Cause Companies, created by Steve Down, are built on a simple but powerful idea:
every transaction should create value—not just for the business, but for the world.
Through the philosophy of Causeism, Steve Down has pioneered a model where profit and purpose are no longer separate. Instead, they work together—creating businesses that succeed by helping others succeed.
Cause Companies are for-profit businesses that partner with non-profit organizations in a meaningful and sustainable way.
But this isn’t traditional philanthropy.
It’s not about donating what’s left over.
It’s about building impact directly into the business model itself.
Every Cause Company commits a percentage of its gross revenue—not net profit to a non-profit partner, ensuring that giving is consistent, transparent, and scalable.
This transforms giving from an afterthought…
into a core function of how business operates.
At the core of every Cause Company is a simple structure:
A for-profit business selects a nonprofit partner.
A percentage of revenue is built into every transaction.
Impact is created continuously—not occasionally.
This model creates:
Consistent funding for nonprofits.
Stronger brand loyalty from customers.
Purpose-driven culture within organizations.
Long-term sustainability for both partners.
One of the most well-known examples of a Cause Company is Even Stevens Sandwiches, founded by Steve Down.
For every sandwich sold, another was donated to someone in need—resulting in millions of meals provided to local communities.
This model didn’t just create impact.
It created:
A stronger brand
A loyal customer base
A mission-driven company culture
And most importantly — It proved that doing good can be good for business.
Cause Companies represent more than a business model.
They represent a shift in how we think about the economy.
Consumers today are asking:
What does this company stand for?
What impact does my purchase create?
Can business be part of the solution?
Cause Companies answer those questions.
They offer a new path forward—one where:
Profit fuels impact
Business creates meaning
Commerce becomes a force for good
Cause Companies are leading that future.
If you’re an entrepreneur, business leader, or investor looking to build something meaningful—
This is where it begins.
Learn more about Causeism.
Explore Steve Down’s work.
Discover how your business can become a Cause Company.
