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This shift from grants to investments means funds are not just handed out; they are put to work generating returns that can be recycled into more community initiatives. The potential is monumental: with $2 trillion in foundation assets, directing even a small fraction could drastically change the economic landscape for underserved populations.
Imagine tens of thousands of small businesses—restaurants, salons, mechanics—being launched in neighborhoods historically starved of capital. These businesses create jobs, revitalize communities, and pass wealth down generational lines.