Unlikely Collaborators Foundation

Unlikely Collaborators Foundation is a charitable organization committed to fostering transformative storytelling and human connection. The foundation offers meditation, psychology, and neuroscience to design immersive and introspective in-person and online experiences. Founded in 2015 and based in Los Angeles, California, the organization has awarded grants to various initiatives, including Mirror Image Arts, a Denver-based nonprofit that uses restorative theatre to empower youth.

The foundation's investment strategy focuses on supporting mission-driven organizations that address social and environmental challenges. By providing grants and funding, Unlikely Collaborators Foundation aims to disrupt the pipeline to prison through restorative theatre and promote positive mental health outcomes. The foundation's approach emphasizes evidence-based pedagogy that combines somatic play, storytelling, and restorative practices to create spaces of belonging and deconstruct harm.

Unlikely Collaborators Foundation's philosophy centers on the belief that storytelling and human connection are powerful tools for social change. By investing in organizations that align with these values, the foundation seeks to create a more inclusive and compassionate society. Through its strategic partnerships and funding initiatives, Unlikely Collaborators Foundation continues to support transformative projects that have a lasting impact on communities across the United States.