA
13		Oakland, CA
14		SANTA MONICA, CA
15		BERKELEY, CA
16		REDWOOD CITY, CA
17		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
18		SAN DIEGO, CA
19		LOS ANGELES, CA
20		Burlingame, CA
21		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
22		Chico, CA
23		DAVIS, CA
24		SANTA CRUZ, CA
25		STANFORD, CA
26		LADERA RANCH, CA
27		LOS ANGELES, CA
28		Bakersfield, CA
29		Long Beach, CA
30		PORTOLA VALLEY, CA
31		Saratoga, CA
32		PACIFIC PALISADES, CA
33		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
34		OAKLAND, CA
35		LOS ANGELES, CA
36		SAN CARLOS, CA
37		Oakland, CA
38		BERKELEY, CA
39		INGLEWOOD, CA
40		Oakland, CA
41		SAN CARLOS, CA
42		WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
43		Oakland, CA
44		Los Angeles, CA
45		SAN DIEGO, CA
46		SAN MATEO, CA
47		San Francisco, CA
48		OAKLAND, CA
49		CALABASAS, CA
50		LOS ANGELES, CA

The purpose of MBA is to coordinate and consolidate the minority people, entrepreneurs and educators of the San Francisco Bay Area.

SINCE 2003, HAS USED A VENTURE MODEL TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND NONFINANCIAL SUPPORT TO PEOPLE, IDEAS AND INITIATIVES THAT DEMONSTRATE INGENUITY, SOCIAL IMPACT AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP. WE ADDRESS SOCIAL CHALLENGES THAT HAVE BEEN UNDERFUNDED, SUCH AS GENDER EQUITY IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND STEM, RARE DISEASE, MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT AND EDUCATION. WE PARTNER WITH INVESTORS, ENTREPRENEURS AND PHILANTHROPISTS WHO USE TECHNOLOGY TO SCALE AND ENHANCE SOCIAL IMPACT. OUR WORK IS FOCUSED IN US AND UK.

Finreach Solutions Private Limited - To extend credit access to low-income, underserved micro-entrepreneurs and micro-enterprises in India

HARNESSING MICRO ENTREPRENEURS TO DELIVER HEALTH EDUCATION AND LIFE-CHANGING PRODUCTS.

TO END EXTREME POVERTY IN RURAL AFRICA THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION.

SPECIALIZES IN PROVIDING COLLABORATIVE START-UP SUPPORT TO PASTORS PLANTING LOCAL CHURCHES AMONG THEIR OWN PEOPLE IN OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD.

is organized exclusively to expand the educational opportunities for emerging and established women .

WE ARE CATALYZING MARKETS CLEAN ENERGY AND SAFE WATER PRODUCTS DEVELOPING COUNTRIES.

PROVIDE ENTREPRENEURS WITH ACCESS TO CAPITAL, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE and NETWORKS TO INCREASE THEIR INCOME and BUILD ASSETS.

TO DELIVER AFFORDABLE CAPITAL AND RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS (SEE SCH. O FOR CONTINUATION) TO UNDERSERVED ENTREPRENEURS AND COMMUNITIES, WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON LOW-INCOME PEOPLE, PEOPLE OF COLOR, AND WOMEN.

THE ORGANIZATION PURCHASED A COMMERCIAL BUILDING WITH INTENTIONS OF OPERATING A FOOD MARKET TO ADDRESS THE FOOD DESERT ISSUES IN POMONA, CALIFORNIA. THE ORGANIZATION WILL PARTNER WITH LOCAL FARMERS TO PROVIDE NUTRITIONAL FOOD AND ORGANIC FRUITS AND VEGETABLES TO THE COMMUNITY. ADDITIONALLY, A GELATO, COFFEE, AND SANDWICH SHOP WILL OPERATE WHILE BEING A BUSINESS INCUBATOR FOR MINORITY AND WOMEN RESIDENTS TO LAUNCH BUSINESSES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PLANS TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND TUTORING FOR THE COMMUNITY.

FUELS TECHNOLOGY FOR SAKE OF HUMANITY THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP, INNOVATION AND STORY.

To provide services to low income entrepreneurs with education business advising mentorship and access to capital.

HELPS LATINAS BUILD BETTER FUTURES FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH EDUCATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

To Support the community through grants in the areas of education and entrepreneurship

UNLOCKS THE POTENTIAL OF IMPACT-FOCUSED ENTREPRENEURS TO IMPROVE LIVES AND BELIEVES THAT THESE ENTREPRENEURS ARE CRITICAL TO SOLVING THE TOUGHEST CHALLENGES OF OUR TIME. HOWEVER, THEY NEED PRACTICAL SUPPORT, GROUNDED IN EXPERIENCE. THAT IS WHY PARTNERS WITH ENTREPRENEURS TO IDENTIFY A CRITICAL CHALLENGE, PROVIDES AN EXPERT WHO KNOWS HOW TO SOLVE IT, AND MANAGES THE PROJECT WITH UNCOMPROMISING COMMITMENT.

DELIVER WORLD-CLASS RESOURCES AND MENTORING TO ENABLE EVERY ENTREPRENEUR ACROSS GLOBE TO REALIZE THEIR MAXIMUM POTENTIAL.

ONE IS A 501(C)3 NON-PROFIT DEDICATED TO PROMOTING EQUAL ACCESS TO ECONOMIC PROSPERITY, SAFE AND VIBRANT COMMUNITIES, AND AN ENHANCED QUALITY OF LIFE TO ENSURE EVERY DIEGAN HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO SUCCEED. ONE SUPPORTS THE INTERESTS OF NEIGHBORHOODS CITYWIDE AND SEEKS TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF ALL DIEGANS THROUGH EFFORTS TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL YOUTH, INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, EMPOWERING LOCAL SMALL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURS TO GROW DIEGOS ECONOMY, AND BUILDING AN EDUCATED AND SKILLED 21ST CENTURY WORKFORCE. THROUGH ITS WORK, ONE SEEKS TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION OF THE MAYORS OFFICE AND CITY, ENGAGE NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGH COLLABORATION AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AND BETTER CONNECT DIEGANS WITH LOCAL LEADERS TO BUILD MORE RESILIENT COMMUNITIES.

Mentor individuals on building community and engagement through crowdfunding, with a focus on the jewish community.

The California (SFAOC) is an independent, non-profit and cultural organization. Founded in 2015, SFAOC has built and strengthen the fellowship between people lived in Northern CA with origin or root. is a province China with unique Chinese cultural traditions. The organization has established a unique platform for its members, as well as the general public, to adopt American value, nurture American entrepreneurship and pursue American dream. The organization also has created a platform for its members, as well as the general public, to coordinate and promote cultural exchange between US and China in order to cultivate strong and positive relationship based on mutual understanding and . The organization hopes to connect the United States and China more closely through bilateral, cultural and educational exchanges and collaborations. Since its foundation, the organization has orchestrated cross-culture exchanges that featu

AFFORDABLE COMMERCIAL KITCHEN SPACE AND HANDS-ON TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR LOW-INCOME AND IMMIGRANT ENTREPRENEURS.

Foster innovationbased business development Provide resources to startups such as workspace computers auxiliary services

THE ORGANIZATION ADVANCES HUMAN HEALTH AND LIVELIHOODS IN UNDERSERVED AREAS BY SUSTAINABLY IMPROVING ANIMAL HEALTH AND HUSBANDRY THROUGH EDUCATION, VETERINARY SERVICE, ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AND ADVANCED TRADE.

PROVIDES FUNDING and RESOURCES TO A VARIETY OF LOCAL (SANTA CRUZ COUNTY) AND PROGRAMS. IT ALSO SPONSORS THE JOYMAKERS PROJECT WHICH IS A FILM PROJECT DESIGNED TO BUILD A SCHOOL TO TEACH SOUTH SERBIAN ROMI CHILDREN THE BOTH PLAY AND READ MUSIC AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSES OF THIS CORPORATION SHALL :) PROVIDE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSB) PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY FOR HEALTH INTERNSHIPS AND PRACTICAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE STUDENTS OF HEALTH PROFESSIONSC) PROVIDE INTERPRETATION AND VOLUNTEER SERVICES FOR PATIENTS IN MEDICAL SETTINGSD) SPONSOR SPECIAL TALKS AND PROVIDE INFORMATION RELATED TO MEDICAL EDUCATION AND CAREER PLANNING IN MEDICINEE) ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE IN EDUCATIONAL MEDICAL FORUMS AND WEBSITES

TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS THAT BRING AN INNOVATIVE, ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT TO CHALLENGES BOTH LOCALLY AND GLOBALLY

ORGANIZES AND RUNS A GLOBAL COMPETITION AND VIRTUAL ACCELERATOR FOR MEDICAL DEVICE, DIGITAL HEALTH, AND DIAGNOSTIC STARTUP COMPANIES.

was established to provide an alternative and accessible funding source to the low to moderate income small business owners for startup and initial operating activities. This service is in combination with a comprehensive technical assistance program.

To build social and economic equity for marginalized communities through entrepreneurship, youth support, tech inclusion, homeless services and reentry support.

THE PURPOSE OF THE IS TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS BENEFITING THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING EDUCATION, HEALTH AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

Worldwide is founded by a team of young professionals and top-notch university students, who share a real passion for helping non-profits make profound and sustainable social impact via solving long-standing international development challenges. We are systematic thinkers and creative practicers, who recognize the need for new integrated ways of turning ideas into action. We understand that policy changes and welfare model cannot provide the ultimate solutions to the most pressing problems around the world. With experience from design thinking, lean startup, rights-based approach, and modern management practice inspires us a new path forward in today digitalized and rapidly-changing world. We are young architects, policymakers, social workers, and economists - who are determined to change the perception of international development and non-profits with multi-disciplinary high-performance social innovation.

THE MISSION OF FOUNDATION (WFF) IS TO EDUCATE AND GIRLS ABOUT ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND THE LIFE OF A BUSINESS FROM IDEATION TO LONG-TERM SUCCESS. WE WANT TO PROVIDE THEM WITH THE CONFIDENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS NEEDED TO BUILD A BUSINESS FROM THE GROUND UP, ACROSS ALL INDUSTRIES WITH AN EMPHASIS ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH (STEM) FIELDS. WE HOPE TO INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF AND INVESTORS, AND PROVIDE FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS.

PROVIDE COMMUNITY, EDUCATION, ACCESS TO LATINX ENTREPRENEURS ALLOWING THEM TO BUILD SUCCESSFUL TECH BUSINESSES WITH MODEST RESOURCES. DEVELOP DELIVER PROGRAMS THAT OFFER BEST PRACTICES FOR BUSINESS OF COLOR IN THE TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY.

BUILDS BRIDGES BETWEEN FUNDERS, ARTISTS, ENTREPRENEURS and MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES.

IS DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING NEXT GENERATION OF FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS AND CREATIVES WHO SHARE IN OUR PURPOSE OF MOVING FEMALES FORWARD. TO DO SO, PROVIDES GRANTS TO ASPIRING FEMALE BOSSES PURSUING MISSION-ORIENTED PROJECTS ACROSS INDUSTRIES - FASHION, BEAUTY, DESIGN, TECH,MEDIA, ENTERTAINMENT AND ARTS.

VECC WAS FORMED TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT IMPACT BOND ACTIVITIES.

Capitals purpose is to assist underserved entrepreneurs in the state of California by providing them with access to , technical assistance and resources to successfully start and grow a business.

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served over 100 families during the 2020 tax year. This included providing over $1000 worth of school supplies and backpacks to low incomes families in the Inglewood and south la communities during the Covid-19 pandemic. We also partnered with local businesses and created new partnerships. In addition to this, we launched our first coding/entrepreneurship 6 week program and serviced 10 students. Each student had 2 mentors and created their own money generating app or website. During the program, students learned basic business and marketing methods as well as coding and website development skills.

COVID 19 RELIEF FOR MINORITY BUSINESSES

THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE THIS CORPORATION IS TO PROMOTE AND FOSTER THE EDUCATION THROUGHOUT THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY, CA AREA.

MISSION STATEMENT: TO INSPIRE EMERGING TALENT AND EMPOWER UNDERSERVED YOUTH IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ART AND MATH EDUCATION (S-T-E-A-M). WE ENVISION A WORLD WHERE EVERY STUDENT HAS EQUAL ACCESS TO EDUCATION, REGARDLESS OF THEIR SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS, RACE, COLOR, OR GENDER. WE PROVIDE GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS. FUNDRAISING IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH CROWDFUNDING SITES, DIRECT DONATIONS TO THE , AND GRANTS RECEIVED.

The education, instruction, and training of predominately musical artists, technology creators, and entrepreneurs, for the purpose of improving or developing their capabilities.

Education/Support/Services Artists The (CCI) was launched in 2001 to promote knowledge sharing, networking and financial independence individual artists and creative entrepreneurs by providing business training, grants

TIE MISSION IS TO FOSTER ENTREPRENEURSHIP GLOBALLY THROUGH MENTORING, NETWORKING AND EDUCATION

THE (THE "ORGANIZATION") IS A NON-PROFIT EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED TO STIMULATE AWARENESS OF ISSUES COMMON TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE FORMER SOVIET UNION AND TO PROMOTE DIPLOMACY. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A TRANSFER OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS TO RUSSIAN ENTREPRENEURS AND OTHER PROGRAMS THAT ASSIST RUSSIAN CITIZENS IN SECURING ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL REFORMS AND FOSTERS COOPERATIVE PARTNERSHIPS AND RELATIONS BETWEEN THE U.S. AND RUSSIA.

To grow a healthy, vibrant, thriving environment all entrepreneurs and start-up businesses by advancing the work of our statewide member network.

DEDICATED TO INCREASING ACCESS TO CAPITAL UNDERREPRESENTED ENTREPRENEURS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WOMEN, PEOPLE COLOR, AND VETERANS.

JUSTICE PROJECTS.

TO EDUCATE MULTI-CULTURAL ENTRPRENEURS, AT-RISK YOUTH, HANDICAPPABLE ENTREPRENEURS AND PEOPLE REINTERING SOCIETY TO START OR EXPAND THEIR SMALL BUSINESSES.

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