Mission
Kirchner Impact Foundation (KIF), is a non-profit organization that serves as one of the “returning” arms of Kirchner Group.
KIF harnesses the positive power of enterprise to make a difference in addressing some of the most important issues of today and reflects our belief that every business should contribute to a positive human future. Through its three integrated components of contribution, the Foundation promotes efficient deployment of impact capital and the growth of sustainable enterprises.
Model
KIF has a 10-year history of delivering programs that help build and strengthen entrepreneurial ecosystems, with a special sector focus on food and agriculture and the enabling infrastructure. The Kirchner Impact Investment Initiative includes:
Summary of Impact
- 53 Kirchner Fellows trained as part of 13 Investment Committees
- $350,000 in investment capital deployed into early-stage companies
- 20+ countries represented by program alumni
- Gender parity of program alumni (51% identify as women)
- 72% of program alumni identify as BIPOC/Latin
- $415+ million deployed (directly or indirectly) post-program by alumni
- 2,000+ hours of pro-bono consulting and TA provided to early-stage entrepreneurs in the deal pipeline and through pitch events
- 1,500+ early-stage companies in pipeline
- 67% of portfolio company founders identify as BIPOC/Latin
- 50% of portfolio company founders identify as women
- Over 1,000 participants trained at 25+ Academies
- Over 99% satisfaction with the Academy training, based on participant feedback
Fellowship
University students become real-world impact investors by sourcing, diligencing, structuring and executing on an early-stage investment.
Academy
Training on impact investment basics for entrepreneurs, aspiring investors, and technical services providers.
Investment
Critical support for early stage companies that has a catalytic effect and promotes impact goals.
“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.”
– Native American proverb
Other Activities
Interaction Advisory Group
Business Brain Model
Founder
Black Belt Community Foundation
Long-time supporter and sponsor
WhyFarm
Long-time supporter and sponsor
