Value proposition

An investment that works.

For 25 years, REDF has invested in businesses that reveal and reinforce the talent of people overcoming barriers to employment.

We partner with social entrepreneurs - providing capital, capacity, and community - to amplify the success of their businesses and the people they employ.

Our investments have supported 238 employment social enterprises across 33 states and DC - collectively employing 84,000 people and generating nearly $1.4 billion in revenue to be reinvested in employees, jobs, and communities.

Together, we’re building an economy that works. For everyone.


Social Enterprise, Venture Philanthropy, Capacity Building, SROI, Measurement & Evaluation, and Employment