Foundation or philanthropic investor

Sall Family Foundation

Compiled from public sources

Founded in 1992, the Sall Family Foundation is a US-based private grantmaking foundation. It operates as a philanthropic investor, providing grants to organisations that promote transformative change at the intersection of the environment, public health, and livelihoods. The foundation's investment strategy focuses on backing leaders and organisations closest to these challenges, empowering them to develop evidence-based and locally governed solutions. It supports both civil society organisations and larger non-profit agencies, encouraging knowledge sharing and collaboration to achieve sustainable, long-term impact.

Investment focus

Sectors
HealthcareAgriculture and foodTechnologyEnergy and powerSMEs
Stages and strategies
SeedGrowthFund investmentsPrivate credit
Regions
Northern Africa, Eastern Africa, Western Africa, Central Africa, Southern Africa

Fund commitments

Sources

  1. Partner Researchers, accessed 14 November 2026
  2. https://www.mcesocap.org/mce-social-capital-announces-final-close-of-mesa-fund, www.mcesocap.org. Accessed 14 November 2026.
  3. https://capria.vc/news/capria-announces-first-close-of-its-usd-100-million-global-south-fund-ii/, capria.vc. Accessed 14 November 2026.