“At Collidescope, we believe that real impact happens when leaders are supported as a community—where shared resources, collective strength, and collaborative ecosystems unlock the full potential of social change.”

  • — Dan Thorman, Executive Director and Co-Founder

— Dan Thorman, Executive Director and Co-Founder

Our Mission

Our Mission

Our Mission

Rooted in community, Collidescope Foundation strives to support and uplift social impact organizations and their leaders. Founded in 2021, our company focuses on providing back-office support, community and coalition building, and mentorship through incubator programs. Although we are based in Los Angeles, our organization works with several groups throughout the world.

Our Values

Our Values

Our Values

We strive that our work meets The Five I’s of Impact – innovative, intersectional, intergenerational, inclusion, and intercultural – committed to embracing diversity, fostering collaboration, and amplifying all voices when creatively solving complex social challenges.

Our Approach

Our Approach

Our Approach

Our foundation's approach is deeply influenced by Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and the Pentahelix model of Collaboration, which are frameworks that guide our service offerings and strategic initiatives. We recognize that individuals within nonprofit sectors must meet their foundational needs to achieve self-actualization—the stage at which they can realize their fullest potential.

Pentahelix Model of Collaboration

Pentahelix Model of Collaboration

Pentahelix Model of Collaboration

Our strategy of uniting Academia, Business, Government, Media, and Communities to foster cross-sector collaborations for systemic change.

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Addresses foundational needs of impact leaders to enable their self-actualization and maximize their potential for sustainable solutions.

The Collidescope Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that empowers social impact leaders and their organizations.

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