Ownership, Funding and Governance

The Courtney Jordan Foundation is a private charitable foundation dedicated to supporting innovative, lasting solutions that improve lives and empower communities.

Founding

The Foundation was founded by Courtney Jordan in 2011 as the Courtney Jordan Group, a community organisation in North Carolina, and became the Courtney Jordan Foundation in 2016. Its motto is Help One, Save Many.

Governance

The Foundation is guided by a Board of Directors, expanded in 2022 to include the Chief Executive and five distinguished independent experts. The Board provides strategic vision and oversight, strengthening governance, informing decision-making and ensuring operational and financial excellence.

• Mandee Woodard, Executive Chairman
• Dr. Mackenzie Robinson, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member
• Alexsei Vanovich, Chief Financial Officer and Board Member
• Sebastian Eyrich, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
• Noah Burch, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director

Regional foundations in the Americas, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the Philippines and India are led by regional presidents. The full team is on our Leadership page. The Foundation has offices in London and Dhaka.

Funding

The Foundation’s philanthropic strategy is guided across Courtney Jordan’s global investments by Neyius, a family office equity firm that manages Courtney Jordan’s holdings and investments. The Foundation is funded through annual contributions committed by those portfolio companies, through philanthropic giving, and through the proceeds of Foundation events.

The Foundation is not accepting individual online donations at present. The best way to support its work is through its events, partnerships and volunteering; see Get Involved.

Relationships we disclose

Several Foundation leaders also hold roles with Neyius and affiliated companies. These dual roles are listed on each leader’s profile, and our Ethics Policy explains how related content is disclosed.

Last reviewed 6 November 2026.