Mission & Vision
We’re driven by a single, transformative idea: food can change everything. Our mission and vision guide us as we work to build a healthier future for all.
We Stand for health
We prioritize social health over shareholder wealth by combining the rigor of business with the heart of philanthropy. Our long history of leadership in the healthcare industry has given us deep knowledge of the system, empowering our work to drive systemic change through a sustainable model for philanthropy.
Driven by Purpose
Life without diet-related disease.
Reaching this goal means tackling the root causes – investing in prevention, advancing food-based solutions, and reshaping the systems that contribute to chronic disease.
What Guides Us
Rooted in Mission, Focused on Impact
At Dohmen Company Foundation, we believe food is the most powerful lever to transform public health. Our mission is to invest in organizations and communities capable of preventing and reversing diet-related disease – advancing solutions that address root causes and create lasting change. We support scalable models and bold ideas that move us closer to a world where healthy food is the norm, not the exception.
Impact Investing
We invest in for-profit social businesses that are aligned with our vision and need capital to scale and grow proven food solutions.
Grant Making
We invest in proven ways to prevent and reverse diet-related disease via charitable partners with an aligned mission.
The World We’re Working Toward
Imagine a Future Where…
- Ultra-processed foods are recognized for what they are – addictive substances that harm our health.
- Our food system is transformed, driven by a decreased demand for harmful ultra-processed foods and a growing preference for healthy, whole foods.
- 60% of Americans with one or more diet-related disease are receiving tailored meals to manage and reverse their chronic condition.
- Patients can receive a prescription for healthy food through their medical provider, insurance, or employer.
- Convenient, healthy options are the go-to fast food choice.
- Fresh produce is accessible regardless of one’s zip code.
- Every child in the nation has access to food education and nutritious school meals.