Seek to look beyond, understanding blooms within

We support solution-oriented organizations creating lasting change for people and planet.

Who we are

A private foundation founded by Jeff Ubben in 2020, led by the next generation of philanthropists committed to redistributing resources toward needs overlooked by government and markets.

Our values

  1. 01

    Markets leave many behind

    Transformative potential lives in local initiatives markets call unscalable.

  2. 02

    Hands-on over optimization

    Real change takes practical work, not quick fixes that solve problems with problems.

  3. 03

    Look up and see

    Civic engagement begins when we look beyond our screens to serve our community.

  4. 04

    Live arts & culture

    Look and See is about place — its preservation, restoration and the respite it gives.

  5. 05

    Youth are tomorrow's stewards

    Connecting generations through dialogue makes change last.

Hands holding soil with a seedling
"You cannot damage what you are dependent upon without damaging yourself."
Wendell Berry