What We Do

• Advocacy

  As part of the broader Purpose Group and at the heart of the steward-ownership ecosystem, the Purpose Foundation spreads the word about steward-ownership and steward-ownership-aligned financing. We operate in collaboration with the broader ecosystem and constantly identify leverage points to make the concept known and accessible wherever possible: at universities, in public discourse, and among key stakeholders. Today, the concept is better known, but there is still a long journey ahead – and we are passionate about operating at the heart of this globally growing movement.

• Research

  We help generate knowledge and insights to strengthen the movement, studying the impact of steward-ownership, finding concrete solutions, sharing guidance and connecting the field. By making open research accessible and producing case studies, we support entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, legal experts, and other stakeholders in understanding the benefits and best practices of steward-ownership. We bridge research and practice, leveraging our deep, long-standing experience and the extensive network around the pioneers of steward-ownership.

• Education

  To meet growing demand, we provide practical tools, publications, and networks for entrepreneurs, companies, investors, academics, lawyers and other stakeholders. We work across jurisdictions to find legal solutions and guide the implementation of steward-ownership. We also partner with like-minded organizations and institutions building a global network of aligned organizations, investors, legal experts, and universitites aducating on and spreading the word around steward-ownership internationally.

• Ecosystem

  None of this would be possible without the forerunners – the companies, entrepreneurs, and investors who navigate partly uncharted territory and systemic challenges to implement steward-ownership. They are supported by brilliant lawyers, tax consultants, employees, researchers, legislators, thought leaders, changemakers, and regional partners who contribute to the movement every day. Together, we make steward-ownership tangible, practical, and increasingly known and accessible.

  We do our best to connect the dots and people in this ecosystem, share our knowledge and experience, support where needed and bring together this wonderful movement. For example at our big global bi-annual gatherings around steward-ownrship, bringing together the global community.