MÁS Fund
Strengthening Communities Through Entrepreneurship
MÁS Fund leverages philanthropic capital to invest in historically underserved entrepreneurs — driving economic independence and building stronger communities across Los Angeles.
About Us
Who We Are
MÁS Fund is a philanthropic investment vehicle supporting historically underserved entrepreneurs in Los Angeles. By expanding access to capital, we help build businesses, create jobs, and foster lasting community wealth.
Rooted in a decade of impact from The SAM Initiative, MÁS marks the next chapter — moving from traditional grantmaking to direct investment in the entrepreneurial spirit that fuels our communities. As traditional nonprofit funding declines and barriers to capital grow, MÁS is here to meet the moment.
Our Mission
To deploy capital strategically to support historically underserved entrepreneurs, create sustainable economic opportunities, and foster a thriving, inclusive Los Angeles.
Recent Investments
RxLA
INVESTMENT OF $50,000
MÁS awarded a term loan to New Earth to support their New Earth Digital program expansion and operations. New Earth Digital is an active marketing agency, offering job training, certification, and a paid fellowship in vocational skills such as merchandise design, social media marketing, video production, and more, leading to greater economic mobility.
New Earth
INVESTMENT OF $75,000
MÁS awarded a $75,000 term loan to RLA, an innovative, for-profit affordable housing development company in Los Angeles. This organization capitalizes on public-private partnership, integrates services into their housing model, and is supported by strong local stakeholders.
TMC Community Capital
INVESTMENT OF $50,000
While MÁS was positioned to support launch of a new microloan product at TMC, term loan capital was instead deployed to TMC's Small Business Strong - LA Wildfire Relief Fund. This fund offers immediate relief in the form of $5,000 to entrepreneurs whose livelihoods have been impacted by the fires, ensuring no one is left behind on the path to recovery.
Our Team
Core Leadership
Mindy Freedman, Founder, Chief Executive & Investment Officer
Founder and President of The SAM Initiative, committed to driving social change through collective giving and strategic investment.
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Hannah Crosby, Co-Founder & Director of Investment
Corporate finance associate at Delta Air Lines and investment strategist with an MBA from Emory University.
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Marsha Olson, Investment Pipeline Manager
Director at the Wurwand Foundation’s FOUND/LA initiative, supporting local entrepreneurs with funding, education, and mentorship.
Michelle Ohayon, Administrative Manager
Experienced nonprofit professional providing support to ensure seamless fund administration.
MÁS Investment Committee
In addition to Mindy, Hannah, and Marsha:
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Libby Jacobson
Business development and strategy consultant for impact enterprises in the greater Los Angeles area.
David Kyle
Executive in Residence at Emory University’s Business and Society Institute and advisor to the MÁS team who brings extensive experience funding startups and early stage companies.
Invest in MÁS.
Invest in Community.
MÁS Fund invites you to be part of a growing movement to redefine philanthropy and entrepreneurship for a more equitable future.
All contributions are tax-deductible.
For more information, contact:
Hannah Crosby