MINDY FREEDMAN
Founder
The SAM Initiative
The SAM Initiative’s objective is to educate and engage donors by investing in community-based organizations that address the most pressing needs in our community. As a giving circle, we pool our financial resources and expertise to drive social change and nonprofit sustainability. The SAM Initiative serves as a catalyst to improve the lives of women, children, and families in Los Angeles through engaged philanthropy.
Founded in 2013 by social entrepreneur and philanthropist Mindy Freedman, SAM has evolved into a strong, supportive and responsive community, committed to learning and working together to make a difference. Freedman and team’s fundamental belief is that through collaborative giving we can do far more together than we can do alone. As of 2023, The SAM Initiative has given over $3 million in grants to the community, and its influential collective spirit and network reaches far beyond the grants.
