Philanthropic grant fund

Brilliant ideas need chances.

Bluefields America is a philanthropic grant fund dedicated to supporting the redemptive entrepreneurship ecosystem that Bluefields is building in Brazil and South America.

The problem

Brazil is one of the worst countries in the world for business and innovation.

52ndGlobal Innovation Index

2025

58thGlobal Competitiveness Index · out of 69 countries

2025

124thDoing Business

2020

117thIndex of Economic Freedom

2025

89thWorld Giving Index

2023

~1%of global philanthropic capital reaches Latin America

McKinsey.org / Propel, 2026

~1%of global impact investing assets are managed in Latin America

Latimpacto / AVPN / Impact Europe, 2024

Our answer

We are building new futures.

A Redemptive Innovation Ecosystem that helps underserved entrepreneurs is the Bluefields idea of addressing these issues.

We're called to open doors for the brilliance designed by God.

We've been nurturing a strong ecosystem in Brazil, South America, and beyond.

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Board

Board members who believe Brazil is on its way to becoming a global player in Redemptive Entrepreneurship.

Portrait of Paulo Humaitá

Paulo Humaitá

Founder & CEO, Bluefields

Entrepreneur and innovation specialist with 20+ years of experience in business, startups, and corporate innovation. Passionate for equipping purpose-driven leaders and build businesses that generate lasting impact.

Portrait of Bill Job

Bill Job

Founder, Meixia International

Built a global glass industry reference from a modest investment in China. Creator of Job Glass®, a revolutionary material, he has contributed to China's economic and social development.

Portrait of Richard Klopp

Richard Klopp

Social impact specialist

Over 30 years of experience across nonprofits, for-profits, and startups, developing strategies that help organizations achieve their goals and increase their impact.

Portrait of Tim Dunn

Tim Dunn

Former Fortune 500 executive

With over 20 years in management, Tim now equips Brazilians for cross-cultural missions and supports mission-driven businesses expanding the Gospel in underserved areas.

Portrait of Jake McDonald

Jake McDonald

People & learning

Experience in L&D, Talent Acquisition, and HR within mission-driven organizations. He helps people find their fit, develop their skills, and grow as employees and leaders.

Portrait of Paulo Humaitá

Paulo Humaitá

Founder & CEO, Bluefields

Entrepreneur and innovation specialist with 20+ years of experience in business, startups, and corporate innovation. Passionate for equipping purpose-driven leaders and build businesses that generate lasting impact.

Portrait of Bill Job

Bill Job

Founder, Meixia International

Built a global glass industry reference from a modest investment in China. Creator of Job Glass®, a revolutionary material, he has contributed to China's economic and social development.

Portrait of Richard Klopp

Richard Klopp

Social impact specialist

Over 30 years of experience across nonprofits, for-profits, and startups, developing strategies that help organizations achieve their goals and increase their impact.

Portrait of Tim Dunn

Tim Dunn

Former Fortune 500 executive

With over 20 years in management, Tim now equips Brazilians for cross-cultural missions and supports mission-driven businesses expanding the Gospel in underserved areas.

Portrait of Jake McDonald

Jake McDonald

People & learning

Experience in L&D, Talent Acquisition, and HR within mission-driven organizations. He helps people find their fit, develop their skills, and grow as employees and leaders.

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