Mellody Hobson

Functions as a College/University

Provides economic data and statistical assistance services

Functions as a foundation or endowment

Provides support services & resources to filmmakers and other artists

Operates and organizes charitable trusts

Operates as a public museum

Reliant invests in middle-market companies located in the US. The firm focuses on companies with revenues of $25 - $75 million and EBITDA of $2.5 - $7.5 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of niche manufacturing, business services, packaging, consumer products and food. They partners with management teams and acquires majority and controlling stakes and provides financing for acquisitions and growth transactions with an investment size of $5 - $15 million. They also make follow-on investments.

Engages in fostering connections among leaders to encourage dialogue on important economic and social issues

Operates as a premier organization that assists people of colour and women achieve inclusion in the financial service industry

The Chicago Public Library, established in 1873, serves all residents through 81 locations, providing free and open spaces for learning, connection, and personal growth. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. It functions as a community hub offering extensive collections including books, ebooks, audiobooks, movies, music, and archival materials, as well as technology and innovative services. The library emphasizes lifelong learning, equal access to information, and cultural engagement, supporting diverse audiences such as children, teens, adults, and people with disabilities. Its offerings include multilingual resources, digital media platforms, specialized collections, adult learning classes, job readiness workshops, resume-building tools, small business resources, creative spaces for teens, museum passes, and history and genealogy resources. Users can access services online or in person, including interlibrary loans, homework help, librarian assistance, event participation, and account management. The library promotes accessibility and inclusivity with assistive technologies, multilingual support, and accommodations for disabilities, and engages the community through initiatives and partnerships with cultural organizations.

Provides educational services

Operates non-profit organization working to build public schools

Owns and operates a shopping website that offers a daily deal on local goods, services and cultural events

Operates museums and organizes art exhibits

Provides after-school and summer programs for high school teens

Provides school education services

Provides investment advisory services

Functions as a College/University

Owns and operates museum

Operates as non-profit organization for arts, education, environment, government innovation and public health

Provides entertainment media platform services

Operates as a non-profit organization which dedicating to discuss economic, business and social issues

Ariel Alternatives invests in middle-market companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for buyout transactions.