Investments

Investments at a glance

Amount Invested

$1.4B

Invested in Scholarships

$434M

General Operations & Capacity

$554M

Investments by Year

Investments by Focus Area

Amount Invested

$591M

Students Supported Annually

875

Total Scholarships

$382M

Investments by Year

Investments by Focus Area

Amount Invested

$452M

General Operations & Capacity

75%

Investments in DC Students

$173M

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

323 results

Organization	Investment Purpose	Investment Amount	Year	Investment Area
Details College Track	Details Seed funding to launch Washington, DC center	Details $2,060,000	Details 2019	Details DC Initiatives
Investment Purpose Seed funding to launch Washington, DC center 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. General Operations & Scaling Pilot & Seed Funding Investment Amount $2,060,000 Year 2019 View Grantee
Details Collegiate Directions	Details Staffing and technology upgrades	Details $250,000	Details 2019	Details DC Initiatives
Investment Purpose Staffing and technology upgrades 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. General Operations & Scaling Capacity Building Investment Amount $250,000 Year 2019 View Grantee
Details Community of Hope	Details Construction of a new Family Health and Birth Center	Details $7,500,000	Details 2019	Details DC Initiatives
Investment Purpose Construction of a new Family Health and Birth Center 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. Facilities & Renovations Investment Amount $7,500,000 Year 2019 View Grantee
Details Compass	Details General operations and capacity building	Details $1,500,000	Details 2019	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 $1,500,000 Year 2019 View Grantee
Details DC CAP Scholars	Details STEM Ready Program	Details $400,000	Details 2019	Details DC Initiatives
Investment Purpose STEM Ready Program 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. General Operations & Scaling Investment Amount $400,000 Year 2019 View Grantee
Details DC Central Kitchen	Details Culinary training programs	Details $250,000	Details 2019	Details DC Initiatives
Investment Purpose Culinary training programs 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 $250,000 Year 2019 View Grantee
Details DC Preparatory Academy	Details General operations and capacity building	Details $2,000,000	Details 2019	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 $2,000,000 Year 2019 View Grantee
Details DC Public Education Fund	Details Academic tutoring	Details $2,397,600	Details 2019	Details DC Initiatives
Investment Purpose Academic tutoring 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 $2,397,600 Year 2019 View Grantee
Details DC Public Education Fund	Details Seed funding for DCPS Persists	Details $10,000,000	Details 2019	Details DC Initiatives
Investment Purpose Seed funding for DCPS Persists About This Investment Tailored career guidance, resources and academic support for DC students entering and persisting through higher education. 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. General Operations & Scaling Pilot & Seed Funding Investment Amount $10,000,000 Year 2019 View Grantee
Details Digital Pioneers Academy	Details General operations	Details $250,000	Details 2019	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 Pilot & Seed Funding Investment Amount $250,000 Year 2019 View Grantee

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