Case Foundation

Case Foundation is a private foundation established by Steve Case, co-founder of AOL, and his wife Jean Case in 1997. The foundation is focused on leveraging Technology and Innovation to drive Social Change and improve lives, as seen in the work of Bill Gates and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The Case Foundation has collaborated with various organizations, including the Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, and Skoll Foundation, to address pressing issues such as Poverty, Education, and Healthcare. Through its efforts, the foundation aims to create a more Equitable and Sustainable world, inspired by the vision of Nelson Mandela and the United Nations.

● History

The Case Foundation was founded in 1997 by Steve Case and Jean Case, with an initial focus on supporting Education and Healthcare initiatives in the United States. Over the years, the foundation has evolved to address a broader range of issues, including Global Health, Economic Development, and Human Rights, often in partnership with organizations like the World Health Organization and the International Rescue Committee. The foundation has also been influenced by the work of Jimmy Carter and the Carter Center, as well as the Clinton Foundation and its Clinton Global Initiative. In 2011, the Case Foundation launched the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) initiative, which aimed to support the achievement of the United Nations' MDGs, in collaboration with the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.

● Mission and Activities

The Case Foundation's mission is to drive Social Change by leveraging Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships to address some of the world's most pressing challenges, as outlined in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations General Assembly. The foundation's activities include providing Grants and Investments to support Social Entrepreneurs and Non-Profit Organizations, such as the Acumen Fund and the Grameen Foundation, as well as convening Leaders and Stakeholders to address key issues, including Climate Change and Global Poverty. The foundation has also partnered with organizations like the Ashoka and the Skoll Foundation to support Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship, inspired by the work of Muhammad Yunus and the Grameen Bank. Additionally, the Case Foundation has collaborated with Google.org, Facebook, and Twitter to leverage Technology for Social Good, as seen in the work of Mark Zuckerberg and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.

● Leadership and Staff

The Case Foundation is led by Jean Case, who serves as the foundation's Chairman and CEO, and has been recognized for her leadership by organizations like the National Geographic Society and the Harvard Business School. The foundation's staff includes a team of experienced Philanthropists, Social Entrepreneurs, and Non-Profit Professionals, who have worked with organizations like the Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The foundation's Board of Directors includes notable individuals such as Steve Case, Ted Leonsis, and Reid Hoffman, who have also been involved with organizations like the World Economic Forum and the Council on Foreign Relations. The Case Foundation has also been advised by experts like Al Gore and Bono, who have worked on issues like Climate Change and Global Poverty.

● Grants and Initiatives

The Case Foundation provides Grants and Investments to support a range of initiatives, including Education, Healthcare, and Economic Development programs, often in partnership with organizations like the World Health Organization and the International Rescue Committee. The foundation has also launched several initiatives, such as the Be Fearless campaign, which aims to inspire Social Change and Innovation, and the Revolution initiative, which supports Social Entrepreneurs and Non-Profit Organizations, like the Acumen Fund and the Grameen Foundation. The foundation has also partnered with organizations like the Ashoka and the Skoll Foundation to support Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship, inspired by the work of Muhammad Yunus and the Grameen Bank. Additionally, the Case Foundation has collaborated with Google.org, Facebook, and Twitter to leverage Technology for Social Good, as seen in the work of Mark Zuckerberg and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.

● Impact and Recognition

The Case Foundation has had a significant impact on various issues, including Global Health, Education, and Economic Development, and has been recognized for its efforts by organizations like the National Geographic Society and the Harvard Business School. The foundation's initiatives have supported the work of Social Entrepreneurs and Non-Profit Organizations, such as the Acumen Fund and the Grameen Foundation, and have helped to drive Social Change and Innovation, inspired by the vision of Nelson Mandela and the United Nations. The Case Foundation has also been recognized for its commitment to Transparency and Accountability, and has been awarded the Council on Foundations' National Philanthropy Day award, as well as the Independent Sector's John W. Gardner Leadership Award, and has been praised by leaders like Barack Obama and Angela Merkel. The foundation's work has also been featured in publications like the New York Times, Forbes, and Fast Company, and has been recognized by organizations like the World Economic Forum and the Council on Foreign Relations. Category:Philanthropic organizations