As a nonprofit – come ready to tell the audience about the great work you are doing, the community you serve and the change you are making. Enjoy an evening filled with dinner, beverages, and great conversation amongst fellow philanthropists. Most important of all, take the opportunity to pitch to our panel of sharks and audience to fund your mission through a fun and unconventional spin on ABC’s hit show Shark Tank.

Expectation

Let us hear the need! RevComm, Sharks and audience members will be all ears as selected organizations are provided 5 minutes to tell us who they are, what they do, why they it do and how they do it. We encourage organizations to bring 3 great speaking team members that will help put your best foot forward while providing data, examples and testimonies about the organizations mission and programs. Be ready to explain yourself – Sharks will be given 20 minutes to mingle with nonprofit organizations, providing them 1:1 time to ask questions that may help in their decision making.

Focus Area

RevComm Foundation is proud of its mission-agnostic approach, meaning we do not restrict funding to specific focus areas. If your organization meets our guidelines, does not provide services on the exclusion list, and fosters community impact, we encourage you to apply and look forward to learning more about your mission.

Guidelines

The following criteria is needed to qualify: organization must have obtained 501(c)(3) status less than 10 years ago, have less than $500,000 in annual revenue, be Southern California based and promote diversity equity and inclusion. Unfortunately political organizations, medical research, religious based organizations, capital/building campaigns, sports teams, sport competitions, foundations or granting organizations, galas, fundraising dinners and events will be excluded from selection.

For Goodness Cakes – Inland Empire Chapter

For Goodness Cakes® has found a unique and innovative approach to supporting a highly underserved community. Beginning in 2016, Founder Jamie Lehman created a network of volunteers to bake birthday and academic graduation celebration cakes for disadvantaged youth and young adults. The organization is big on collaboration and executes its mission by partnering with other nonprofits who work directly with the cake recipients who order on their behalf, and then volunteer bakers dubbed the “Sprinkle Squad” bake a treat specialized for the recipient. Sounds simple, right? But there are very few concepts like this across the country. The vision of the organization is that through the love and support of its “Sprinkle Squard”, these youth and young adults get some much-needed time to not feel the increasing pressure of their socioeconomic situation, but rather help nurture optimism and confidence at a critical age.

Heavy Breathing Foundation

Heavy Breathing Foundation is dedicated to helping at-risk individuals build confidence through powerlifting and strength training. They believe that when people are physically strong, they are better equipped to face the challenges of the real world, and that the discipline and mental toughness required for lifting heavy weights translates directly into success in all areas of life. The organization currently offers three core programs: 1:1 sponsorship programming, which may include gym membership costs and equipment needs; an after-school program supporting youth engaged in the Boys and Girls Club; a collaborative program with local sober living home and rehab centers to provide structure and accountability. By partnering with other organizations to identify at-risk individuals who can benefit from such programs, Heavy Breathing Foundation provides them with the support and guidance they need to succeed.

Made New Foundation

The Made New Foundation emerged from its Founder’s transformation journeys during incarceration. With almost six decades of combined experience behind bars, their team realized the need for change and innovative services for those who have been justice-impacted. The organization’s belief is rooted in early intervention and education for at-risk individuals – by partnering with local schools and community centers, they inspire and empower those transitioning back into society by equipping them wrap-around services that include basic needs, education, vocational training, and mentorship. Made New Foundation’s reentry services are innovative and unique, as their vocational training component integrates cutting-edge technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Virtual Reality (VR) by personalizing learning and development paths for individuals, offering tailored guidance and support.

Surfing Madonna Oceans Project

Surfing Madonna Oceans Project is a community inspired by Mark Patterson’s Surfing Madonna mosaic that was installed in the City of Encinitas in 2011. The nonprofit was later founded to expand the sense of community that the mosaic brought into community programming for the special needs population. Programs encompass a Surf Camp that allows two hundred children with cognitive delays and physical challenges to participate in fun experiences at San Diego beaches, and Arts Programming (as tribute to the Surfing Madonna mosaic) aimed at conserving, maintaining and promoting the public display of art and the promotion of environmental conservation efforts. For the kids participating in Surf Camp, surfing represents a dream they never thought possible due to their physical and cognitive challenges. Achieving this dream has the potential to profoundly transform their lives.