The SVF is overseen by Professor Gautam Kaul and housed in the Zell Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies at the University of Michigan.
[2][3][4] The SvF aims to strengthen the leadership of the Ross School of Business by integrating social and environmental issues into business school education.
The Fund's members are currently organized into a non-hierarchical structure that includes a lead team and four circles of interest – Education, Food Systems & Environment, Health, and Urban Revitalization (focused on Detroit).
[5][6] The SVF was awarded with the 2010 Ross MBA class gift.
[8] This fund is currently being led by the Leadership Team, including Max Berry, Katherine Cima, Alli Lesovoy, Nathan Lohrmann, Hershey Pilla, and Caroline Suttlehan.