Over 30% of those living in Latin America and the Caribbean live below the poverty line.
The Resource Foundation works to empower communities from the ground up.
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We are the bridge between U.S donors and communities
in need throughout the Americas.
Empowering communities and fighting poverty through:
special projects
Greatest Needs fund
TRF seeks support for its seven Greatest Needs Funds, which address pressing issues including education, healthcare, food security and potable water. Please consider donating to these funds to help us create lasting change in the region.
Disaster Relief
Hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters regularly cause devastation throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Our network has unparalleled expertise in meeting the most pressing needs of affected families and communities.
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Impact Investing
The Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) defines impact investments as those “made into companies, organizations, and funds with the intention to generate social and environmental impact alongside a financial return.
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"Making investments in our retail and origin communities is essential to Starbucks’ corporate social responsibility commitment. The Resource Foundation provides us with critical knowledge of organizations and the expertise in grantmaking throughout Latin America."
Rodney Hines Director of Community Investments Starbucks
“The Estée Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation is proud of our partnership with The Resource Foundation, which helps support and strengthen our goal of investing in quality education and access to leadership skills for girls and young women. Through The Resource Foundation, we are able to support locally-led education initiatives in Brazil and Mexico, which bring about sustainable change for young girls, their families and communities.”
Nancy Mahon, Senior Vice President, Global Corporate Citizenship and Sustainability, The Estée Lauder Companies
"Considering that this was our first experience with international organizations, I want to emphasize that the attention, respect and professionalism given to Itacolomi by the team at The Resource Foundation was very accommodating and left us calm and safe at all stages of the process. In addition, [the] financial contribution allowed us to improve our financial situation and get ready to resume face-to-face activities."
Leandro ChrispimDirector & President, Itacolomi
"The Resource Foundation has helped to streamline and facilitate our grantmaking in Latin America. They conduct high-quality due diligence, and work closely with our employees to strengthen local relationships with organizations. The support they provide our team ultimately makes our giving process more effective and efficient."
Janet I. SandovalDirector, Global Corporate Social Responsibility & Avery Dennison Foundation
"We were lucky to find TRF and love supporting Hogar Bambi through this partnership. The frequent updates, transparency, and communication are top-notch and we look forward to continuing this relationship for years to come."
Maggie Sullivan MarcusSullivan Family Foundation
"Our foundation is always impressed by TRF’s extensive network of on-the-ground contacts, both in Latin America and the U.S. This broadens their knowledge and extends their impact to a level that is truly on the cutting edge."
Emily A. WestExecutive Director West Foundation
“I would like to thank you for all your support to ‘Yo Quiero Yo Puedo’, especially during this critical time, we feel grateful for your trust. I believe that each crisis is an opportunity for NGOs to continue assisting those who need it most. This would not be possible without the help of institutions and people like you"
Dra. Martha GivaudanExecutive Director, Yo Quiero Yo Puedo (IMIFAP A.C.)
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