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1		FOSTER CITY, CA
2		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
3		SONOMA, CA
4		SANTA CLARA, CA
5		Oakland, CA
6		San Francisco, CA
7		Sacramento, CA
8		La Canada, CA
9		OAKLAND, CA
10		SAN JOSE, CA
11		SAN DIEGO, CA
12		Walnut, CA
13		VENICE, CA
14		Oakland, CA
15		BERKELEY, CA
16		REDWOOD CITY, CA
17		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
18		Van Nuys, CA
19		SAN JOSE, CA
20		LOS ANGELES, CA
21		Burlingame, CA
22		BURBANK, CA
23		EL CERRITO, CA
24		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
25		Chico, CA
26		SANTA CLARA, CA
27		STANFORD, CA
28		San Clemente, CA
29		LADERA RANCH, CA
30		Bakersfield, CA
31		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
32		PACIFIC PALISADES, CA
33		OAKLAND, CA
34		LOS ANGELES, CA
35		Santa Monica, CA
36		Oakland, CA
37		BERKELEY, CA
38		INGLEWOOD, CA
39		Oakland, CA
40		SAN CARLOS, CA
41		WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
42		Oakland, CA
43		Los Angeles, CA
44		SAN DIEGO, CA
45		SAN MATEO, CA
46		OAKLAND, CA
47		CALABASAS, CA
48		LOS ANGELES, CA
49		Glendora, CA
50		San Francisco, 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.

PROVIDING MICRO LOANS TO WOMEN IN RWANDA AFRICA

Fostering and educating entrepreneurship

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

EMPOWERS PEOPLE TO DEPLOY AND DEVELOP INNOVATION TO SOLVE WATER CHALLENGES GLOBALLY. THROUGH ITS PROGRAMMING, IDENTIFIES AND SUPPORTS WATER INNOVATORS AND STARTUPS DEMONSTRATING COMMERCIAL VIABILITY AND IMPACT POTENTIAL.

Tech is committed to providing career , job creation, job training, entrepreneurial opportunities in the economic sector. The program serves as a critical economic development resource for people from underprivileged backgrounds. Tech is charged with simultaneously developing clean energy workforce skills reversing the negative human impact on our environment.

To support a new type leader for a new model church for America. Bridges seeks to provide the very best support to leaders seeking to change lives, start new ministries, and facilitate newly Christ-following Communities, especially among people who think church is irrelevant.

TO HELP UNDERREPRESENTED ENTREPRENEURS PLAN, LAUNCH AND GROW BUSINESSES THROUGH ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING, TRAINING, AND ACCESS TO CAPITAL.

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 mission of the Alliance is to reduce poverty through education, health wellness programs, microenterprise development, skill enhancement, spiritual guidance. The purpose is to build a productive future for every child in the community that IMAA serves.

To enlist and mobilize Christians in helping to build a more harmonious and compassionate society; To implement and promote programs to facilitate peace and harmony in families, marriages, schools, colleges, workplaces, communities, societies and among nations; To provide emergency assistance to children and families affected by disasters and conflict, partnered with communities for long term solutions to alleviate poverty; To provide training, business consulting, resources sharing and connecting opportunities facilitating the networking and cooperation among entrepreneurs and their businesses in order to empower them to fulfill the evangelical mission and vision of their organizations.

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.

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.

TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR NEW

SUSTAINABLE , , LIFE CARE OPPORTUNITIES TO THE UNDER PREVILEDGED COMMUNITIES IN THE WORLD

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

TO PROMOTE LITERACY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP EVERYONE. THE WORKS TO RAISE AWARENESS, EFFECT CHANGE AND IMPROVE LIVES THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS, INCLUDING DIGITAL OUTREACH, EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACY, SOCIAL IMPACT PARTNERSHIPS, GAMING, AND OUR CEO PRIZE EXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS LEADERSHIP.

NESST INVESTS IN SOCIAL ENTERPRISES THAT GENERATE DIGNIFIED JOBS FOR PEOPLE MOST IN NEED. NESST USES AN ENGAGED APPROACH PROVIDING TAILORED FINANCING ONE-ON-ONE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT TO SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS IN EMERGING MARKETS.

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

WANTS TO INCREASE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STARTUP NONPROFITS WITH EARLY-STAGE INVESTMENTS, RESOURCES AND STRATEGIC CAPACITY BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE SO MANY MORE NONPROFITS COULD MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.

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

inspires global change through community transformation. We do this through rescuing children into a loving home a lifetime and providing entrepreneurial focused education that transforms lives generations to come in Tanzania, Africa.

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

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.

IS A NON PROFIT COMMITTED TO EMPOWERING ASPIRING ENGINEERS AND ENTREPRENEURS IN THE DEVELOPING COUNTRY OF NIGERIA. OUR PROGRAM PAIRS THESE TWO GROUPS TOGETHER IN A FULL SCHOLARSHIP BASED PROGRAM. PROVIDES TECHNICAL AND BUSINESS MENTORSHIP WHILE THEY DEVELOP AN MVP SOFTWARE APPLICATION. AT THE END OF EACH PROGRAM THE ENGINEERS ARE PLACED INTO SECURED EMPLOYMENT, USUALLY AT EACH ENTREPRENEURS COMPANY. IN THIS WAY WE ARE CREATING A COMMERCE AND DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINE TO HELP RAISE THE STANDARD OF LIVING IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES LIKE NIGERIA.

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.

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.

Our mission is to educate and empower changemakers around the world to create positive change in their communities. We provide social and climate justice curriculum to schools in 35+ countries and host an annual Global Pitch competition for students to win seed funding for their action projects. We give our students the tools, mentorship, and funding they need to make an impact on an issue they care about.

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.

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

JUSTICE PROJECTS.

EVERYTABLETHE PURPOSE OF LOAN IS TO FOSTER ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT FOR LOW-INCOME, DISADVANTAGED OR UNDERSERVED ENTREPRENEURS, PROVIDE EDUCATION AND SKILLS TRAINING NOT OTHERWISE AVAILABLE TO SUCH ENTREPRENEURS, PROMOTE CREATION OF JOBS IN LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES, AND PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE IN ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS BY INCREASING ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD FOR PEOPLE WITH ECONOMIC DISADVANTAGES IN LOS ANGELES, , PARTICULARLY IN LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES OF COLOR.

Microenterprise development in developing countries to help the poor.

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