The Monty Marsh Fund for Social Impact
We bridge the gap between innovation and equity through strategic investment and community empowerment.
The Challenge
Under-resourced communities face systemic barriers to accessing capital, technology, and opportunities for economic mobility. Traditional funding models often overlook the unique cultural assets and innovative potential within these communities.
Without intentional investment in both infrastructure and human capital, the wealth gap continues to widen, limiting generational progress and community resilience.
Our Solution
The Monty Marsh Fund combines venture capital returns with philanthropic impact, creating a sustainable model that reinvests profits into community development. We focus on culture-shifting technologies and enterprises that generate both financial returns and social equity.
By investing in local talent, preserving cultural heritage through technology, and building ownership pathways, we create lasting economic empowerment that scales across generations.
Phase 1 Hybrid Investment Model
A strategic blend of impact venture capital and philanthropic initiatives, supported by operational excellence and strategic reserves to maximize both financial returns and social impact.
Driving Returns, Fueling Innovation
Structured as a dual entity fund, MMF enables impact investors to participate in scalable revenue-generating assets such as cultural IP development, voice AI technology, startup incubation, and arts / media / entertainment production. Followed by Creative Real Estate ventures during Phase 2 of the fund.
Building Equity, Empowering Communities
Designed to support multiple nonprofit partners, MMF accepts donations, grants, and contributions from donor-advised funds (DAFs) and philanthropic foundations. We deploy these funds into charitable programming, or we make Program-Related Investments (PRIs) into our Capital Arm.
Professional Fund Management
Comprehensive 5-year operational infrastructure ensuring professional fund management, legal compliance, strategic marketing, financial oversight, and administrative excellence across all initiatives.
5-Year Investment
Ensuring sustainable operations and professional fund management throughout Phase 1
Flexible Capital Deployment
Strategic opportunity reserve intentionally unallocated at launch to enable responsive capital deployment, provide Phase 2 predevelopment capital, and maximize fund resilience across economic conditions.
Strategic Flexibility
7.7% of fund reserved for maximum adaptability and opportunity capture
Phase 1 Total Investment:
Project/Initiative Costs
Direct program and venture investments
5-Year Operational Costs
Fund operations and infrastructure
Strategic Reserve
Contingency and opportunity fund
Impact in Numbers
Measurable outcomes driving real change in communities
Our Journey
Track our progress from conception to full-scale impact
Phase 2: Creative Real Estate
Our largest investment • $10M • Dedicated Fund
Launching Q3 2026: First-of-its-kind affordable creative hubs in South Los Angeles—scalable mixed-use developments that fuse deeply affordable live/work housing with world-class production facilities, wellness amenities, and community-owned ventures.
Our Strategic Partners
SoLa Foundation
Inaugural AI Nerve Center Recipient
"Focused on closing the digital divide, SoLa Foundation serves over 1,700 students with 2,429 hours of instruction. As a key strategic partner, we are excited to implement our AI-powered nonprofit management tools to amplify their incredible work in South LA."
Northwestern University
Strategic Fiscal Sponsor
"We are proud to be supported by Northwestern University, and housed inside the University's Computer Science and Learning Science's TILT Lab, providing prestigious academic backing and strategic guidance."
Javorn Farrell / NewMontis
Real Estate Development Lead
"Leading our Creative Real Estate Phase 2 initiative, Javorn brings extensive commercial real estate expertise and deep market knowledge to guide our innovative affordable housing and creative space development strategy in South Los Angeles."
EJ Fortenberry
Bernstein / Strategic Philanthropy Advisor
"An experienced Private Wealth Management Financial Advisor, Errol plays a vital role in guiding our nonprofit fundraising strategies with a proven track record in financial stewardship and organizational growth."
Bridge Builders
GUAPY AI Community Partner
"Providing valuable services since 1999, Bridge Builders is a strategic partner creating a bridge to South Los Angeles residents, aiding in our efforts to archive culture using AI voice and video technology."
Let's Connect
Ready to be part of the solution? Join our community of innovators, storytellers, investors, and changemakers building a more equitable future.
Investment Opportunities
Get early access to our venture capital deals and philanthropic initiatives with measurable social impact.
Community Impact
Join a diverse network of change agents working to democratize access to technology, global storytelling, and ownership.
Innovation Access
Be the first on the pulse of the latest technology and trends through our initiatives, partnerships, and investment strategies.