Cordes Foundation

About The Fund

Cordes Foundation, established in 2006, is an investment organization committed to impact investing, which is the practice of investing funds with the intention to generate not only financial returns but also positive, measurable social and environmental impact. The foundation focuses on allocating investments across a range of debt and equity managers. These managers are carefully selected for their robust and integrated diligence processes, which thoroughly analyze financial returns alongside environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in publicly traded companies. The foundation operates with a firm belief in the power of capital markets to catalyze positive societal transformations. By carefully choosing their investments based on the twin criteria of financial and impact performance, Cordes Foundation ensures that their financial resources are deployed in a manner that aligns with their mission of fostering sustainable and ethical practices. They seek to champion the impact investing movement by not only deploying capital to worthy causes but also by convening, educating, and partnering with like-minded investors and organizations to broaden the influence of socially responsible investing. Thus, their investment thesis revolves around the integration of ESG considerations into investment decisions, promoting social good through proactive engagement with the market, and strategically driving capital towards creating lasting, systemic change in communities and environments globally. Their dedication to such considerations sets the foundation apart from traditional investment approaches, anchoring their activities in a deeper purpose beyond mere economic profit.