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Invest in Others Charitable Foundation Unveils 2024 Grant Program Recipients

The Invest in Others Charitable Foundation (IiO) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2024 Grant Program, providing substantial funding aimed at enhancing community well-being across the United States. In total, $301,600 will be distributed among 17 dedicated nonprofit organizations, bridging critical gaps in services crucial to various communities. These grants are particularly vital as they empower financial professionals to strategically support charitable initiatives that foster positive change.

Overview of the Grant Program

The IiO Grant Program is designed to bolster nonprofit organizations that are supported by financial professionals striving to enrich their communities. The program offers two distinct types of funding: Grants for Good and Grants for Change. Each type of grant has a cap of $20,000 and caters to diverse aspects of community service. Grants for Good focus on a wide array of causes, while Grants for Change specifically target efforts aimed at uplifting BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities.

R. Barkley Payne, President and CEO of the Invest in Others Charitable Foundation, expressed pride in the organization’s ability to facilitate these impactful grants:

“We feel privileged to be able to help financial professionals amplify the positive impact that the projects and organizations they support can make—locally and nationally. Our grants enable vital nonprofits to fill gaps in funding, and position themselves to give back even more to communities, over a longer term.”

Recipients of the Grants for Good

The Grants for Good section allocated funding to deserving nonprofits, focusing on several critical areas of need: health services, educational advancement, economic development, and support for military families, among others. Here are some highlights of the nonprofit recipients:

• - Act of Grace, Inc. received $20,000 to support families of youth living with Epilepsy.
• - Bronx Letters Foundation was awarded $20,000, aimed at providing pathways to success for students.
• - Epilepsy Foundation of Virginia obtained $15,491 for advocacy and assistance for local individuals impacted by epilepsy.
• - Your Safe Place Foundation received $20,000 to ensure safety and justice for abuse and violence victims.

Recipients of the Grants for Change

The Grants for Change aim to foster and empower organizations that focus on BIPOC community support. Noteworthy recipients include:

• - Boss Kidz Inc., with $15,000 dedicated to empowering youth and nurturing their development.
• - Helping Hands for Single Moms Dallas, awarded $20,000 to help single mothers pursue higher education.
• - Leave a Legacy Always (LALA) received $19,500 to improve financial literacy among community members.

The Vision for Impact

The essence of the Invest in Others Charitable Foundation lies in its mission to amplify the philanthropic efforts of the financial advisory community. With the addition of new board member Ed Swenson, who aims to enhance support for Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs), the foundation strives to foster a culture of giving and community impact.

Payne continues to note the importance of recognizing the significant contributions of financial advisors towards community development:

“Together, we can do even more.”

This ethos of collaboration and commitment to community service is what drives the foundation's goals year after year.

Each of the awarded grants signifies the dedication to making a substantive difference in diverse areas, proving that financial professionals can indeed utilize their resources and influence for the greater good.

For more information on the full list of grant recipients and details about the programs, visit Invest in Others.