Celebrating 20 Years

For two decades, GreenLight Fund has been committed to breaking down barriers to economic mobility by bringing high-impact, evidence-based solutions to the cities where they are needed. What started as a bold vision in Boston has grown into a thriving national network, now spanning 14 cities- including our newest site in Miami, launched with a record-breaking $6.5M+ fund. This milestone reflects the power of community-driven change, made possible by the dedication of our partners, investors, and local leaders who believe in the power of GreenLight’s locally-driven approach. Read our founding story to learn more about our origins. 

As we celebrate 20 years, we reflect on the journey that brought us here and the deep impact created along the way. Our 20 Stories of Change series captures the voices of those at the heart of this work–community members, nonprofit leaders, and supportors–who share firsthand accounts of the challenges they’ve faced and the solutions that have made a difference. Their stories showcase the power of partnership, innovation, and trust in communities to drive meaningful change.

Join us in celebrating this milestone and looking ahead to the innovative, community-driven change we’ll accomplish together in the next 20 years.

Learn more about GreenLight Fund:

Our Impact

We make strategic investments to scale nonprofits into our communities to effectively address community-identified, long-standing economic and racial inequities.

Our Approach

We facilitate a five-step, community-centered process designed to match the unmet needs local individuals and families identify as barriers to prosperity with proven organizations.

Our Locations

We actively engage with local communities to identify needs not being met and invite in best-in-class nonprofits uniquely suited to address them. Explore our 14 different locations.