We’re delighted to share that award-winning actor Liev Schreiber is narrating the forthcoming documentary film, The Quiet Village, that Realize Impact invested in last year with investor-donor support. Not only is this film highly relevant and impactful, but Liev’s involvement has personal significance for me. The Quiet Village, the latest of numerous films by Ashton Gleckman, is a...
The Nook at Northaven opens, boosts affordable workforce housing in Seattle
With investor-donor support from the Echo Fund, Realize Impact invested $1 million in February 2023 in The Nook at Northaven, a workforce housing development in North Seattle. Yesterday, our Executive Director Matt Eldridge (second from left) had the opportunity to visit the opening of this 89-unit apartment building along with Ben Klasky of Seismic Philanthropy, and Greg, Emma and Val Gorder...
Realize Impact featured in the “Investing in Impact” podcast
We are grateful to Grant Trahant of Causeartist for the opportunity to chat in this latest episode of the “Investing in Impact” podcast. It’s always a delight to share how we at Realize Impact are working to accelerate the movement of capital from donor-advised funds (#DAFs) into impactful startups and funds.
Fiscally Sponsoring: Musa Capital
We are excited to announce that Realize Impact is fiscally sponsoring two Musa Capital projects: The Musa Impact project is a mission-driven initiative dedicated to providing venture capital, mentorship, and resources to BIPOC and women entrepreneurs who face systemic barriers to funding. By empowering these founders, the project aims to promote diversity, drive economic empowerment, and generate...
Fiscally Sponsoring: Cecil’s Place Sober Living
Cecil’s Place Sober Living runs on the mission to provide a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for individuals in recovery from Substance Use Disorder (SUD), particularly Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), in northern New England. The organization is committed to empowering their residents on their journey to lasting sobriety and personal growth. The Recovery Housing Scholarship Program will...
Fiscally Sponsoring: Inkludo Impact Foundation
Inkludo seeks to support social enterprises in underserved communities by providing two services: 1) access to financing and 2) non-financial support and ecosystem building. The organization’s goal is to help impact-focused enterprises that are solving social and environmental challenges access capital easily and grow sustainably. Inkludo seeks to serve marginalized communities, specifically...
Circe Bioscience
Circe Bioscience is focused on developing a manufacturing platform that utilizes carbon dioxide, water, and electricity. Circe’s initial focus is on making triglycerides (fats, butters, and oils essential in foods, chemicals, and fuels). Their combination of gas fermentation technology and sophisticated genetic engineering produces nature-identical chemicals at scale more cheaply than traditional...
Fiscally Sponsoring: WiderPath Therapeutics
WiderPath works to reduce incarceration and substance abuse, while improving economic conditions, mental and physical health, and social connectedness amongst the addiction recovery population. WiderPath aims to provide an integrated AI and community platform called Tara, which helps individuals clarify their internal meaning and cultivate healthier community interactions through seminars and...
Fiscally Sponsoring: Unmudl
Unmudl provides courses and hands-on training that certifies workers for existing, in-demand roles in months. Unmudl’s mission is to create skill paths to learning and employment, while slashing time, cost, and uncertainty. Unmudl is launching Techs of Tomorrow (TOT), a national initiative aimed at leveraging community colleges to connect working learners with lucrative technician roles and...
Fiscally Sponsoring: The Flip
The Flip is producing a five-episode documentary series to address the intersection of climate action and economic development in Africa, highlighting the continent’s vulnerability to climate change despite its minimal carbon emissions. The docuseries will showcase innovative climate tech ventures, particularly those led by African and female founders, and emphasize the need for both...