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MacKenzie Scott Donates $65 Million to LISC
MacKenzie Scott, the prolific philanthropist, announced that she is donating $65 million to LISC, the largest contribution in our organization’s 45-year history. This is Scott’s second grant to LISC, which builds on a $40 million gift in 2020 that was used to seed programs that narrow gaps in health, wealth and opportunity, particularly for communities …
Capacity = Hope Our 2023 Annual Report is Here!
In 2023, we dedicated ourselves to strengthening capacities both within our partner organizations and internally. Throughout the year, we expanded our team to better support our comprehensive range of programs. Additionally, we committed over $4 million to bolstering our partners, initiating new projects, and fostering growth. Our small grants program, which encompassed 14 projects across …
A Once-a-Year Gathering with Colleagues Across the Country
Each year, for the past decade, LISC National’s Income and Wealth Building (IWB, formerly FIWB) team plans a convening for Financial Opportunity CenterTM (FOC) staff and LISC staff who work with them. This year, the convening happened near Phoenix in Mesa, AZ. For two and a half whirlwind days, it was all things FOC.