Business for Good
| Formation | July 2021 |
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| Founder | Ed Mitzen, Lisa Mitzen |
| Type | Charitable organization, venture philanthropy |
| Headquarters | Saratoga Springs, New York |
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| Website | https://bfg.org |
Business for Good Foundation is a portfolio of companies, comprising a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation and for-profit businesses, based in Saratoga Springs, New York. It was founded in 2020 by philanthropists Ed Mitzen and Lisa Mitzen. Business for Good's goal is to address inequities that impact underserved communities in the Capital District, including food insecurity, housing instability, and education gaps. The organization provides capital and resources to local businesses, communities in need, and minority entrepreneurs through donations, grants, and profits from foundation-owned businesses.
In 2022, Business for Good received an honorable mention in Fast Company's World Changing Ideas Awards for Impact Investing.