Endeavor Global Inc (F/K/A the Endeavor Initiative Inc)
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About Endeavor Global Inc (F/K/A the Endeavor Initiative Inc)
Endeavor is the global network of trust of, by, and for high-impact entrepreneurs: we select, support, invest in, and elevate founders with the greatest potential to scale and pay it forward through the Endeavor Multiplier Effect.
Focus Areas
High-impact entrepreneurshipVenture investing (Endeavor Catalyst)Entrepreneur mentorship and networksExecutive educationResearch and ecosystem insights
Who They Fund
regional entrepreneurssmall business ownersearly-stage startups
Funding Style
capacity buildingdirect support to entrepreneursregion-specific / place-based funding
About Endeavor Global Inc (F/K/A the Endeavor Initiative Inc)
Endeavor Global Inc (f/k/a the Endeavor Initiative Inc) gives to regional Endeavor affiliates that support entrepreneurship, with the largest recent award going to Endeavor Atlanta at $105,777 in 2024. That pattern fits the organization’s stated purpose: a global network built for high-impact entrepreneurs, combining support, investment, education, and ecosystem research. The recent grants point to a place-based model in which local Endeavor entities receive operating support to help founders scale in their own markets. The funding mix shows that this is not a single-program funder. Alongside regional entrepreneurship support, Endeavor also runs fellowship, executive education, and growth programs for entrepreneurs, plus Endeavor Catalyst, its co-investment fund. The organization’s leadership is tied to Linda Rottenberg, and its activity is national, with recipients spread across multiple U.S. cities and territories. Recent awards include Endeavor Detroit, Endeavor Colorado, Endeavor Nwa Entrepreneurs, and Endeavor Initiative Puerto Rico Inc, showing repeated backing for local entrepreneurial ecosystems rather than isolated one-time projects.
What Endeavor Global Inc (F/K/A the Endeavor Initiative Inc) Funds
Endeavor Global Inc (f/k/a the Endeavor Initiative Inc) supports entrepreneurship through a network model, and the recent grants show that work reaching several markets at once. In ecosystem support, they gave $82,442 to Endeavor Detroit in 2023 and $60,247 to Endeavor Colorado in 2023 for entrepreneurship in region. The foundation also backed the same regional mission in other markets, including $52,766 to Endeavor Initiative Puerto Rico Inc in San Juan in 2024 and $54,646 to Endeavor Nwa Entrepreneurs in Bentonville in 2023. In the U.S. Southeast and Midwest, it funded Endeavor Miami and Endeavor Louisville as well. Beyond regional affiliates, Endeavor’s program list includes executive education, fellowship-based talent matching, and a path-to-liquidity program for founders, indicating a focus on scaling entrepreneurs through both capital and operating support.
How Endeavor Global Inc (F/K/A the Endeavor Initiative Inc) Gives
Typical grant size is $13,833 at the 25th percentile, $25,794 at the median, and $54,646 at the 75th percentile, placing most awards in a mid-five-figure range. The recent list also shows repeat support to several recipients across multiple years, including Endeavor Atlanta, Endeavor Colorado, Endeavor Louisville, Endeavor Miami, and Endeavor Initiative Puerto Rico Inc, which suggests ongoing support rather than isolated one-off grants. This is a nonprofit foundation with no individual giving and no program-related investments listed. The grant records and active programs both point to direct support for Endeavor affiliates and entrepreneurs. Several programs accept unsolicited requests, including fellowship, investment, and education-related offerings.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$281K
Total Assets
$16.5M
Total Revenue
$11M
Total Expenses
$15.4M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $14K and $55K, with a median of $26K.
25th Percentile
$14K
Median
$26K
75th Percentile
$55K
Geographic Reach
National8 states funded
About 8% of grants go to recipients in CO.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
LINDA ROTTENBERG
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