Advancing Economic Development and
National Security through
Responsible Leadership

Advancing Economic Development and National Security through
Responsible Leadership

Grand Founders is a New York–based 501(c)(3) non-profit public foundation (EIN 92-3725118) dedicated to strengthening national security and advancing economic development through thoughtfully structured impact investments and global entrepreneurial support.

Grand Founders is a New York–based 501(c)(3) non-profit public foundation (EIN 92-3725118) dedicated to strengthening national security and advancing economic development through thoughtfully structured impact investments and global entrepreneurial support.

We prioritize initiatives that enable veterans, immigrants, and entrepreneurial leaders from underrepresented backgrounds to build resilient enterprises — thereby creating a sustainable legacy of responsible leadership for future generations.

We prioritize initiatives that enable veterans, immigrants, and entrepreneurial leaders from underrepresented backgrounds to build resilient enterprises — thereby creating a sustainable legacy of responsible leadership for future generations.

$50M+

$50M+

$50M+

in economic benefits generated

in economic benefits generated

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Grandees – community of responsible founders and funders

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Grandees – community of responsible founders and funders

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Grandees – community of responsible founders and funders

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Veterans, immigrants, and outleaders supported

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Veterans, immigrants, and outleaders supported

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Veterans, immigrants, and outleaders supported

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Emerging entrepreneurs empowered through funding, contracts, and mentorship

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Emerging entrepreneurs empowered through funding, contracts, and mentorship

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Emerging entrepreneurs empowered through funding, contracts, and mentorship

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Strategic partnerships - including collaborations with Fortune 500 companies and leading institutions

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Strategic partnerships - including collaborations with Fortune 500 companies and leading institutions

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Strategic partnerships - including collaborations with Fortune 500 companies and leading institutions

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Curated convenings - including high-impact events and private salon dinners

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Curated convenings - including high-impact events and private salon dinners

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Curated convenings - including high-impact events and private salon dinners

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Attendees

Attendees

Attendees

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Distinguished Speakers

Distinguished Speakers

Distinguished Speakers

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Ukrainians assisted through humanitarian aid initiatives

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Ukrainians assisted through humanitarian aid initiatives

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Ukrainians assisted through humanitarian aid initiatives

Culture & Values

Culture & Values

Our culture is principled, disciplined, and legacy-driven.

Our culture is principled, disciplined, and legacy-driven.

We are guided by the following values :

We are guided by the following values :

Dignity | Integrity | Liberty | Fidelity | Courage | Authority | Legacy

Dignity | Integrity | Liberty | Fidelity | Courage | Authority | Legacy

Vision

A world where responsible leaders build enduring prosperity — anchored in trust, accountability, and service to future generations.

How We Fulfill the Mission:

We do so by supporting emerging leaders — particularly veterans, immigrants, Ukrainians, and other underrepresented communities, including outleaders, women founders, and Black founders — who are building enterprises, institutions, and initiatives of long-term consequence.

We advance our mission through strategic partnerships with respected institutions, family offices, corporations, and impact investors who share our commitment to trust, responsibility, and long-term prosperity.

Together, we align capital, leadership, and governance to strengthen resilient economies and safeguard democratic and national interests.

Vision

Mission

A world where responsible leaders build enduring prosperity — anchored in trust, accountability, and service to future generations.

To strengthen national security and advance economic development through responsible leadership and trusted partnerships.

Mission

To strengthen national security and advance economic development through responsible leadership and trusted partnerships.

How we fulfill the mission:

We do so by supporting emerging leaders — particularly veterans, immigrants, Ukrainians, and other underrepresented communities, including outleaders, women founders, and Black founders — who are building enterprises, institutions, and initiatives of long-term consequence.

We advance our mission through strategic partnerships with respected institutions, family offices, corporations, and impact investors who share our commitment to trust, responsibility, and long-term prosperity.

Together, we align capital, leadership, and governance to strengthen resilient economies and safeguard democratic and national interests.

Mission, Vision, Culture and Values

Mission, Vision, Culture and Values

Mission, Vision, Culture and Values

Strategic Partners, Patrons, Sponsors

Strategic Partners, Patrons, Sponsors

Strategic Partners, Patrons, Sponsors

Voices of Grand Founders

Voices of Grand Founders

Voices of Grand Founders

Gallery

Gallery

Gallery

We’re building the future of responsible leadership, trusted investment, and lasting legacy.

We’re building the future of responsible leadership, trusted investment, and lasting legacy.

Drone shot of a running track at night

Grand Founders Foundation | New York City | EIN 92-3725118 © 2026 Grand Founders Foundation. All rights reserved.

Donations & Grants Notice

Grand Founders does not accept unsolicited requests for donations or grants.

Philanthropic support is initiated by Grand Founders or extended by invitation.

This policy applies solely to grants and does not restrict partnerships or collaborations.

Grand Founders Foundation | New York City | EIN 92-3725118 © 2026 Grand Founders Foundation. All rights reserved.

Donations & Grants Notice

Grand Founders does not accept unsolicited requests for donations or grants.

Philanthropic support is initiated by Grand Founders or extended by invitation.

This policy applies solely to grants and does not restrict partnerships or collaborations.

Grand Founders Foundation | New York City | EIN 92-3725118 © 2026 Grand Founders Foundation. All rights reserved.

Donations & Grants Notice

Grand Founders does not accept unsolicited requests for donations or grants.

Philanthropic support is initiated by Grand Founders or extended by invitation.

This policy applies solely to grants and does not restrict partnerships or collaborations.