Mastercard Foundation Overview

  • Type
  • Foundation

  • Year Founded
  • 2006

Year Founded

  • Professionals
  • 30

Professionals

  • AUM

  • Commitments
  • 10

Mastercard Foundation General Information

Description

Mastercard Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Toronto, Canada. Established in 2006, the organization provides grants and supports programs that promote education, financial inclusion, and employment opportunities for young people in Africa and Indigenous youth in Canada. The assets are managed by the board of directors.

Contact Information

Year Founded
2006
Commitment Size
Open To Secondaries
Open To First Time Funds
Institution Type
Foundation
Primary Contact
Title
Chief Financial Officer
Email
dk
Phone
+27 031
Corporate Office
  • 250 Yonge Street
  • Suite 2400
  • Toronto, Ontario M5B 2L7
  • Canada

Mastercard Foundation Commitments (10)

Mastercard Foundation's most recent commitment was for from , managed by Chui Ventures. The commitment was made on .

Fund Name Fund Manager Fund Location Vintage Fund Size Commitment Date Commitment
Chui Ventures Nairobi, Kenya 2025
Accion Washington, DC 2025
Aruwa Capital Management Lagos, Nigeria 2025
Founders Factory Africa Johannesburg, South Africa 2023
VestedWorld Chicago, IL 2022
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Commitments by Fund Type
Commitments by Fund Type
Commitments by Region
Commitments by Region

Mastercard Foundation Investment Allocations

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    Current PE:
    %  Actual
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    Real Estate:
    %  Actual
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    Current Equities:
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    Current Cash:
Investment allocations

Mastercard Foundation Affiliates

Subsidiaries (1)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Mastercard Foundation Fund for Rural Prosperity Nairobi, Kenya

Mastercard Foundation FAQs

  • When was Mastercard Foundation founded?

    Mastercard Foundation was founded in 2006.

  • Where is Mastercard Foundation headquartered?

    Mastercard Foundation is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

  • How many Assets Under Management (AUM) does Mastercard Foundation have?

    Mastercard Foundation has in assets under management.

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