About GroundUp
We believe real change happens when communities have the power to lead it. That’s why, together with our partners, we fuel social justice by moving resources where they belong: into the hands of historically excluded communities.
Who We Are
At GroundUp, equity and justice are our starting points. We team up with donors and changemakers to move resources where they matter most—fueling youth, sports, health, and the arts. Through tools like donor-advised funds, collective giving, creative grantmaking, and strategic support, we make giving smarter, easier, and more impactful.
Together, we’re not just funding projects—we’re powering movements from the ground up.
Our Vision & Mission
We believe a just and equitable future is possible only when communities historically denied power have the social, political, and economic resources to shape it themselves.
To make that vision a reality, we partner closely with changemakers and donors, centering the leadership of those from these communities and connecting them to services, capacity-building, and resources that amplify their impact.
Every GroundUp program is built to do one thing: move resources and power into the hands of communities that have been shut out for too long. Funders and changemakers join us because they believe in the same mission—justice that starts from the ground up.
Our offerings
For Doers
At GroundUp, we’re honored to stand alongside the visionaries driving change in their own communities. We partner with leaders and organizations who have long been denied power, offering the tools, resources, and support they need to grow, sustain, and scale their impact. From grantmaking to operations to capacity-building, we fuel their work so they can keep leading the fight for justice.
Fiscal Sponsorship
With GroundUp’s fiscal sponsorship, changemakers can focus on leading the work while we’ve got their back. We extend our 501(c)(3) status and operational support to help leaders fundraise, launch initiatives, or even run full organizations—removing barriers so they can stay centered on advancing justice.
Social Change Leader Funds
GroundUp gives social change leaders the tools and infrastructure to bring their vision to life. We provide a flexible fundraising home with access to fund options, expert guidance, and the systems to both receive and grant resources—so leaders can focus on what matters most: driving justice and building thriving communities.
FOR DONORS
Through the GroundUp Collective Foundation, we team up with partners to spark bold, systems-level change. Together, we move money, resources, and power directly into the hands of communities that have been denied them for far too long—fueling equity, justice, and lasting impact from the ground up.