The Minority Freedom Community Fund
Revolutionizing how communities are empowered
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
The Minority Freedom Community Fund (‘MFCF) is a public charity organized to improve the lives of minorities through economic support, social programs, and spiritual guidance. It was established in 2019 to address the severe unmet need among minorities in the United States. Addressing the economic, social, and spiritual well-being of minorities across the country is done through a variety of programs that are led by community members, civic leaders, other nonprofits, business owners, and government agencies alike. Our delivery method primarily entails serving as a fiduciary for programs and providing grants, interest-free loans, and technical assistance to individuals and businesses that align with our mission. MFCF aims to support existing social service infrastructure and elevate participatory grantmaking among those who are most often the targets but rarely the voices of traditional philanthropy. As a community fund, or goal is to elevate community-led solutions to issues.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Grantmaking
support for programs or projects in order to scale, establish
proof of concept, bring innovative ideas to the minority community, provide direct
emergency or educational assistance. This includes all scholarships and
entrepreneurship grantmaking. General operating support is available for organizations
& businesses that are working to alleviate the economic, social and spiritual concerns of
minorities. Support is also available for the acquisition, construction and/or renovation of
facilities of organizations that, are working to alleviate the economic, social and spiritual
concerns of minorities. May also be provided for other forms of capital in accordance with
a formal capitalization plan.
Fiscal Sponsorship
fiduciary is an administrative and fiscal agent. We are not service
providers. Under this type of support, we are not able to make decisions about the amount
or type of services individuals receive or how organizations implement their programs.
Instead, we assist organizations or individuals in implementing and administering the
funds from their funding source and manage financial accountability and employer
responsibilities. For organizations, this means that we handle the financial operations
necessary to fulfill the standards and guidelines of a grant or other funding program. For
individuals, this means that we are responsible for the financial and employer
responsibilities of paying employees and vendors and handling necessary legal
filings. We help to manage the supports that have already been identified in the
organization’s plans and budget. We help ensure that funds are well spent and effectively
managed.
Technical Assistance
Coaching, training, and various literature provided by MFCF
staff and partners. We employ a variety of means to deliver this support both by request
and as part of internal initiatives. Our website, blogs, social media campaigns, webinars,
and online courses are examples of the various avenues used to provide TA to our
community. Upon request and subject to availability of staff, we will also provide in-person
or phone-based support in any of the aforementioned program areas (i.e. economic,
social support or spiritual guidance. TA is provided by MFCF staff and our partners.
Where we work
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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The Minority Freedom Community Fund
Board of directorsas of 09/27/2022
Mr Justin Hearn
Nakia Powell Thomas
Erica Turner
Tameka Arnold
David Melton, Jr.
Myaia Holmes
LaDawn Jones
Dayna Peoples
Richard Brookins
Kady Cox
Alisha Procter
Daryel Peake
Nicole Valentini
Vivian Smith-Del Toro
Farouk Ferchichi
Joyce Hollingsworth
Kasey Morgan
Kenneth Williams
Martin Katz
Michelle Brown
Michelle Mellon
TJ Forster
Tarsha Gale
Nicholas Waller
Giovanna Carbone-Adams
Erin Holder-Castillo
Letarsha Williams
Organizational demographics
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Equity strategies
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- We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured.
- We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.