Seek to look beyond,
Understanding blooms within ā
Vision draws us near
Our Story
We care about longstanding systemic gaps perpetuated by unjust institutions, government structures, and market failures.
We support solution-oriented organizations pioneering solutions that create lasting change for people and planet.
Who We Are
The next generation of philanthropists and leaders committed to redistributing wealth and resources to address market failures.
Our Values
The Look and See Foundation, a private foundation founded by Jeff Ubben in 2020, aims to address fundamental societal failures by intensely focusing on the acute needs of people and the planet, particularly those systematically overlooked by government and market mechanisms.
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Transformative potential exists in local initiatives markets consider unscalable
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Real change requires practical hands-on solutions rather than quick technological fixes that āsolveā problems with problems
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Meaningful civic engagement starts when we look beyond our screens to see and serve our community
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By connecting generations through meaningful dialogue, lasting positive change is ensured
OUR INSPIRATION
Wendell Berryās Reverence for People and Planet
Born in 1934, Wendell Berry is an American novelist, poet, environmental activist, and Kentucky farmer. A friend of the Look & See Foundation, his thought leadership highlights ecological understanding and community, inspiring our approach to impact.
āThis is the justice that we are learning from the ecologists: you cannot damage what you are dependent upon without damaging yourself.ā
ā Wendell Berry, The Unsettling of America