Investing in People.
Removing Barriers.
Expanding Possibility.
Investing in People. Removing Barriers. Expanding Possibility.
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We envision communities where grassroots and nontraditional organizations are strong, sustainable, and capable of transforming lives long after our support is no longer needed.
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To uplift individuals and strengthen communities by investing in organizations that heal, educate, build and empower. We provide catalytic support that removes barriers, expands access to opportunity, and enables people to grow into independent, thriving contributors to society.
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We strengthen nonprofits, ignite innovative solutions, and support the underserved communities to be self-sustaining which creates impact that multiplies. “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.”
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Derived from the name Solventas we solve problems by focusing on helping organizations who heal, educate, build and/or empower individuals to be more, do more, and love more. So, in turn, they are able to prosper as independent members of society. By investing in them we believe they will acquire the ability to grow and eventually give back in their own way.
EXPLORE THE EVOLUTION OF OUR IMPACT
2007 - FOUNDATION BUILT ON ACTION
Founded as Integral Life Foundation, the organization begins with a clear purpose: to directly serve individuals in need through hands-on engagement. Early efforts in Haiti establish a holistic model—integrating healthcare, housing, education, and community support for orphaned and vulnerable children through partnerships with C3 Missions International and Nueterra Healthcare.
2008 - DEEPENING COMMITTMENT IN HAITI
As work expands in Haiti, the foundation responds to Hurricane Ike, delivering emergency medical care, clean water, food, and essential supplies to displaced communities. At the same time, long-term systems begin to take shape through partnerships with organizations like UNICEF and USAID—laying the groundwork for sustainable healthcare delivery.
2009 - EXPANDING TO MALAWI & DEFINING A MODEL
The organization becomes the One5 Foundation and expands into Africa following a multi-country assessment across Uganda, Malawi, and Kenya. In Malawi, alongside Dr. Anne Alaniz and Dr. Peter Maseko, the foundation begins designing a multi-phase healthcare campus in Salima—built from the outset as an integrated system to address maternal, pediatric, and primary care gaps. In Haiti, the foundation advances national-level HIV/AIDS efforts: Supporting Early-Infant Diagnosis (EID) programs across the country, collaborating with Haiti’s National HIV/AIDS Program, publishing findings at the International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference and piloting innovative digital tracking systems for mothers and infants.
2010 - ON THE FROUND IN MOMENTS OF DEVASTATION
Following the devastating Haiti earthquake, the foundation is among the first organizations on the ground, deploying surgical teams that deliver life-saving care in the critical early days. In the wake of Hurricane Gustav, additional relief efforts provide emergency medical support while equipping local providers with “leave-behind” medical kits to ensure continuity of care. At the same time, Phase I of the Malawi initiative is completed with the opening of a 3,400 sq. ft. outpatient clinic—bringing consistent, accessible care to an underserved population.
2012 - EXPANDING INFRASTRUCTURE & IMPACT
The Malawi campus expands with surgical capacity, inpatient care, and maternal health services—transitioning from a clinic to a comprehensive care delivery system. Scalable programs, including pediatric HIV/AIDS care, are implemented while U.S.-based surgical initiatives extend impact domestically.
2013 - BUILDING FOR LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY
The foundation strengthens global operations by formalizing systems for sourcing, transporting, and deploying medical equipment—enabling long-term sustainability and scalability across all regions of work.
The Pothawira Outpatient Clinic officially opens, quickly becoming a vital healthcare hub—serving more than 300 patients daily and dramatically expanding access to early diagnosis, treatment, and preventive care.
2014 - A HEALTHCARE HUB TAKES SHAPE
Expansion continues with the development of a broader women’s and children’s medical campus—further advancing the long-term vision of a fully integrated healthcare system rooted in local partnership.
2015 - ADVANCING THE VISION IN MALAWI
A 120-bed birthing center is completed, providing safe prenatal, delivery, and postpartum care in a region where maternal and infant mortality rates are among the highest in the world. The center integrates HIV Early-Infant Diagnosis (EID) and Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT), significantly improving survival outcomes for mothers and newborns. By this stage, the Malawi campus is serving 4,000+ patients monthly, functioning as a true lifeline for surrounding communities.
2018 - A MAJOR MILESTONE IN MATERNAL CARE
2017 - TRANSFORMATIVE GIFT TO HOPE FAITH IN KANSAS CITY
The foundation secured Hope Faith’s permanent home on Virginia Avenue in Kansas City, ensuring long-term stability and enabling the organization to expand its reach and continue delivering critical services to individuals experiencing homelessness.
2020 - RESTORING PURPOSE THROUGH THE OUTDOORS
The Solventas Foundation sponsored a transformative elk hunting experience for three veterans, offering more than just time in the wilderness—it provided space for reflection, connection, and renewal.
2021 - EXPANDING IMPACT IN THE UNITED STATES
In loving memory of Martha Emma Tasset, the foundation launches Emma’s Angels, a program dedicated to reducing social isolation among seniors through consistent, relationship-based engagement—reflecting a broader commitment to strengthening communities at home.
The foundation expands into education with the acquisition of Perspectives Academy in Cleveland, Ohio, supporting youth development and long-term opportunity creation.
2023 - INVESTING IN EDUCATION
The organization becomes the Solventas Foundation, unifying years of global impact under one identity. The name reflects a clear belief: solving real problems at their root through partnership, accountability, and measurable outcomes.
2024 - BECOMING SOLVENTAS FOUNDATION
2026 - CONTINUING WORK ACROSS THE GLOBE
The next chapter of impact continues with the near completion of a surgical center in Malawi, supported in part by a recent foundation contribution to finalize construction and secure Ministry of Health approval. This milestone reflects the foundation’s long-term partnership with Pothawira International and its ongoing commitment to expanding access to life-saving care.