The Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation was founded on a belief in the power of innovation and the conviction that with bold support, passionate individuals with great ideas can change the world.
Empower
Struggling with addiction, living in a shelter, unemployed and having lost custody of her daughter, Toya was hired by the Empowerment Plan as part of their unique program to find sustainable solutions to homelessness. Today, she has a degree, a solid job and has rebuilt a strong relationship with her daughter.
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113
Entrepreneurs have joined the Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation portfolio
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$110M
Of support will be deployed by 2021 to over 185 organizations
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40,000+
Volunteers engaged by DRK Portfolio in all 50 states in the US and across the world
Reimagine
Transcend is dedicated to accelerating breakthrough innovation in school model design to cultivate students who will thrive in and transform the 21st century.
News
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Stanley McChrystal: Every American Should Serve For One YearThe Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation was honored to have General Stanley McChrystal join our annual retreat earlier this year. General McChrystal, Former Commander of Joint…Jun 2017 -
The Fight Against Trump's Travel Ban Is Headed to the Supreme Court—And Becca Heller Is the Woman Leading the ChargeFor 35-year-old Becca Heller, her life’s work has been fighting for social justice, most prominently in protecting the legal and human rights of refugees. While…Jun 2017 -
This Accelerator Empowers Low-Income Students to Jump the College-to-Career DivideOnly one in four of the 1.2 million low-income or first-generation college enrollees each year will graduate and land a strong first job or enter…May 2017 -
Gov. Baker Visits Springfield, Applauds Empowerment Zone School EffortsMassachusetts Governor Charlie Baker and Secretary of Education Jim Peyser stopped by Forest Park Middle School to visit a classroom and meet with Mayor Domenic…May 2017 -
Lessons from East Africa on Effective Community OrganizingFor the last seven years, Sasha Fisher has worked with communities across East Africa to build, test, and refine a facilitated collective action process to combat…May 2017 -
A Travel Ban’s Foe: A Young Firebrand and Her Pro Bono BrigadeWhen President Trump signed the executive order blocking refugees from coming to the United States, thousands of lawyers flocked to airports in New York, Chicago,…May 2017 -
Natalie Bridgeman Fields: Holding the Powerful AccountableNatalie Bridgeman Fields, who is the founder and executive director of a nonprofit called Accountability Counsel, isn’t so sure. Accountability Counsel is one of several…May 2017 -
Inside the Campaign to Support Communities Harmed by DevelopmentAfter years of repeatedly raising issues with the World Bank about accountability, Natalie Bridgeman Fields, founder of Accountability Counsel, finally had her chance to speak…Apr 2017 -
Introducing the Schwab Foundation’s Social Entrepreneur of the Year 2017 AwardeesThe Schwab Foundation’s 2017 Social Entrepreneur of the Year Awardees include 17 outstanding leaders at the helm of 13 organizations pioneering solutions for social and…Apr 2017 -
Gina Clayton Named Winner of 2017 Grinnell College Innovator for Social Justice PrizeThe winner of the 2017 Grinnell College Innovator for Social Justice Prize and $100,000 is Gina L. Clayton, an attorney, activist and advocate for women,…Apr 2017
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RT @Microsoft: "I know for a fact that these classes have empowered them to do exactly what they want to do next.” @MicrosoftStore + @empo…
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RT @MusoHealth: Muso works closely with pharmaceutical staff at gov-run health centers to guard against stock-outs and help build capacity.…
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Continued systemic change from grantee @TheEYElliance, working with others to make a meaningful difference. https://t.co/lVjC9Hkke9
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Grantee @MusoHealth underlines the urgency of our times: they will will deliver doorstep care to 300,000+ patients… https://t.co/KwqRu2SeN8
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Literally part of the solution: grantee @soljourno's database of rigorous reporting about responses to social probl… https://t.co/vpKoJcBrvx
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Grantee @CrisisTextLine brings it with The Cool Calm - check out their new blog with topics covering news, stories,… https://t.co/imGvUrZL4C
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The data on civics education in the US informs the amazing work that grantee @icivics does to develop active citize… https://t.co/I3LQMqGoiG
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RT @SSIReview: When allocating resources, #nonprofits should consider "social return on investment," or #SROI, says @OneAcreFund https://t.…
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So proud of grantee @empowermentplan for continued inspiration and results. "It's about the people; they remind me… https://t.co/uSMU5BikiW
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Grantee @BeingAGirlROX equips girls w the knowledge + skills for healthy, independent, violence-free lives. https://t.co/9aNTdnC9h3.
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Ending cyclical gun violence w counseling, training + opportunity: grantee @WeAdvancePeace sees 60% less violence. https://t.co/e8g3lMg0gO
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RT @MakeStrongMinds: 2 years after their StrongMinds Therapy Groups ended, 78% of the women treated are still depression-free! Donate: htt…
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Grantee @center4goodfood @PaulaADaniels key points: public contracts=public values, regional=nimble; coordination. https://t.co/glY4jW90tm
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Wise words from @nancylublin and @DavidWish for early-stage #socent grantees. "You get out of a board what you put into it.”
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Because scale begets scale. Grantee @Solar_Sister Solar Sister eradicates energy poverty by empowering women with e… https://t.co/x5M4kfc5iq
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"You are doing important work. Raise money like you know it." Fundraising truth from @nancylublin + @DavidWish at #practicaladvice series.
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Early-stage #socents activate those w years of experience, like Rebecca with grantee @Seed_Global, to where they ar… https://t.co/Ka1aOpKGHz
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Congrats to grantee @watsi for continuing to believe in the possible for those most vulnerable. https://t.co/0NlnuTkTkj
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With its successes to date, (grantee) @MforJ has demonstrated that knowledge is in fact power, or as they say, “no… https://t.co/LUV5IM3oA7
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Data-intelligent solutions based on those who are on the ground - grantee @LandedHomes seeks to meet teachers where… https://t.co/1K4BBA5kRt