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 Merit America	Details Washington, DC workforce development programming	Details $750,000	Details 2019	Details DC Initiatives
Investment Purpose Washington, DC workforce development 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 Capacity Building Investment Amount $750,000 Year 2019 View Grantee
Details Montgomery College	Details Scholarships for engineering students	Details $500,000	Details 2019	Details DC Initiatives
Investment Purpose Scholarships for engineering 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 Endowments Investment Amount $500,000 Year 2019 View Grantee
Details National Academy of Engineering	Details EngineerGirl program	Details $2,000,000	Details 2019	Details Engineering Initiatives
Investment Purpose EngineerGirl program Investment Area Engineering Initiatives Sub-category Engineering Pathways 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. Endowments Pilot & Seed Funding Investment Amount $2,000,000 Year 2019 View Grantee
Details N Street Village	Details General operations, evaluation capacity, and housing inventory expansion	Details $800,000	Details 2019	Details DC Initiatives
Investment Purpose General operations, evaluation capacity, and housing inventory expansion 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 $800,000 Year 2019 View Grantee
Details Operation Homefront	Details Transitional housing program for veterans and their families	Details $5,001,764	Details 2019	Details Veterans Initiatives
Investment Purpose Transitional housing program for veterans and their families About This Investment Support for two transitional housing programs designed to improve the quality of life for veterans and their families as they transition out of the military and reintegrate into the civilian community. Investment Area Veterans Initiatives Sub-category Family Support 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 $5,001,764 Year 2019 View Grantee
Details SEED SPOT	Details General operations, technology upgrades and entrepreneurship programming	Details $500,000	Details 2019	Details DC Initiatives
Investment Purpose General operations, technology upgrades and entrepreneurship 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 Capacity Building Investment Amount $500,000 Year 2019 View Grantee
Details Sitar Arts Center	Details Facility acquisition and renovations	Details $500,000	Details 2019	Details DC Initiatives
Investment Purpose Facility acquisition and renovations 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 $500,000 Year 2019 View Grantee
Details Springboard Collaborative	Details Literacy programming and technology upgrades	Details $1,000,000	Details 2019	Details DC Initiatives
Investment Purpose Literacy programming 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. General Operations & Scaling Pilot & Seed Funding Investment Amount $1,000,000 Year 2019 View Grantee
Details Teach for America	Details General operations, alumni programming and reserves	Details $1,685,000	Details 2019	Details DC Initiatives
Investment Purpose General operations, alumni programming and reserves 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 $1,685,000 Year 2019 View Grantee
Details The Literacy Lab	Details General operations, technology upgrades and Leading Men Fellowship	Details $1,120,000	Details 2019	Details DC Initiatives
Investment Purpose General operations, technology upgrades and Leading Men Fellowship 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 $1,120,000 Year 2019 View Grantee

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