Entrepreneurship Funders Network (EFN) envisions vibrant communities across the United States that are fueled by diverse entrepreneurs and connected, resilient, and equitable entrepreneurial ecosystems. EFN galvanizes philanthropic funders to inspire entrepreneurship, support entrepreneurs, and strengthen entrepreneurial ecosystems. By informing, connecting, and catalyzing action, EFN increases its members’ knowledge, networks, and efficacy; bolsters entrepreneurship; and contributes to shared prosperity.

The membership of EFN is an inclusive community whose members include family, community, institutional, and corporate foundations, philanthropic individuals, government agencies, and other non-traditional funders– all who focus on entrepreneurship or rely on it as a key mechanism for achieving their missions. Members have diverse philanthropic approaches and collectively work at local, state, regional, and national levels in the United States.