Social Impact Fund

08/17/2026

We’re still buzzing from the 2026 Social Impact Summit x LA. Take a look at some of the highlights from the day.

Plus another shout out to our sponsors, including: presenting sponsor, biopharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences, Delta Air Lines Air Lines (Official Airline of the Social Impact Fund), charitybuzz, Macy's, CARE, Good360, Perlman & Perlman, LLP, La Crema Winery, Peroni , LALO Tequila and Open Water.

07/24/2026

Social Impact Fund and The Hollywood Reporter gathered over 500 changemakers, creatives, and leaders for the third annual Social Impact Summit, celebrating purpose-driven leadership and meaningful collaboration.

Keynote speaker Sepideh Moafi set the tone with an inspiring talk on compassion, storytelling, and philanthropy. Major honors of the day went to Michael J. Fox and Deborah W. Brooks of The Michael J. Fox Foundation, who received the Philanthropic Organization of the Year award from Harrison Ford and shared insights on mission-driven success with “Shrinking” creator Bill Lawrence. John Mayer was named Philanthropist of the Year for his work with the Heart and Armor Foundation supporting veterans’ health, while Stephen and Ayesha Curry were also presented the Philanthropists of the Year award by W. Kamau Bell, for their work advancing youth education, food security, and sports through the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation.

Additionally, Laverne Cox presented Gilead Sciences, Inc. with the award for Excellence in Corporate Philanthropy. Powerful panels throughout the afternoon featured voices like Karamo Brown, Baron Davis, and top industry executives discussing Black equity, community-centered solutions, and strengthening Los Angeles’s philanthropic infrastructure. Social Impact Fund Executive Director Craig Cichy rounded out the event with remarks highlighting the organization’s mission and the importance of collective action in advancing social impact.

The 2026 Social Impact Summit was generously sponsored by presenting sponsor, biopharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences, Delta Air Lines Air Lines (Official Airline of the Social Impact Fund), charitybuzz, Macy's, CARE, Good360, Perlman & Perlman, LLP, La Crema Winery, Peroni , LALO Tequila and Open Water. AUBRY & CO. serves as SIF’s partnership agency of record, and the entire event was designed and produced by SIF’s creative agency of record, FIFTH & HARDY

06/19/2026

The Social Impact Fund is proud to share our 2025 Annual Report.

2025 was a full year of intentional growth, strategic alignment, and profound community impact. As we look back on 2025, we are reminded that our progress is entirely fueled by the trust and collaboration of our sponsored program partners, generous donors, and community stakeholders.

Through our collective efforts, we continued to successfully navigated new challenges and unlocked opportunities to deepen our mission -- to make philanthropy and impact accessible and efficient.

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06/19/2026

Juneteenth is a profound celebration of freedom, resilience, and the enduring spirit of Black Americans. But at the Social Impact Fund, we know that the work of true liberation is ongoing.

Historical emancipation was the first step. Today, the fight for equality continues in the realm of economic justice, systemic equity, and wealth creation. True freedom cannot fully exist without financial autonomy and equal access to capital.

Traditional financial systems have left massive funding gaps for Black entrepreneurs, creators, and community leaders. Our mission is to help close those gaps. By intentionally facilitating funding for Black-led non-profits and grassroots initiatives, we aim to honor the legacy of Juneteenth through measurable, generational change.

Investing in Black futures isn’t just a seasonal initiative—it is a core pillar of sustainable social impact.

Today, we celebrate. Tomorrow, we continue investing in the work.

06/11/2026

Social Impact Summit 2026 - July 22

We are back! And what a starting line-up we have for you! This year’s Philanthropist of the Year honors are going to:

John Mayer – Recognized for his massive work with the Heart and Armor Foundation, dedicating over $5M to veterans’ mental health and scientific research.

Stephen & Ayesha Curry – Honored for their Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation, which has delivered 25M+ meals and invested $20M to close the literacy gap for Oakland kids.

Plus, The Michael J. Fox Foundation is taking home Philanthropic Organization of the Year for its relentless sprint to cure Parkinson’s disease. Michael will accept the award with CEO and Co-founder, Deborah Brooks.

Shoutout to these changemakers who aren’t just lending their names to causes, but actively moving the needle.

The event is generously sponsored by our returning, presenting sponsor, biopharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences Inc.; Delta Air Lines (Official Airline of the Social Impact Fund); Macy’s; Perlman & Perlman LLP; and Peroni Nastro Azzurro

Be on the look out for further announcements as we confirm the rest of the panelists, and we look forward to seeing you on July 22 at the Directors Guild of America.

Impact

06/09/2026

Happy Pride 2026! At the Social Impact Fund, Pride isn’t just a month on the calendar—it’s a core pillar of our mission to build an equitable future. True allyship goes beyond representation; it requires resources. Economic empowerment, sustainable funding, and systemic support are vital to helping LGBTQ+ creators, entrepreneurs, and community leaders thrive.

This Pride Month, we are proud to support the incredible impact of our LGBTQ+ led initiatives and partners who are breaking barriers and driving real change from the ground up.

How we’re investing in pride:
• Supporting Communities: facilitating funding to LGBTQ+ partners and programs
• Amplifying Voices: using our model of philanthropy to elevate queer-led social impact projects
• Sustaining Change: providing year-round infrastructure and support for organizations to grow

Impact flourishes when community and philanthropy unite. We are honored to fuel the work that allows us build a world where everyone has the resources to thrive out proud.

Happy Pride!

05/27/2026

As comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a core pillar of our work at the Social Impact Fund. Our daily mission is to provide the infrastructure that brings big ideas to life. But as we look back on this month—and look ahead to the rest of the year—we are reminded of the most critical infrastructure of all: our collective well-being.

Creating lasting social change requires stamina, patience, and a culture that prioritizes mental health every single day, not just during a designated month. We believe that building a better world isn’t just about the milestones we reach, but how we take care of ourselves and each other along the way.

Whether you are running a foundation, volunteering in your community, or simply navigating your own personal journey—we hope you take the spirit of rest, reflection, and rejuvenation with you into the months ahead.

The work can wait. Take care of yourselves out there.

04/01/2026

On Monday March 30, the Social Impact Fund and the Fashion Institute of Technology Foundation presented the inaugural Social Impact Summit x NYC. The line went around the block to see Kenneth Cole and Selena Gomez honored at the event, as well as an incredible line up of speakers from Macy’s, MAC Cosmetics, Kate Spade, Calvin Klein, LVMH, Tommy Hilfiger, Estée Lauder, Rare Beauty and FIT.

Our moderators from WWD, The Meteor, FIT Foundation Board and our media partner, The Hollywood Reporter - delved into topics including the importance of diverse creative connections to the impact mandate within the fashion and beauty industries.

Afterwards, guests were treated to a reception with music from DJ BEARGAZER and drinks from our supporting sponsors, La Crema, Peroni and Voss Water.

We’d like to thank our Gold Sponsors, Kate Spade New York and Delta Air Lines, official airline of the Social Impact Summit, as well as our other supporting sponsors, Ulta Beauty, MAC Cosmetics and Perlman and Perlman. Your support means the world to us. And of course a huge thank you to all those who attended.

03/24/2026

Only one week to go before the 2026 Social Impact Summit x NYC and we couldn’t be more excited. We have an incredible lineup of talent, industry moguls and world class moderators and what better place to talk about fashion and beauty philanthropy than in New York City!

Huge thanks to our partners at the and and of course to our gold sponsors and and our supporting sponsors and Perlman+Perlman