909 Market Foundation

The Foundation exists to strengthen local economies by uplifting small minority-owned and family-owned businesses that often lack access to capital mentorship and formal business education Many of the entrepreneurs served operate as vendors at community markets night markets cultural festivals and pop-up events throughout Southern California Our charitable activities include Providing micro-grants to qualifying small business owners to assist with startup costs licensing fees equipment purchases and operational expenses Offering free or low-cost educational workshops on business formation licensing compliance bookkeeping marketing social media strategy and profit-and-loss management Connecting entrepreneurs with resources related to city permits county health requirements and legal compliance Creating safe family-friendly community spaces that allow small businesses to generate income and gain exposure These services reduce barriers to entry for a