We believe so. Since our inception, TPI has been committed to sparking bold ideas that lead to more effective, impactful philanthropy. We’ve had the privilege of incubating visionary initiatives — many of which have grown into independent organizations and lasting programs that continue to drive change.
Below are a few examples of current and past initiatives incubated at TPI.
A consulting practice made up of former community foundation CEOs and senior leaders, CFii brings deep, hands-on experience to customized engagements that strengthen strategy, execution, and leadership. In partnership with The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI), CFii combines executive-level insight with TPI’s decades of experience in strategy, consulting, and field-building to support emerging and evolving community foundations at critical moments of change.
Exhale – The Family Caregiver Initiative funds innovative collaborative projects in Western New York and Southeast Michigan that are reimagining respite and increasing respite opportunities for family caregivers of older adults. Respite, a period of rest or relief, can play a key role in reinforcing caregiver well-being and effectiveness, leading to better health, social-emotional outcomes, and lower costs of care for family caregivers and older adults they care for.
The Initiative launched in Western New York in 2019. In October 2024, we announced 11 new respite project teams, representing 50 organizations in Southeast Michigan, as grant recipients.
Invest for Better is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit incubated by Ellen Remmer as a project at The Philanthropic Initiative in 2019. It’s focus is on empowering women through impact investing through expert financial education, monthly events, and learning circles focused on values-aligned investing.
Next Steps for Boston Dance (“Next Steps”) is a partnership between the Boston Foundation, Aliad Fund, and Movement Arts Creation Studio (MACS). With a mission to strengthen the field of dance in Greater Boston, Next Steps provides multi-layered support for Greater Boston’s choreographers and circus artists. The grant program supports choreographers and circus artists creating original work in any dance genre to move forward and take a “next step” in their careers.