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Echoing Green

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Global social innovation incubator and fellowship provider for early-stage social entrepreneurs

Data Confidence: 84% · Sources: 5 · Last Updated: Sep 18, 2026

Assets Under Control ▲
$67.6M
Reach ▲
50.0M people
Power ▲
Echoing Green commands over $67 million in total assets and directs early-stage seed grants, capacity-building programs, and strategic advising to emerging social ventures worldwide.
Influence ▲
Through more than $54 million in seed capital invested across 86 countries, Echoing Green has accelerated high-impact organizations like Teach For America, One Acre Fund, and Last Mile Health.
Network ▲
The institution connects a network of over 900 fellowship alumni—including high-profile figures like Michelle Obama and Van Jones—with corporate and philanthropic partners such as General Atlantic, Barclays, and the Skoll Foundation.
Legacy ▲
Founded in 1987 by General Atlantic executives Ed Cohen and Dave Hodgson, Echoing Green pioneered seed-stage capital for social enterprises, building a nearly 40-year legacy as one of the world's leading social impact incubators.
Trajectory ▲
Stable — first assessment on record.

About

Echoing Green is a New York-headquartered global nonprofit organization that identifies, funds, and supports early-stage social entrepreneurs tackling systemic social and environmental challenges. Founded in 1987 by General Atlantic executives Ed Cohen and Dave Hodgson, the organization provides $100,000 stipends along with strategic advising, leadership development, and network access over an 18-month fellowship. Led by CEO Cheryl L. Dorsey, Echoing Green holds over $67 million in assets and receives thousands of applications annually from over 100 countries.

Known For

Providing early-stage seed funding and fellowships to social entrepreneurs, launching major initiatives including Teach For America.

Connections

Other Ties

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Schwab Foundation for Social EntrepreneurshipMid GlobalFounding member of Global Alliance for Social Entrepreneurship with

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Sources

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