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About the Foundation

Building pathways to economic mobility.

The Ethio-American Chamber of Commerce Foundation expands opportunity for immigrant communities and the entrepreneurs who strengthen them.

About the Foundation

Our mission

The Ethio-American Chamber of Commerce Foundation (EACF) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization established to advance the economic mobility and success of immigrant communities.

We equip aspiring, emerging, and established entrepreneurs with accessible education, practical training, workshops, mentorship, and direct services that help turn ambition into lasting opportunity.

Our structure

A complementary mission

EACF was established by the Ethio-American Chamber of Commerce (EACC), a 501(c)(6) business organization.

The EACC Chamber

The Chamber advances a business-focused mission through connection, advocacy, and commercial opportunity across the Ethio-American community.

501(c)(6) business organization

The EACF Foundation

The Foundation broadens that work through charitable programs, free education, philanthropic and public funding, and direct entrepreneur support.

501(c)(3) charitable organization

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Partnerships turn access into lasting opportunity.

Our history

A shared commitment to durable opportunity.

Created to complement the EACC Chamber's business mission, the Foundation makes room for programs that reach people where they are. EACF brings together partners, supporters, and community expertise to remove barriers and make entrepreneurship more accessible.

Education that meets people where they are

Free learning opportunities designed for entrepreneurs at different stages of growth.

Training with practical outcomes

Workshops and guidance built around useful skills, confident decision-making, and business readiness.

Support that strengthens communities

Resources and relationships that help entrepreneurs create momentum for their families and neighborhoods.

Community impact

Helping entrepreneurs move forward.

EACF supports communities that have too often faced limited access to capital, networks, and business education. Our programs are designed to create welcoming entry points and meaningful next steps for minority, immigrant, and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs.

Aspiring entrepreneurs

Foundational education and encouragement for people preparing to begin their business journey.

Emerging businesses

Training, workshops, and connections that help growing ventures become more resilient.

Established entrepreneurs

Access to trusted networks, funding pathways, market opportunities, and ongoing learning.

Get involved

Invest in community opportunity.

Partner with EACF to help make education, training, and entrepreneurial support more accessible.

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