About

The iF Foundation is a private foundation, founded in 2002 by the Iovino Family. Tom Iovino, Founder and President of the iF Foundation has always had a passion and a desire to create sustainable economic opportunities for the disadvantaged in the developing countries of the world. Tom believes that charity is not the answer and that the disadvantaged seek dignity, not dependence. Through the iF Foundation, Tom’s entrepreneurial approach to solving global poverty is giving philanthropists an opportunity to help create sustainable economic opportunities for the disadvantaged while transforming communities.

Annual Message from Our Founder

Successful businesses share three essential qualities; talented and dedicated people, innovative ideas and the capital to invest in those ideas creating a profitable business. Your investment in the iF Foundation is more than a financial commitment; it is a commitment to walk alongside the disadvantaged people of the developing world so that sustainable development can take root and poverty alleviation can be realized.

My recent visit to Haiti triggered a time of reflection on the challenges we have encountered and on the progress we have made this past year. One premise has not changed, that in order for people to lift themselves out of poverty they need gainful employment. Our vision is to make it possible for the economically disadvantaged to have jobs and to assist entire communities to enjoy sustainable livelihoods, so that strong communities can emerge. As our business ventures in the third world mature, we need to discover what works best and provide the local business owners with the proper tools for success. We are learning each day where to concentrate our efforts.

This year, the iF Foundation focused on economic development in Haiti and Ghana. In order to further the mission and vision of the iF Foundation and to build on our experiences, we need you, our financial partners. Without you we cannot meet our objectives. On behalf of the families in Haiti and Ghana who have been impacted and empowered by your generosity, thank you for partnering with the iF Foundation and for your continued confidence in our work. Together we can create a climate of sustainable economic opportunity for those less fortunate and transform everyday struggles for survival into planning for a brighter future.

Thank you again for your generous support and dedication to our mission.

Thomas Iovino
Founder and President
The iF Foundation