Scherman Foundation

Our Vision: We envision a vibrant society that actively cultivates collective [liberation](https://scherman.org/glossary/#liberation), ensuring all historically oppressed [communities](https://scherman.org/glossary/#community) have the necessary resources, autonomy, and full [capacities](https://scherman.org/glossary/#capacity) to thrive. Our Mission: The Scherman Foundation [invests](https://scherman.org/glossary/#investment) in the economic, political, and cultural [transformation](https://scherman.org/glossary/#transformation) necessary for [Black, Indigenous, and People of Color](https://scherman.org/glossary/#BIPOC) to reclaim and build [power](https://scherman.org/glossary/#power). Our framework for change: Political Transformation Building intersectional [racial justice](https://scherman.org/glossary/#racialjustice) movements. - Increased power and [movement-building](https://scherman.org/glossary/#movementbuilding) towards racial justice. - Increased access, participation, and [accountability](https://scherman.org/glossary/#accountability) in democratic processes through organizing and policy change. - BIPOC communities are leading and directing change. Their leadership is seen, valued, and fully supported and resourced. Economic Transformation Building equitably resourced communities. - Increased access to capital for BIPOC communities. - Increased economic stability and security for BIPOC communities. - Increased economic equity, accessibility, and transparency through policy and systemic change. Cultural Transformation Elevating voices, stories, and perspectives of BIPOC artists and communities. - Self and community artistic expression provide the foundation for building movements, shared language, and understanding. - People most harmed by oppression are able to tell their own stories with agency, and they are seen, valued, and fully supported and resourced. - Black, Indigenous, and People of Color reimagine systems and a transformed world through collective power.