Supporting the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

We exist to create a future where every young entrepreneur is fully supported on their journey to become thriving and impactful leaders and business owners.

Our Mission Serves to Educate & Inspire

The mission of Mason Makes Money Fund is to positively influence and support the next generation of entrepreneurs, business leaders, and visionaries to reach their highest potential.

Harnessing, mentorship, financial resources, education, and dedicated support systems, we are committed to igniting the entrepreneurial spirit within youth ages 7-13 across the country.

Our Programs

In Person Workshops

Our in-person workshops are dynamic spaces of thought, brainstorming and discovery! It is so exciting to see them light up with great ideas.

Our participants learn as much about themselves as they do about business and their potential to be successful in it. They draw inspiration from peers who have gone before them and proved that it can be done.

The self-confidence it engenders in them can be life changing.

Mentoring

We connect youth entrepreneurs to practicing business professionals. Mentoring provides meaningful connections that impact the people involved and influence their lives at home, at work, and in their communities.

Young entrepreneurs are virtually partnered with a professional for four sessions, where they are heard, validated, and cultivated as burgeoning leaders.

All sessions are provided to youth for FREE!

Grant Program

The crown jewel of our program is our awarding of three micro-grants to three young entrepreneurs each year to be used to fund their youth led businesses.

In addition to the $500 grant, each MMMF awardee attends a 6-8 session business strategy meeting hosted by two of our board members. Receipts evaluate their mission and vision statements, review their business goals and objectives, and are educated on how to retain key business concepts.

This is a $40,000 value opportunity provided for FREE to all awardees!

Your generosity helps shape the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Support Young Entrepreneurs

Secure funding for your business and fuel your entrepreneurial journey

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MMMF Grant

2024 Grant Winners

Alannah Williams is the owner of Dance Like a Cupcake, a Memphis-based business creating gourmet, allergy-friendly, and vegan cookies. With a passion for inclusive treats, Alannah’s goal is to make delicious desserts accessible to everyone.

Kalea’s mission is to inspire confidence and self-love in every customer.

Through RadiantBeYOUtiez, she combines faith, care, and creativity to make skincare that not only pampers the skin but uplifts the spirit.

Malachi is the founder of Divergent Clothing Co., a brand creating clothing designed for sensory-sensitive children. Driven by his own experiences, Malachi’s goal is to make clothes that comfort the body and empower the spirit.

Our Impact

The Mason Makes Money Fund proudly fulfills its mission by offering free in-person and virtual workshops that inspire and empower young entrepreneurs. We also provide annual micro-grant awards to celebrate and support three talented kid entrepreneurs by awarding them $500 micro-grants to invest directly into their businesses. Here’s a look at our impact by the numbers in 2024.

22

workshops conducted in partnership with our community partners

$1,500

in micro-grants awarded to youth-led businesses

6

community programs implemented successfully

2,460+

individuals impacted through our various programs.

When you invest in a young entrepreneur, you invest in lasting impact.

Mason Makes Money Fund’s support has helped Madyson Amour Care Collection to purchase much needed additional inventory to keep us ahead of our upcoming busy season.

Madyson Amour Care Collection will continue working with and supporting Mason Makes Money Fund as they really do their best to assist kidpreneurs in making their dreams happen!

MMMF PARENT

“The activity went really well! The students enjoyed it, they built their budgets and made adjustments as the scenarios came about. We had one company go into debt, two of them break even and one earn a significant profit. The cool part was we were able to witness the students take into account their financial decisions in how they played the game.”

Bee’s Believers MoneyBall Competition

I can’t say enough about your organization and the support it’s given us and so many others. You’ve truly been a blessing! Thank you for this chance at the grant this cycle.

Sean said, “Thank You, this is a great opportunity!”

Parent of a grant awardee

Our Community Partners

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