About Us
Mulago is a private foundation designed and built to carry on the life work of Rainer Arnhold.
Rainer's passion was the prospect of a better life for children in poverty, and so the Foundation's work is focused on solutions that meet the basic needs of the poorest families. After Rainer's untimely death in 1993, his brother Henry Arnhold established the Foundation in its current form.
Our obsession is impact; we provide unrestricted money to organizations that have a scalable solution and a demonstrable ability to deliver. Our Fellows programs are built to support social entrepreneurs, and our portfolio is a mix of start-ups and organizations further along the curve to scale. We're agnostic as to whether those organizations are for-or-non-profit – what we care about is which structure offers the best route to impact at scale. We continue to fund organizations as long as they show real progress toward lasting change at scale.
The Foundation has a big mandate and a small staff, so we do not accept proposals. We tap a deep network to find the organizations that are a good fit. Given our very specific funding criteria, that has proven the most efficient process for all concerned. Really.
How we fund?
Unrestricted and Sustained Funding
We provide long-term, unrestricted funding for high-impact solution.
Philanthropic Venture Fund Approach
Focus on cost-per-impact and scalability, akin to venture capital principles.
Expertise and Track Record
20+ years of experience, proven success stories, and a tight curriculum for impact design and strategy.
Lean and Effective Operations
We're a small team with efficient operations, that ensures more resources are directed toward impact.
Funding Impact Wherever We Find It
Structure-agnostic funding (grants, debt, or equity) for both nonprofit and for-profit solutions. We don't restrict funding by geography.
Meet the Team
We keep things simple, move fast, and focus on what matters: finding and funding organizations that make a real difference.
Laura Hattendorf
Senior Advisor
Bernie Tershy
Senior Advisor
Kevin Starr
CEO
Alex Hughes-Smith
Communications Manager
Avery Bang
Partner
Claire McMahon
Project Manager
Kenichi Nozaki
Investment Principal
Kristin Gilliss Moyer
COO & Head of Portfolio
Kristen Sinclair
Assistant to the CEO
Liz Grubin
Investment Principal
Nick Kaw
Senior Fellowship Manager
Rahila Sule
Operations Associate
Rohit Gawande
Senior Investment Principal
Sanat Daga
Principal
Sania Salman
Senior Investment Principal
Stephanie Scott
Director of Operations
Rainer Arnhold was a physician, philanthropist, and inveterate traveler.
Rainer Arnhold was a visionary philanthropist committed to creating lasting change in communities. In his honor, the Rainer Arnhold Fellowship supports emerging leaders with the resources and mentorship necessary to drive impactful, sustainable development initiatives that empower individuals and inspire growth.
Henry Arnhold was a banker, philanthropist, and patron of the arts.
Henry Arnhold was a visionary whose commitment to social change inspired many. The Henry Arnhold Fellowship offers a unique opportunity for individuals to access essential resources and develop their skills. By joining this fellowship, you’ll be part of a collaborative effort aimed at driving meaningful change while supporting each other in the process.