Our Manifesto
We live in times of great change, the future more uncertain than ever before. Many are lonely, divisions fray our social fabric, and climate change looms over our shared future.
But when things break down, we have opportunities to break through. Instead of bracing for what’s next, what if we imagined what could be?
Let's tap the minds of artists, scientists, and humanitarians, emerging leaders reframing the challenges of our time.
A community of open minds and willing eyes,
Finding enchantment in unexpected places, and change in unexpected ways.
Our invitation is to stay curious—to imagine, to wonder.
Not as luxuries, but as essential forces that shape our world.
Our Grantmaking Philosophy
The Yogi Foundation believes that philanthropy should be a field of inquiry. We support creative collaborations that shift perspectives and innovate across science, art, and culture.
Our Grants at Work
Voices and projects that bring our values to life.
Our inaugural films bring spices to life. With voiceover and music from lauded artists,
these short features turn spices into multifaceted characters with intriguing pasts and exciting futures.
these short features turn spices into multifaceted characters with intriguing pasts and exciting futures.
Gaby Moreno sings cardamom’s truth.
Through an original song by Grammy-winning Guatemalan artist Gaby Moreno, cardamom’s impact on the renewal of a remote mountain town finds new expression.
Peeling back cinnamon’s layered history.
Cinnamon may be a comfort food staple, but legendary artiste Rizo traces the fiery provocations of this alluring spice’s rich history.
Mighty rhizomes sprouting kaleidoscopic stories.
Multi-award winner Jon Batiste lends strength to a story that spans millennia, where ancient ritual and modern practice explode into new possibilities.
Dreaming about change? If your work aligns with our philosophy, explore funding opportunities today.
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Voices and projects that bring our values to life.
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“Concern yourself more with accepting responsibility than with assigning blame. Let the possibilities inspire you more than the obstacles discourage you.”
– Ralph Marston