Grant Cycle Two opens May 1!
About Us
Our Programs
Mason Makes Money Fund accomplishes its mission by providing free in person and virtual workshops which cover an array of entrepreneurial and financial topics which include marketing; budgeting; customer service; business planning; tax preparation; and more.
The crown jewel of our program is our awarding of three micro-grants to three kid entrepreneurs each year in the amount of $500 to be used to fund their businesses.
Since we began operating in 2022, Mason Makes Money Fund has engaged with nearly 100 youth through funded grants, free in-person or virtual workshops and literacy based programs.
Impact
Outcomes
Our Core Values
Youth Centricity
We nucleate the voices and needs of the youth we support in every program we create.
Community
We build community for young people with the presence and support of teachers, parents, business owners, and other key stakeholders, while positively impacting the broader community through the investment we make in youth.
Cultivation
We seek to cultivate youth through barrier free access to the education and resources they need to build and grow successful businesses. Additionally, through entrepreneurial education, we teach youth responsibility, foster literacy skills, mathematical comprehension and money management, all necessary skills to support their success in adulthood.
Commitment
We are committed to supporting and uplifting the next generation. Every aspect of our program and our grant cycle process are constructed to teach and foster the personal and professional evolution of young people.
Autonomy
Our model was strategically developed to bolster the autonomy in youth. Our programs help to develop their critical thinking abilities, communication skills, and confidence to encourage their sense of self.
The Kidpreneur promise
We believe in empowering the next generation of innovators to take their dreams and turn them into realities, no matter what barriers stand in their way.
