How It Works
Structure
- 501(c)(4) social welfare organization with an affiliated 501(c)(3) foundation
- Democratic governance model with contributor voting rights
- Professional investment management team
- Advisory board of academics, policy experts, and business leaders
Funding Model
- Target Audience: 116 million progressive-leaning Americans
- Contribution Range: $100–$1,000 per person
- Potential Fund Size: $11.6B–$116B
- Investment Goal: 11-20% annual returns
Governance
- Annual priority-setting through contributor voting
- Transparent reporting on fund allocation and impact
- Regular stakeholder engagement
Implementation Strategy
Phase 1: Legal structure establishment and initial fundraising
Phase 2: Investment infrastructure development
Phase 3: Priority project identification and funding
Phase 4: Impact measurement and reporting
The question isn’t whether we can afford to act – it’s whether we can afford not to.