Laura and Gary Lauder Family Venture Philanthropy Fund

The Laura and Gary Lauder Family Venture Philanthropy Fund is a San Francisco-based philanthropic organization with a team of 5 to 9 employees. The Fund is dedicated to addressing critical social issues within its communities through a unique blend of traditional charitable giving (tzedakah) and venture philanthropy. The Fund identifies and supports visionary leaders and projects poised to make a significant, lasting difference. They focus on investments that demonstrate the potential for impactful change, even if those projects involve a degree of risk. The Fund's approach emphasizes learning from setbacks and maintaining a clear strategic vision to ensure continued progress toward its larger goals. While adhering to a traditional charitable framework, the Laura and Gary Lauder Family Venture Philanthropy Fund differentiates itself through its venture philanthropy approach. This method combines the rigor of business investment with the mission-driven focus of philanthropy, seeking both measurable impact and long-term sustainability. For more information about the Fund's work and investment priorities, please visit lauderfamilyfund.org.