Northbound Foundation — Organization Profile
Northbound Foundation is a nonprofit humanitarian organization that works to break cycles of generational poverty by supporting local partners who are already embedded in their communities. The foundation describes its mission as “to see, serve and empower the marginalized,” and its vision is “hope, security and visibility for all of God’s people.” Its work combines compassion, development strategy, mission funding, and practical project support.
The organization is headquartered in Savannah, Georgia, while its work serves communities around the world through global and local partnerships. Northbound describes itself as a globally distributed team that works alongside local implementers rather than replacing them. Its public materials emphasize long-term relationships, cultural humility, and support for communities facing poverty, instability, injustice, and limited access to opportunity.
Northbound Foundation operates by stewarding development and mission resources to partners that are positioned to meet local needs. Its approach includes building bridges between donors, churches, organizations, community leaders, and local changemakers. The foundation presents its work as both relational and practical, seeking to strengthen capacity, improve sustainability, and support projects that produce lasting community impact.
The organization’s areas of work include Infrastructure & Community Development, Orphan Prevention & Childhood Development, Right to Play, Business Development, Women’s Empowerment, and Organizational Capacity Building. These categories reflect a broad development model that addresses both immediate need and long-term opportunity. Featured projects include Made in Moshi, a business initiative providing skills, jobs, and opportunity in the Moshi community; Furaha Field, a soccer field and safe space for children and women; and Akonda Tailors, a tailoring program connected to business development and student opportunity.
Northbound also emphasizes partnership as a core strategy. Its community partners are described as local changemakers and in-place innovators who help create new paths to prosperity. Its development partners include organizations and churches that want to expand the impact of their giving and service. Northbound states that it applies business practices to localized efforts while emphasizing project self-sufficiency, sustainability, and the human element.
People can engage with Northbound Foundation by giving, becoming a development partner, subscribing for updates, contacting the organization about partnerships, supporting field projects, and sharing its work. The foundation also states that 100 percent of donor-generated funds are allocated to in-the-field work, with overhead and administrative costs managed separately. Its distinct contribution is connecting faith-informed compassion, global partnerships, donor stewardship, and locally led community development for people facing hardship.
Key Links
- Website: https://northboundfoundation.com/
- About Us: https://northboundfoundation.com/about-us/
- Our Work: https://northboundfoundation.com/our-work/
- Our Board: https://northboundfoundation.com/our-board/
- Development Partners: https://northboundfoundation.com/development-partners/
- Field Notes: https://northboundfoundation.com/field-notes/
- Contact: https://northboundfoundation.com/contact/
- Give: https://northboundfoundation.com/give/
- Linktree: https://linktr.ee/northboundfoundation
Contact Information
- Email: in**@******************on.com
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- Phone: 843-232-6313
- Mailing address: 718 Montgomery Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Socials
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northboundfoundation
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northbound_foundation
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NorthboundFoundation
- Linktree: https://linktr.ee/northboundfoundation
Leadership
- Mark Hall — Founder; Board Chair
- Jena Hall — Board Member
- Jeff Jepson — Board Vice Chair
- Karen Guinn — Board Secretary
- Toby Browne — Board Treasurer
- Clive Raharuhi — Board Member
- Dr. Chris Mathews — Board Member
- Baldwin Wells — Operations Director
