Caravanserai
To facilitate the ability of individuals from marginalized and under-resourced communities to launch for-profit and nonprofit organizations, generating financial security, economic mobility, and systemic change.
- Organization
- Caravanserai
- Legal name
- CARAVANSERAI PROJECT
- Organization type
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit
- EIN
- 81-2497638
- IRS 501(c)(3) ruling
- 2017
- Headquarters
- Palm Springs, California
- Primary cause
- Economic & Workforce Development
- IRS classification
- NTEE Q30 — Community
- Cause confirmed by
- CV Giving Day review against the organization's own description
- CV Giving Day status
- 2026 participant
- Official website
- https://caravanseraiproject.org
- Giving page
- https://www.mightycause.com/organization/caravanseraiproject
501(c)(3) status confirmed against IRS records. Most recent Form 990 on file: 2023. Source: IRS Form 990 via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.
To facilitate the ability of individuals from marginalized and under-resourced communities to launch for-profit and nonprofit organizations, generating financial security, economic mobility, and systemic change. Founded in 2016, Caravanserai facilitates the ability of individuals from marginalized, under-resourced communities to launch for-profit businesses and nonprofit organizations that generate financial security, economic mobility, and systemic change. Our rigorously structured process provides entrepreneurs who face discrimination and barriers - racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, economic, cultural, and/or linguistic - with access to culturally respectful mentorship, needed resources, and a supportive, creative network of peers. Our programs are free and accessible to all. We can also customize and/or develop new programs to meet client requirements. Testimonials "We came to SEED Lab with the excitement to simply share our Mexican/ Aztec culture and traditions as a way of life. We didn't know that our work in the community was creating an impact and helping folks. SEED Lab has truly impacted our work and our lives. They have been key in our continuing growth as entrepreneurs. We are thankful for the mentorship and for providing access to the many resources. with the excitement to simply share our Mexican/ Aztec culture and traditions as a way of life. " - Gabriela and Claudia Armenta, Danza Azteca Citlaltonac, Founders | SEED Lab Fellows
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Last reviewed: August 19, 2026 · Record status: Verified — identity and participation · JSON · Markdown