Transforming the life trajectories of young people and families living in poverty.
Blue Meridian Partners is a pioneering philanthropic model for finding and funding scalable solutions to the problems that limit economic and social mobility for America’s young people and families in poverty. We know solutions exist, but even the most promising strategies cannot reach far enough, fast enough without significant resources. Hence, we bring philanthropists together to pool capital and scale solutions that target drivers of poverty from cradle to career.
We operate with an investor mindset but measure success in terms of social impact. Viewing our grants as “investments,” we provide the flexible, transformative capital that visionary social sector leaders need to dream bigger and pursue long-term change. Beyond dollars, we provide critical capacity- and evidence-building support as well as strategic advice. Understanding economic mobility and racial equity are inextricably linked, we invest in strategies that work to dismantle structural inequities that have long excluded Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and other people of color from power and opportunity.
We remain responsive to evolving challenges, while constantly exploring new collaborations. Ultimately, we want to transform the philanthropic marketplace and improve the life trajectories of millions of young people and families across America.
Our Portfolios
Blue Meridian makes strategic, right-sized investments to expand the impact, influence, and reach of solutions that increase economic and social mobility. Anchored by our performance-based approach, we invest across five portfolios. Together, they support the comprehensive approaches necessary to foster an equitable recovery from the COVID-19 crisis.
Nationwide Solutions
The Nationwide Solutions portfolio makes significant, long-term investments in bringing evidence-based solutions to national scale.
Place Matters
The Place Matters portfolio aims to improve economic and social mobility in communities across the US through investments in place-based partnerships and catalytic supports.
The Justice and Mobility Fund
The Justice and Mobility Fund is a philanthropic collaboration that aims to boost economic mobility and improve the life trajectories of people impacted by the criminal justice system.
The Studio @ Blue Meridian
The Studio @ Blue Meridian embraces experimentation and provides flexible resources to help organizations accelerate their readiness for significant scaling.
COVID-19 Response
Blue Meridian’s COVID-19 Response portfolio began with direct cash assistance and support in accessing public benefits. Now, it provides capital and technical assistance for education innovators re-engaging children in school.
