StandTogether

About

Stand Together is a philanthropic community dedicated to addressing America's most pressing issues by empowering changemakers from diverse backgrounds. Founded in 2003, it was initially inspired by Charles Koch's philanthropic efforts over five decades. The organization focuses on creating a society where everyone can live a meaningful life by benefiting others. It partners with thousands of nonprofit leaders, business executives, and social entrepreneurs to tackle issues like education, economic opportunity, and community development. Stand Together emphasizes principles such as dignity, bottom-up solutions, openness, self-actualization, and mutual benefit. It supports social entrepreneurs across education, communities, business, and government, aiming to break barriers that prevent people from realizing their potential. The organization's approach involves providing resources, networking opportunities, and proven strategies to its partners. Stand Together Trust, part of this broader community, specifically invests in applied research and projects that demonstrate innovative solutions to societal problems.