Investments

Investments at a glance

Amount Invested

$1.4B

Invested in Scholarships

$463M

General Operations & Capacity

$567M

Investments by Year

Investments by Focus Area

Amount Invested

$592M

Students Supported Annually

875

Total Scholarships

$406M

Investments by Year

Investments by Focus Area

Amount Invested

$455M

General Operations & Capacity

84%

Investments in DC Students

$175M

Investments by Year

Investments by Focus Area

Amount Invested

$176M

Transition Services Provided

243K

Veterans Securing Employment

12K

Investments by Year

Investments by Focus Area

441 results

Organization	Investment Purpose	Investment Amount	Year	Investment Area
Details The Headstrong Project	Details Capacity building and expansion of mental health care service delivery	Details $1,750,000	Details 2022	Details Veterans Initiatives
Investment Purpose Capacity building and expansion of mental health care service delivery Investment Area Veterans Initiatives Sub-category Health & Wellness Funding Category Funding Category Capacity Building Our investments in strategic planning, fundraising, communications, evaluation and technology helped strengthen operations and infrastructure to support long-term sustainability. Scholarships Our scholarship investments supported K-12 students in the DC region, as well as undergraduate and graduate students pursuing engineering degrees. Endowments Our targeted endowment investments will provide ongoing financial support for students, professorships, and educational programs. Pilot & Seed Funding Our investments in launching new programs and initiatives focused on taking calculated risks, supporting bold ideas, and enabling our grantees to learn and adapt quickly. General Operations & Scaling Our investments in general operations reflected our trust-based approach to grantmaking. This flexible, unrestricted funding supported our partners’ ability to scale, learn and improve while adapting to their communities’ changing needs. Facilities & Renovations Our investments supported the construction and renovation of schools, medical and training facilities, community centers, museums, and parks. General Operations & Scaling Capacity Building Investment Amount $1,750,000 Year 2022 View Grantee
Details The Literacy Lab	Details Literacy programming	Details $500,000	Details 2022	Details DC Initiatives
Investment Purpose Literacy programming Investment Area DC Initiatives Sub-category Strong Schools & Community Anchors Funding Category Funding Category Capacity Building Our investments in strategic planning, fundraising, communications, evaluation and technology helped strengthen operations and infrastructure to support long-term sustainability. Scholarships Our scholarship investments supported K-12 students in the DC region, as well as undergraduate and graduate students pursuing engineering degrees. Endowments Our targeted endowment investments will provide ongoing financial support for students, professorships, and educational programs. Pilot & Seed Funding Our investments in launching new programs and initiatives focused on taking calculated risks, supporting bold ideas, and enabling our grantees to learn and adapt quickly. General Operations & Scaling Our investments in general operations reflected our trust-based approach to grantmaking. This flexible, unrestricted funding supported our partners’ ability to scale, learn and improve while adapting to their communities’ changing needs. Facilities & Renovations Our investments supported the construction and renovation of schools, medical and training facilities, community centers, museums, and parks. General Operations & Scaling Investment Amount $500,000 Year 2022 View Grantee
Details Travis Manion Foundation	Details Character Does Matter program	Details $1,500,000	Details 2022	Details Veterans Initiatives
Investment Purpose Character Does Matter program Investment Area Veterans Initiatives Sub-category Community & Sense of Purpose Funding Category Funding Category Capacity Building Our investments in strategic planning, fundraising, communications, evaluation and technology helped strengthen operations and infrastructure to support long-term sustainability. Scholarships Our scholarship investments supported K-12 students in the DC region, as well as undergraduate and graduate students pursuing engineering degrees. Endowments Our targeted endowment investments will provide ongoing financial support for students, professorships, and educational programs. Pilot & Seed Funding Our investments in launching new programs and initiatives focused on taking calculated risks, supporting bold ideas, and enabling our grantees to learn and adapt quickly. General Operations & Scaling Our investments in general operations reflected our trust-based approach to grantmaking. This flexible, unrestricted funding supported our partners’ ability to scale, learn and improve while adapting to their communities’ changing needs. Facilities & Renovations Our investments supported the construction and renovation of schools, medical and training facilities, community centers, museums, and parks. General Operations & Scaling Capacity Building Investment Amount $1,500,000 Year 2022 View Grantee
Details Virginia Tech Foundation	Details Clark Scholars Program	Details $57,000	Details 2022	Details Engineering Initiatives
Investment Purpose Clark Scholars Program About This Investment Academic, financial and professional development support for engineering students who exhibit strong leadership potential. Investment Area Engineering Initiatives Sub-category Clark Scholars Program Funding Category Funding Category Capacity Building Our investments in strategic planning, fundraising, communications, evaluation and technology helped strengthen operations and infrastructure to support long-term sustainability. Scholarships Our scholarship investments supported K-12 students in the DC region, as well as undergraduate and graduate students pursuing engineering degrees. Endowments Our targeted endowment investments will provide ongoing financial support for students, professorships, and educational programs. Pilot & Seed Funding Our investments in launching new programs and initiatives focused on taking calculated risks, supporting bold ideas, and enabling our grantees to learn and adapt quickly. General Operations & Scaling Our investments in general operations reflected our trust-based approach to grantmaking. This flexible, unrestricted funding supported our partners’ ability to scale, learn and improve while adapting to their communities’ changing needs. Facilities & Renovations Our investments supported the construction and renovation of schools, medical and training facilities, community centers, museums, and parks. Scholarships Investment Amount $57,000 Year 2022 View Grantee
Details Westfield Technical Academy Foundation	Details Cabinet making program	Details $400,000	Details 2022	Details Legacy Investments
Investment Purpose Cabinet making program Investment Area Legacy Investments Sub-category Higher Education Funding Category Funding Category Capacity Building Our investments in strategic planning, fundraising, communications, evaluation and technology helped strengthen operations and infrastructure to support long-term sustainability. Scholarships Our scholarship investments supported K-12 students in the DC region, as well as undergraduate and graduate students pursuing engineering degrees. Endowments Our targeted endowment investments will provide ongoing financial support for students, professorships, and educational programs. Pilot & Seed Funding Our investments in launching new programs and initiatives focused on taking calculated risks, supporting bold ideas, and enabling our grantees to learn and adapt quickly. General Operations & Scaling Our investments in general operations reflected our trust-based approach to grantmaking. This flexible, unrestricted funding supported our partners’ ability to scale, learn and improve while adapting to their communities’ changing needs. Facilities & Renovations Our investments supported the construction and renovation of schools, medical and training facilities, community centers, museums, and parks. General Operations & Scaling Capacity Building Investment Amount $400,000 Year 2022 View Grantee
Details WETA	Details Facility renovations and technology upgrades	Details $750,000	Details 2022	Details DC Initiatives
Investment Purpose Facility renovations and technology upgrades Investment Area DC Initiatives Sub-category Strong Schools & Community Anchors Funding Category Funding Category Capacity Building Our investments in strategic planning, fundraising, communications, evaluation and technology helped strengthen operations and infrastructure to support long-term sustainability. Scholarships Our scholarship investments supported K-12 students in the DC region, as well as undergraduate and graduate students pursuing engineering degrees. Endowments Our targeted endowment investments will provide ongoing financial support for students, professorships, and educational programs. Pilot & Seed Funding Our investments in launching new programs and initiatives focused on taking calculated risks, supporting bold ideas, and enabling our grantees to learn and adapt quickly. General Operations & Scaling Our investments in general operations reflected our trust-based approach to grantmaking. This flexible, unrestricted funding supported our partners’ ability to scale, learn and improve while adapting to their communities’ changing needs. Facilities & Renovations Our investments supported the construction and renovation of schools, medical and training facilities, community centers, museums, and parks. Facilities & Renovations Investment Amount $750,000 Year 2022 View Grantee
Details Workshops for Warriors	Details New facility for advanced manufacturing training	Details $5,500,000	Details 2022	Details Veterans Initiatives
Investment Purpose New facility for advanced manufacturing training Investment Area Veterans Initiatives Sub-category Education Funding Category Funding Category Capacity Building Our investments in strategic planning, fundraising, communications, evaluation and technology helped strengthen operations and infrastructure to support long-term sustainability. Scholarships Our scholarship investments supported K-12 students in the DC region, as well as undergraduate and graduate students pursuing engineering degrees. Endowments Our targeted endowment investments will provide ongoing financial support for students, professorships, and educational programs. Pilot & Seed Funding Our investments in launching new programs and initiatives focused on taking calculated risks, supporting bold ideas, and enabling our grantees to learn and adapt quickly. General Operations & Scaling Our investments in general operations reflected our trust-based approach to grantmaking. This flexible, unrestricted funding supported our partners’ ability to scale, learn and improve while adapting to their communities’ changing needs. Facilities & Renovations Our investments supported the construction and renovation of schools, medical and training facilities, community centers, museums, and parks. Facilities & Renovations Investment Amount $5,500,000 Year 2022 View Grantee
Details American University	Details Seed funding for Child Development Associate Program	Details $250,000	Details 2021	Details DC Initiatives
Investment Purpose Seed funding for Child Development Associate Program Investment Area DC Initiatives Sub-category Parent-Child Health Funding Category Funding Category Capacity Building Our investments in strategic planning, fundraising, communications, evaluation and technology helped strengthen operations and infrastructure to support long-term sustainability. Scholarships Our scholarship investments supported K-12 students in the DC region, as well as undergraduate and graduate students pursuing engineering degrees. Endowments Our targeted endowment investments will provide ongoing financial support for students, professorships, and educational programs. Pilot & Seed Funding Our investments in launching new programs and initiatives focused on taking calculated risks, supporting bold ideas, and enabling our grantees to learn and adapt quickly. General Operations & Scaling Our investments in general operations reflected our trust-based approach to grantmaking. This flexible, unrestricted funding supported our partners’ ability to scale, learn and improve while adapting to their communities’ changing needs. Facilities & Renovations Our investments supported the construction and renovation of schools, medical and training facilities, community centers, museums, and parks. General Operations & Scaling Pilot & Seed Funding Investment Amount $250,000 Year 2021 View Grantee
Details Building African American Minds	Details General operations, academic center construction and reserves	Details $1,500,000	Details 2021	Details Legacy Investments
Investment Purpose General operations, academic center construction and reserves Investment Area Legacy Investments Sub-category Easton, Maryland Funding Category Funding Category Capacity Building Our investments in strategic planning, fundraising, communications, evaluation and technology helped strengthen operations and infrastructure to support long-term sustainability. Scholarships Our scholarship investments supported K-12 students in the DC region, as well as undergraduate and graduate students pursuing engineering degrees. Endowments Our targeted endowment investments will provide ongoing financial support for students, professorships, and educational programs. Pilot & Seed Funding Our investments in launching new programs and initiatives focused on taking calculated risks, supporting bold ideas, and enabling our grantees to learn and adapt quickly. General Operations & Scaling Our investments in general operations reflected our trust-based approach to grantmaking. This flexible, unrestricted funding supported our partners’ ability to scale, learn and improve while adapting to their communities’ changing needs. Facilities & Renovations Our investments supported the construction and renovation of schools, medical and training facilities, community centers, museums, and parks. Facilities & Renovations Investment Amount $1,500,000 Year 2021 View Grantee
Details Children's National Hospital	Details Early Childhood Innovation Network	Details $2,750,000	Details 2021	Details DC Initiatives
Investment Purpose Early Childhood Innovation Network About This Investment Scaling the Early Childhood Innovation Network, a local collaborative of data-driven health, education and community providers serving families and children from pregnancy through age five. Investment Area DC Initiatives Sub-category Parent-Child Health Funding Category Funding Category Capacity Building Our investments in strategic planning, fundraising, communications, evaluation and technology helped strengthen operations and infrastructure to support long-term sustainability. Scholarships Our scholarship investments supported K-12 students in the DC region, as well as undergraduate and graduate students pursuing engineering degrees. Endowments Our targeted endowment investments will provide ongoing financial support for students, professorships, and educational programs. Pilot & Seed Funding Our investments in launching new programs and initiatives focused on taking calculated risks, supporting bold ideas, and enabling our grantees to learn and adapt quickly. General Operations & Scaling Our investments in general operations reflected our trust-based approach to grantmaking. This flexible, unrestricted funding supported our partners’ ability to scale, learn and improve while adapting to their communities’ changing needs. Facilities & Renovations Our investments supported the construction and renovation of schools, medical and training facilities, community centers, museums, and parks. General Operations & Scaling Pilot & Seed Funding Investment Amount $2,750,000 Year 2021 View Grantee

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