THE LENNY ZAKIM FUND INC
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Mission Statement
The Lenny Zakim Fund works to develop deep relationships and builds bridges among people and communities to advance social, economic, and racial justice. Our mission is to listen those most impacted by inequity and provide the funding, essential resources, and support they need to create lasting change.
About This Cause
Founded in 1995 by the late civil rights advocate Lenny Zakim, The Lenny Zakim Fund (LZF) works side-by-side, in solidarity with grassroots organizations by developing deep relationships and building bridges among people and communities to advance social, economic, and racial justice. LZF’s mission is to listen to those most impacted by inequity and provide the funding, essential resources, and support they need to create lasting change. Our long-term vision is for a more just and equitable world where communities thrive because of the contributions and leadership of grassroots organizations. LZF is guided in our work with grassroots organizations by seven principles: social justice, grassroots leadership, diversity and belonging, learning, bridge building, responsiveness, and love. The Lenny Zakim Fund strengthens these grassroots organizations and community leaders by providing technical training, coaching and counseling, pro bono legal services, networking, and grantmaking. We support nonprofit organizations throughout Massachusetts in seven funding areas: • Access to Food, Housing, and Economic Security • Children and Youth Development & Education • Civil and Human Rights Advocacy and Support • Health Promotion and Accessibility for All • Organizing and Support for Immigrants & Refugees • Violence Prevention, and Criminal Justice Reform, and Family Outreach • LGBTQIA Community Support & Organizing Since 1995, LZF has awarded nearly 1,400 grants totaling over $12,000,000 to nearly 400 nonprofit organizations.