Dear TAP community,

 

This Year in Review captures a powerful result: a 10 to 1 Social Return on Investment, validated through an independent analysis conducted in partnership with The Bridgespan Group, a globally respected nonprofit advisory firm. The findings confirm that every dollar invested in The Acceleration Project (TAP) generates ten dollars in economic and community value, underscoring the strength, rigor, and scalability of our model.

 

That result reflects a year defined by trust, momentum, and disciplined execution. In 2025, TAP strengthened its role as a trusted national partner to under-resourced small business owners by expanding our reach, deepening our programs, and deploying expert talent, capital, and partnerships at critical moments in entrepreneurs’ growth. With the support of major grant partners including Ares Charitable Foundation, Apollo Opportunity Foundation, Citi Foundation, eBay Foundation, and JPMorganChase, we were able to meet unprecedented demand while reinforcing the durability of TAP’s approach.

 

Because of this collective support, no small business owner who came to TAP in 2025 was turned away. Every entrepreneur who sought our guidance received high quality services at no cost to them, ensuring access to expertise when it mattered most.

Most importantly, our work reflects a collective effort. Institutional partners who invest with intention, consultants who contribute their expertise, and entrepreneurs who place their trust in TAP all play a role in building stronger businesses and more resilient communities. Together, we are accelerating TAP’s next phase of growth and extending impact where it is needed most.

I invite you to explore the pages ahead and see how sustained investment, paired with expertise and partnership, continues to translate into lasting economic opportunity.