WHAT WE DO
FORTUNE
&FORKS
FOUNDATION
The Fortune & Forks Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Fortune & Forks, created to expand access, opportunity, and mentorship for the next generation of high-achieving women of color.
Our focus is on high school and college-aged students, equipping them with the tools, networks, and confidence to thrive in industries where their brilliance deserves to be seen and celebrated.
We’re not just opening doors, we’re building new ones. The Fortune & Forks Foundation is committed to creating pathways where young women of color can learn, grow, and lead with confidence. By investing in mentorship, access, and opportunity, we’re shaping a future where leadership is more inclusive.
THE GALA
Through curated programs and intentional partnerships, we create tangible pathways to success:
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Workshops & Training: Professional development and career readiness skills tailored to real-world opportunities.
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Scholarships & Financial Support: Removing barriers that too often stand in the way of achievement.
Internships & Externships: Direct pipelines into leading industries and organizations, including shadow days with Fortune & Forks members. -
Mentorship Networks: Connecting young women to leaders and role models who inspire and guide their journeys.
The Fortune & Forks Foundation Gala is an investment in who gets to
lead next.
Our annual fundraising gala brings our community together to celebrate women creating meaningful impact today while raising the resources needed to invest in the women who will shape tomorrow.
Funds raised will help expand the Foundation’s mentorship programs, scholarships, career development experiences, internships and externships, annual Girls Summit, and other initiatives designed to turn ambition into opportunity.
Past honorees included Jordyn Woods, Olandria Carthen, Shannae Ingleton and more.
