ZeroDivide™ invests in community enterprises that leverage technology to benefit people in low-income and other underserved communities.  As a foundation, we do more than just write a check; through our community, philanthropic and corporate partnerships, we help nonprofit organizations find new revenue sources to become more self-sustaining.

We focus on technology. Whether the divides are social, economic, political or cultural, it is often technology that can help overcome these divides.   Since our inception in 1998, almost $50 million has been invested through us in overcoming community-building barriers.  But access to technology is just the starting point.  Through mentors, professional networks and investor forums, ZeroDivide brings a deep knowledge of what makes a venture successful. We're collaborative, bringing a valuable vantage point that stems from having worked with hundreds of community-based organizations. Ultimately, we want to be the partner that community enterprises value most.

Throughout our work, we are guided by four principles:

Innovation

Changing the world requires new thinking. That's why ZeroDivide partners with grantee organizations that are willing to take bold, new directions. To keep pace with technological innovation, our own philanthropic vision is equally fluid, adaptive and effective.

Entrepreneurship

At ZeroDivide, we fund nonprofit organizations that employ new models of economic sustainability.  We provide organizations with access to an ecosystem of business leaders and seasoned professionals. Community entrepreneurs leverage these relationships to find new team members, forge strategic partnerships and identify target markets.

Transformation

A core foundation of our institutional vision has always been to deliver relevant, impactful community-based philanthropy.  We work to transform California communities and the lives of the people who live in them.

Leadership

We love helping organizations and community leaders achieve their full potential.  Through our ZeroDivide Fellows program, our work with these community advocates has not only resulted in developing tomorrow’s leaders, but it has produced rewarding and lasting relationships.

We encourage community-based nonprofit organizations, community leaders, corporate partners and dedicated individuals to join us in creating infinite possibilities.  By redefining the role of philanthropy, we are bridging the digital divide, reshaping communities and moving successfully toward a ZeroDivide.