Our Vision
- Our VisionAn economy that works. for everyone.
- Who We BackWe partner with social entrepreneurs to amplify the success of their businesses and the people they employ.
- How We Do ItWe help our enterprises grow further, faster through a combination of capital, capacity building, and community support.
- ImpactOur partnership accelerates the growth and impact of the enterprises we back.
- InsightsWe evaluate what works and share our learnings to spark action for policy and systems change.
Our Work
- Our WorkWe invest in businesses that reveal and reinforce the talent of people breaking through barriers to employment.
- AcceleratorA six-month cohort-based learning experience for leaders of early-stage enterprises to springboard growth.
- Growth PortfolioA multi-year investment in growth-stage employment social enterprises to help them scale sustainably.
- Impact InvestingFlexible loan capital for employment social entrepreneurs whose lived expertise is their collateral.
- Gov. Partnerships & PolicyAdvocacy and public sector partnerships to advance the field.
- CommunityCurated space and resources to help our social enterprise partners connect, grow, and lead.
- WorkshopREDFworkshop is an open, free virtual capacity building toolbox to help you build, grow, and sustain high-impact employment social enterprises.
Investments
About
- AboutWe envision a thriving and inclusive society where all people have the jobs and the support they need to realize their full potential.
- Mission & CultureIt’s not just what we do, it’s how we do it that matters.
- Our PeopleWe’re a motley crew of leaders and learners dedicated to building an economy that works. For everyone.
- CareersKnowing your work is improving lives is not the only benefit of the job. View opportunities to join our team.
- Farber FellowshipGrad students bring cutting-edge skills and passion to help employment social enterprises reach their full potential.
- SupportersOur generous funders and individual donors make this work possible.
- HistorySince 1997, REDF has been using business as a force for good.
- FinancialsREDF achieves the highest levels of accountability and transparency.
News

Press

Accelerator Graduate Unshattered Listed on WSJ’s Handcrafted Gift Guide for Travelers

Wall Street Journal

Press

North Lawndale Employment Network CEO weighs in on positive effects of Illinois Pretrial Fairness Act

Lawndale News

Farber Fellows

Internship Spotlight: Eliza Chory-Noyes ’25, REDF

Yale School of Management

Impact Investing

Press Release: Ford Foundation, RIIF Partner to Invest Millions to Support Local Businesses in Appalachia

Ford Foundation

CA RISE

Press Release: 61 Social Impact Businesses Awarded $25M in Funding and Support, With Launch of California Regional Initiative for Social Enterprise

Press

RIIF Borrower Suay Sew Shop Featured on Today Show Segment for Textile Recycling Innovations

Today

Press

REDF Accelerator Grad Andre Peart (Untapped Solutions) Profiled in Financial Times

Financial Times

Press

REDF Program Graduate Havenly Listed in NYT Travel Guide to New Haven, Conn.

The New York Times

Press

REDF Grantee Roots Community Health Center Sues Over Medical Device Failures in BIPOC Patients

Los Angeles Times

Growth Portfolio

Press Release: REDF Awards $3.6 Million to 12 Employment Social Enterprises Poised for Growth and Impact

Press

Stanford University Study Links REDF Grantee Urban Alchemy to Lowered Crime Rates in San Francisco

San Francisco Chronicle

Accelerator

Press Release: Breaking Barriers and Building Futures: REDF Accelerator Announces New Cohort of Social Enterprise Leaders