Community

Community

Advancing prosperity through trust, leadership, and impact-driven collaboration.

Advancing prosperity through trust, leadership, and impact-driven collaboration.

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Triathlete on a time trial bike riding on a road

The Grand Founders Community is a circle of highly vetted responsible leaders — founders, funders, family offices, and senior decision-makers — who share a principled commitment to advancing economic development, national security, and responsible leadership. Participation is by invitation only and extended solely at the discretion of Grand Founders’ leadership.

The Grand Founders Community is a circle of highly vetted responsible leaders — founders, funders, family offices, and senior decision-makers — who share a principled commitment to advancing economic development, national security, and responsible leadership. Participation is by invitation only and extended solely at the discretion of Grand Founders’ leadership.

Eligibility Considerations

Invitations are extended to individuals who demonstrate:

  • Significant professional standing, typically demonstrated through $2M+ in verified liquid/investable assets and/or $10M+ ARR or AUM.

  • Alignment with Grand Founders’ mission, vision, culture, and values.

  • A demonstrated record of advancing mission-aligned work socially, professionally, or financially.

  • Philanthropic commitment, including being among donors who have made an annual charitable contribution to Grand Founders exceeding $10,000.

    • This is a voluntary donation supporting our programs and is not a membership fee or payment for services.

Eligibility Considerations

Invitations are extended to individuals who demonstrate:

  • Significant professional standing, typically demonstrated through $2M+ in verified liquid/investable assets and/or $10M+ ARR or AUM.

  • Alignment with Grand Founders’ mission, vision, culture, and values.

  • A demonstrated record of advancing mission-aligned work socially, professionally, or financially.

  • Philanthropic commitment, including being among donors who have made an annual charitable contribution to Grand Founders exceeding $10,000.

    • This is a voluntary donation supporting our programs and is not a membership fee or payment for services.

Opportunities for Service

As a 501(c)(3) public charity, Grand Founders does not offer membership benefits or provide goods or services in exchange for contributions. Instead, individuals invited into the Community may be offered voluntary opportunities for mission-aligned engagement, such as:

  • Providing strategic insight in advisory discussions.

  • Participating in convenings that advance responsible leadership and economic resilience.

  • Offering mentorship to emerging entrepreneurs, veterans, immigrants, and underrepresented innovators.

  • Collaborating on philanthropic, educational, or development initiatives.


These opportunities are voluntary, non-contractual, and not tied to any contribution.

Opportunities for Service

As a 501(c)(3) public charity, Grand Founders does not offer membership benefits or provide goods or services in exchange for contributions. Instead, individuals invited into the Community may be offered voluntary opportunities for mission-aligned engagement, such as:

  • Providing strategic insight in advisory discussions.

  • Participating in convenings that advance responsible leadership and economic resilience.

  • Offering mentorship to emerging entrepreneurs, veterans, immigrants, and underrepresented innovators.

  • Collaborating on philanthropic, educational, or development initiatives.


These opportunities are voluntary, non-contractual, and not tied to any contribution.

Governance Participation

Community participants who demonstrate ongoing alignment with Grand Founders’ mission and philanthropic support may be considered for nomination to the Board of Directors or advisory bodies.All nominations follow the organization’s bylaws and fiduciary standards.

Governance Participation

Community participants who demonstrate ongoing alignment with Grand Founders’ mission and philanthropic support may be considered for nomination to the Board of Directors or advisory bodies.All nominations follow the organization’s bylaws and fiduciary standards.

A Shared Commitment



Those invited into the Grand Founders Community form a trusted circle dedicated to strengthening economic resilience, supporting emerging leaders, and shaping a sustainable legacy of responsible leadership for future generations.

A Shared Commitment



Those invited into the Grand Founders Community form a trusted circle dedicated to strengthening economic resilience, supporting emerging leaders, and shaping a sustainable legacy of responsible leadership for future generations.

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 | 860 Broadway, New York, NY 10003

EIN 92-3725118 | D-U-N-S # 11-928-8666

Bloomberg LEI: 2549005M4XHC6DX2BC72

© 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 | 860 Broadway, New York, NY 10003

EIN 92-3725118 | D-U-N-S # 11-928-8666

Bloomberg LEI: 2549005M4XHC6DX2BC72

© 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 | 860 Broadway, New York, NY 10003

EIN 92-3725118 | D-U-N-S # 11-928-8666

Bloomberg LEI: 2549005M4XHC6DX2BC72

© 2026 Grand Founders Foundation. All rights reserved.