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Building an inclusive, sustainable future

Mission

We invest in people, ideas and organizations to build a brighter future for all communities. 

Vision

We envision a world in which every person has the resources and opportunities needed to thrive. 

Purpose

To power human progress by providing opportunities for Kyndryl and its employees to create a purpose-driven company and support the communities it serves around the world.

Values

Our values inform the ways we engage with our partners and communities. We strive to be:

Inclusive

Embed inclusion, diversity, and equity in everything we do.

Empathetic

Serve with trust and transparency.

Innovative

Embrace new ideas to drive change.

Collaborative

Work together for shared success.

Bold

Be unafraid to tackle big challenges.

Kyndryl Foundation Launches to Power Progress in Local Communities

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Kyndryl Foundation's focus for funding organizations will be aligned with our 3 impact areas.

Future-forward education

We support equitable access to student-centered and technology-enabled education, ensuring all learners acquire the skills needed to promote sustainable development.

Climate action

We support an equitable transition to an environmentally sustainable future through innovative technology and mitigating the impacts of climate change by strengthening resilience in the communities most affected.

Inclusive economy

We focus on investing in bold ideas that help to build a representative economy in which all individuals and communities can participate in and benefit from sustained economic and social prosperity.

Request for Proposals 2023

 

Kyndryl Foundation’s first Request for Proposals (RFP) is available by request. The window to submit a proposal will be open from September 5, 2023 to November 6, 2023.

 

In year one, Kyndryl Foundation will focus on funding cyber security skills and job placement programs for under-represented learners and job seekers, as well as initiatives to help nonprofits become more cyber-attack resilient.
 

See application criteria ->   

Our grantmaking principles

These principles guide Kyndryl Foundation’s grantmaking process

Balanced partnerships

We recognize the value of trust-based philanthropy principles and entering relationships with our grantees as collaborators. We seek to reduce burdens on grantees by streamlining processes and making grants that favor long term impact.  

Forward-thinking mindset

We will embrace innovation in our grantmaking practice and support new models that promote positive social change.

Data-forward design

We understand that social change is not always easily measurable, but we will seek the benefit of science-based outcomes and creative approaches to measure the impact of our grants.  

Representative grantmaking

Our grantmaking will be deeply rooted in the communities we fund. We will seek feedback from our grantees and their communities to promote diversity and improve our grantmaking process. 

Integrity and transparency

Our grantmaking process will be guided by a commitment to integrity and appropriate transparency, including ensuring that our grantmaking criteria is publicly available.

Holistic engagement

We commit to looking for ways to support our grantees beyond funding, by leveraging our talent, resources, and relationships.

Kyndryl Foundation board and staff

Martin Schroeter

Kyndryl Foundation Chairman and Director 

Una Pulizzi 

Kyndryl Foundation President and Board Member

Edward Sebold 

Kyndryl Foundation Board Member 

Maryjo Charbonnier

Kyndryl Foundation Board Member 

David Wyshner

Kyndryl Foundation Board Member 

Glen Kutler

Kyndryl Foundation Secretary

Victor Grado

Kyndryl Foundation Treasurer 

Monoswita Saha

CSR and Kyndryl Foundation Advisor

   

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Let’s talk about how we can build an inclusive, sustainable future together.

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