Impact Stories

The knowledge, collaboration & capital that Philanthropitch provides is a powerful & cataclysmic opportunity for nonprofits to receive help in creating innovative programs that are scalable and sustainable. This intentional innovation & access to risk capital create a powerful way to create and grow ground breaking social solutions.

Since the first pitch event was held in 2013, Philanthropitch has annually assembled a diverse group of high-impact entrepreneurial leaders, corporations, and community members for one of the most exciting social innovation events in the country. Philanthropitch helps participating organizations develop the necessary expertise to empower their leaders to go from ambition to action so they can transform their communities.

And we’ve compiled a few heartwarming impact stories from previous years below. Take a look!

Code2College <> Alamo drafthouse

One of our favorite moments in Philanthropitch history happened in 2018 when Matt Stephenson of Code2College was awarded multiple surprise internships from our judging panel and sponsors. Exactly one year later, we caught up with Matt Stephenson and George Reason from Alamo Drafthouse to see how their partnership has grown since Philanthropitch!

Franklinton Cycleworks <> The Columbus FOundation

We caught up with 2021 finalist Jonathan Youngman of Franklinton Cycle Works and Emily Savors of The Columbus Foundation to see how their partnership has helped build a place of co-working and co-learning at FCW. Together, they’re building more connected, more empowered individuals and a more vibrant neighborhood.

Culturingua <> steptoe & Johnson

We caught up with 2021 finalist Nadia Mavrakis of Culturingua and Katy David of Steptoe & Johnson to see how their partnership has helped cultivate, promote, and preserve Middle Eastern, North African, and South Asian (MENASA) cultural, linguistic, and artistic heritage to invest in human, community, and economic development in San Antonio.

Youth Code Jam <> Hulu

We caught up with 2018 finalist Debi Pfitzenmaier of Youth Code Jam and Mike Kohutich of Hulu to see how their partnership has created new opportunity in and around the greater San Antonio community!

Mobile Mental Wellness Collaborative

Pitching in 2020, the San Antonio Mobile Mental Wellness Collaborative has been making big moves in the community. Over the last year, the collaborative has been hard at work fundraising and providing their in-demand services to the community!

12+ <> TD Bank

Pitching in 2020 at Philanthropitch Philadelphia, 12+ is on a mission to be the online job marketplace for high schools in Philadelphia and beyond, and TD Bank aligned their strong corporate citizenship model to be an innately strong partner in building our future workforce together!

 Do you have a story to share with us?