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 Trinity Washington University	Details College completion scholarships for DC public school students	Details $500,000	Details 2021	Details DC Initiatives
Investment Purpose College completion scholarships for DC public school students Investment Area DC Initiatives Sub-category College Persistence 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 $500,000 Year 2021 View Grantee
Details US Soccer Foundation	Details New mini-pitch sites at 10 DC public school locations	Details $500,000	Details 2021	Details DC Initiatives
Investment Purpose New mini-pitch sites at 10 DC public school locations 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 $500,000 Year 2021 View Grantee
Details Vanderbilt University	Details Clark Scholars Program	Details $166,000	Details 2021	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 $166,000 Year 2021 View Grantee
Details Virginia Tech Foundation	Details Clark Scholars Program	Details $1,635	Details 2021	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 $1,635 Year 2021 View Grantee
Details Washington Jesuit Academy	Details Fundraising and communications capacity	Details $6,250,000	Details 2021	Details DC Initiatives
Investment Purpose Fundraising and communications capacity About This Investment Increase WJA's student enrollment, strengthen their alumni outreach efforts and enhance their fundraising capacity to help meet projected financial need and ensure future financial stability. 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 Capacity Building Investment Amount $6,250,000 Year 2021 View Grantee
Details Youth Invest Partners	Details Capacity building	Details $3,000,000	Details 2021	Details DC Initiatives
Investment Purpose Capacity building 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. Capacity Building Investment Amount $3,000,000 Year 2021 View Grantee
Details A Wider Circle	Details General operations and capacity building	Details $250,000	Details 2020	Details DC Initiatives
Investment Purpose General operations and capacity building 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 Capacity Building Investment Amount $250,000 Year 2020 View Grantee
Details Academy of Hope	Details Academic programming, fundraising and strategic planning	Details $725,000	Details 2020	Details DC Initiatives
Investment Purpose Academic programming, fundraising and strategic planning 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 Capacity Building Investment Amount $725,000 Year 2020 View Grantee
Details AppleTree	Details General operations	Details $500,000	Details 2020	Details DC Initiatives
Investment Purpose General operations 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 2020 View Grantee
Details Baltimore Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School	Details General operations for Washington, DC program	Details $400,000	Details 2020	Details DC Initiatives
Investment Purpose General operations for Washington, DC program 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 Pilot & Seed Funding Investment Amount $400,000 Year 2020 View Grantee

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