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.
The Color of Commitment
A Date With Democracy
Democracy is essential for advancing a nation. José and I hosted President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden in our home in our commitment to boost humanity and preserve democracy.
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.
Entrepreneurship
The driving force of innovation across all industries.
Equity
Bridging the gap for equal opportunities.
Empowerment
We empower people to change the world.
Our Influence
Our model of Investing for Impact has led to partnerships with diverse groups, aiming for societal transformation.
$100+
Million Invested In
Our Partners
50+
Investment
partners
80,000
Number of
people impacted
Our model of Investing for Impact has led to partnerships with diverse groups, aiming for societal 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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