Leaving No One Behind
The Federspiel Foundation is a private operating foundation focused on supporting the most vulnerable and marginalized communities.
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Our mission is to uphold human dignity by helping people gain the tools, resources, and stability they need to advance their own lives.
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We focus on those facing the greatest hardship, providing essential support and creating environments that strengthen resilience and self-determination.
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Our principles guide every initiative we fund, with the goal of creating meaningful, lasting change that benefits individuals, families, and future generations.
The Facts
Worldwide
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1 in 10 persons lack adequate nutrition globally
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1 in 8 persons struggle with mental health needs
In the United States
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44M+ Americans face food insecurity
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​38M Americans living in poverty
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Our Approach
Our work is grounded in a simple principle: people thrive when their basic needs are met and they have the resources to shape their own future.
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We work at 3 levels:
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Evidence-Based Support
Because direct financial assistance has been shown to improve stability, reduce stress, and support long-term goal-setting, cash support is one of our primary tools for empowering people with both agency and dignity.
Our foundation serves populations both in the United States and internationally, always guided by a commitment to effective, evidence-based support that helps people build better lives for themselves and future generations.
Through food security programs, healthcare access initiatives, mental health support, educational opportunities, and direct financial assistance, we work to address the fundamental challenges that undermine well-being and limit potential.