Boosting
Humanity
Powering
Possibilities
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Our Impact
At Kwanza Jones & José E. Feliciano Initiative (Jones•Feliciano), we partner strategically with nonprofits and for-profits to ensure maximum impact. We focus on four pillars - education, entrepreneurship, equity, and empowerment, and have committed over $200 million to these efforts.
Philanthropy
Our Approach
The Color of Commitment
A Date With Democracy
The Color of Commitment
A Date With Democracy
As a part of our commitment to boost humanity and preserve democracy, Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano hosted President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden in their home.
About Us
The Kwanza Jones & José E. Feliciano Initiative, founded by Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano, is a high-impact philanthropic grantmaking and investment organization and family office. Our goal is to Power Possibilities That Boost Humanity and its Future by focusing on Education, Entrepreneurship, Equity, and Empowerment.
Our Core Pillars
Jones•Feliciano focuses on creating lasting impact in four key areas - education, entrepreneurship, equity, and empowerment - as providing access to capital in these areas leads to greater and more equitable advances and societal progress.
Education
The advancement of society starts with education.
Education
At Jones•Feliciano, we know that the advancement of society starts with education. We believe that in order to move the needle forward the focus must be two-fold: access and quality. For that reason, we are passionate about supporting a variety of Universities both through endowments, as well as direct donations. In the Fall of 2018, Kwanza Jones donated $1,000,000 to Bennett College, one of the country’s oldest Historically black colleges, to help them continue to serve and educate women of color. Shortly after, Jones•Feliciano announced an endowment to Stanford University on behalf of the Stanford Latino Alumni Association, in order to improve the diversity of their Graduate School of Business. Jones•Feliciano has also made donations to Princeton University. In addition to Universities, Jones•Feliciano has supported organizations that provide educational opportunities such as Neighborhood Youth ASSN.
Entrepreneurship
The driving force of innovation across all industries.
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship is the driving force of innovation across all industries. Jones•Feliciano is passionate about supporting entrepreneurs whose ideas have the power to change the landscape in fields like research and tech. By supporting companies like Ulu Ventures, Box Union, United Way and Act One, we help entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds and experiences execute their ideas.
Equity
Bridging the gap for equal opportunities.
Equal Opportunity
Jones•Feliciano believes that equal opportunity exists when we recognize the role equity plays in the disbursement of opportunity. We know that everyone’s starting point is different, which is why we’re committed to filling in the gaps where lack of equity means lack of opportunity. We carry out this mission through our support of Harlem Capital, Toigo, MILA and Mosaic, partners that all seek to level equity.
Empowerment
We empower people to change the world.
Empowerment
The fourth and final pillar of Jones•Feliciano is Empowerment. Our lifestyle brand SUPERCHARGED empowers people to change the world, starting with themselves. Through events, experiences, media and The Kwanza Jones Boost Friends™️ Community, we encourage people to take small daily actions toward their goals. SUPERCHARGED helps people level up so they can make moves, build connections and boost their confidence.
Our Influence
Our model of Investing for Impact has led to partnerships with diverse groups, aiming for societal transformation.
$200+
Million Invested In
Our Partners
50+
Investment
partners
80,000
Number of
people impacted
Our approach to impact investing connects us with exceptional talent and diverse groups to reach our highest potential as a society and inspire global transformation.
Our Partners
At Jones•Feliciano, we believe in bringing together vision + talent + financial resources to drive beneficial societal change. That’s why we partner with for-profit and nonprofit ventures seeking to find solutions to humanity’s challenges.
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