Startups
Welcome to the Foundation –
I launched our business in 2004. I had a concept and, working out of my kitchen with a small team, turned that concept into a collection. As our company has grown, I’ve learned about the obstacles that women in business face, from balancing work and family (my greatest challenge) to securing financing. Many also lack the confidence, business networks and training they need to see their ideas through. That is why in 2009 we created the Tory Burch Foundation to support the empowerment of women entrepreneurs.
Drawing on our experiences and on conversations with businesswomen from around the world, we have developed programs and initiatives that invest in the success and sustainability of women-owned small businesses by providing:
Access to Capital: Our Capital program with Bank of America offers access to affordable loans through Community Lenders.
Entrepreneurial Education: Our partnership with Goldman Sachs’s 10,000 Small Businesses program provides women small-business owners with business and management education.
Mentoring and Networking Opportunities: I have always believed in the value of mentors and, to this day, turn to trusted advisors from many different industries for insight. Our Foundation offers opportunities for women to network with business leaders and other entrepreneurs seeking to grow and scale their enterprises.
One of the reasons I wanted to start a company was to start a foundation that would benefit women and children. Social responsibility is part of our brand DNA. It’s not about charity. It’s about empowering women to help themselves. By providing resources and tools, we can level the playing field for women entrepreneurs, and help them to grow their businesses which will benefit their families, their communities and, in turn, all of us.
Thank you for your interest in the Foundation! We hope you will join us in our mission.
All the best,
Tory Burch
Founder, Tory Burch Foundation
Chairman, CEO, Designer, Tory Burch
I launched our business in 2004. I had a concept and, working out of my kitchen with a small team, turned that concept into a collection. As our company has grown, I’ve learned about the obstacles that women in business face, from balancing work and family (my greatest challenge) to securing financing. Many also lack the confidence, business networks and training they need to see their ideas through. That is why in 2009 we created the Tory Burch Foundation to support the empowerment of women entrepreneurs.
Drawing on our experiences and on conversations with businesswomen from around the world, we have developed programs and initiatives that invest in the success and sustainability of women-owned small businesses by providing:
Access to Capital: Our Capital program with Bank of America offers access to affordable loans through Community Lenders.
Entrepreneurial Education: Our partnership with Goldman Sachs’s 10,000 Small Businesses program provides women small-business owners with business and management education.
Mentoring and Networking Opportunities: I have always believed in the value of mentors and, to this day, turn to trusted advisors from many different industries for insight. Our Foundation offers opportunities for women to network with business leaders and other entrepreneurs seeking to grow and scale their enterprises.
One of the reasons I wanted to start a company was to start a foundation that would benefit women and children. Social responsibility is part of our brand DNA. It’s not about charity. It’s about empowering women to help themselves. By providing resources and tools, we can level the playing field for women entrepreneurs, and help them to grow their businesses which will benefit their families, their communities and, in turn, all of us.
Thank you for your interest in the Foundation! We hope you will join us in our mission.
All the best,
Tory Burch
Founder, Tory Burch Foundation
Chairman, CEO, Designer, Tory Burch
Overview
Location
United States, New York
Employees
11-50
Founded date
2009
Mentions in press and media 19
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| Apr 11, 2025 | Entrepreneur: Use this problem-solving tactic ‘in times of uncertainty’—it’s ‘so important’ | If at first you don’t succeed, stop wasting time and ask for help, says Tory Burch Foundation president Tiffany Dufu. You can solve problems and build relationships faster if you ask people with experience for advice. If you don’t, you risk... |
| Mar 8, 2025 | Business | Best startup and small business grants for women | The downside is that it can be harder to qualify for a business grant than for a small business loan. You have to be prepared to put some work into the grant application. However, if you’re a woman starting a new business, it can be much ea... |
| May 25, 2023 | How A Women’s Suiting Startup Has Navigated The Past Three Years | Four core styles from SuitablySuitably.com |
| Apr 20, 2023 | ‘Supporting Women In Sports Is Good Business’: Billie Jean King Teams Up With The Tory Burch Foundation To Empower Women In Sports | Tennis icon Billie Jean King at the Billie Jean King Cup on April 14, 2023, where she and the Tory ... [+] Burch Foundation announced the launch of the Sports FellowshipTiffany Sage |
| Mar 28, 2023 | Tory Burch Foundation launches tool to help women founders find capital | The Tory Burch Foundation announced Tuesday the launch of its Funding Finder tool, an interactive guide that breaks down capital options and resources for women-owned businesses. It offers information on loans and grants and is accompanied ... |
| Feb 25, 2023 | From a Shower Idea to a $2.7 Million Business: The Inspiring Story of The Brobe | Allison Jenkins Schickel wanted a robe with a built-in bra to provide support after she got out of the shower. |
| Aug 17, 2021 | Vital Pet Life Named to the 2021 Inc. 5000 List of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America | Donie Yamamoto, Founder and CEO of Vital Pet Life "We are thrilled to be named to this year's Inc. 5000 list," said Vital Pet Life founder and CEO Donie Yamamoto. "Achieving this distinction and ranking No. 348 is an incredib... |
| Aug 11, 2021 | How The Tory Burch Foundation Is Supporting Women Business Owners Amid The Pandemic | Image of Tory Burch fellows courtesy of the Tory Burch Foundation Tiffany Sage |
| Mar 8, 2021 | 7 Entrepreneurial Ways to Celebrate International Women's Day | March 8, 2021 8 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As usual, I am writing an article in awe of the incredible connections I am able to scour from the internet. Women from Google Cloud, Anthropologie, Sak... |
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FAQ about Tory Burch Foundation
When was Tory Burch Foundation founded?
Tory Burch Foundation was founded in 2009.
What has the press written about Tory Burch Foundation?
Parsers VC has collected 19 articles mentioning Tory Burch Foundation, among them “Entrepreneur: Use this problem-solving tactic ‘in times of uncertainty’—it’s ‘so important’” (Apr 11, 2025) and “Business | Best startup and small business grants for women” (Mar 8, 2025).
Is Tory Burch Foundation still active?
Yes, Tory Burch Foundation is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Sep 30, 2025.