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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Boston CEO/Board Chair ConveningWe very much enjoyed seeing so many of you at our Annual CEO/Board Chair Convening in Boston last month! We hope the opportunity to engage…Oct 2017 -
Scaling Solutions Toward Shifting SystemsIn this new report, produced by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors in collaboration with the Skoll, Porticus, Ford and Draper Richards Kaplan Foundations, we examine how funders…Sep 2017 -
Essie Justice Group Targets California's Bail SystemAs a public defender in New York City, Gina Clayton realized the cash bail system used in most state courts across the country was placing…Sep 2017 -
A CEO Talks About The 50 Different Funding Problems in US EducationRebecca Sibilia is Founder and CEO of EdBuild, a non-profit organization based in Washington DC that is focused on more equitable ways for states to…Aug 2017 -
Data Quest: Why This Wonky Criminal Justice Group is Pulling in the Big BucksThe world of crowded jails, tense courtrooms, and cops on the beat is a far cry from the air-conditioned spaces data wonks usually inhabit. But…Aug 2017 -
The Unexpected Value of the Liberal ArtsBraven, a nonprofit founded by Aimée Eubanks Davis, a former Teach for America executive, is offering career-readiness programs to students on campus. Making its debut in 2014,…Aug 2017 -
Dr. Raj Panjabi Goes the Last Mile in LiberiaDr. Raj Panjabi, 36, is a co-founder and the chief executive of Last Mile Health, a charity that brings medical care to some of the…Jul 2017 -
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 -
Grit Happens with Crisis Text Line's Nancy LublinTo succeed, entrepreneurs need a good idea, timing, money, luck. But more than anything, they need grit. Don’t confuse grit with sheer persistence; it’s not…Jun 2017
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The not-so-glamorous world of doing really hard, important work. Grantee @watsi sharing the challenges + successes… https://t.co/49IbwMcnSp
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Grantee @waveacademies connects unemployed youth to screening, training and job opportunities so they can earn whi… https://t.co/SmCwkzLFKh
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RT @BizofGive: Tonite at 6 PM ET on @BizofGive it’s @jimbildner CEO of @DRKFoundation https://t.co/KYaU0qAw7j #philanthropy #socialenterpri…
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TODAY: Listen to @jimbildner on @BizofGive btw 6-7 EST. Funder perspective, trends and urgency. https://t.co/D44Pb63w1n
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LISTEN: Our @jimbildner on @BizofGive 10/22 btw 6-7 EST. Great convo on the urgency of now + what makes DRK unique. https://t.co/D44Pb63w1n
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Educating girls is the basis for systemic global change. Thanks to grantees like @RoomtoRead for impact achieved, a… https://t.co/eu4eHEremN
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RT @SandyScott1: America needs big ideas to heal our divides. One is @NationalService thru @AmeriCorps & other @ServiceYear programs https:…
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Hey, what's that sound? Grantee @littlekidsrock + @pandoramusic partner for access to music education in Oakland. https://t.co/FxuPSpTpKR
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RT @EubanksDavis: Thanks @dmmcgriff! I am thrilled and humbled by the recognition by one of my FAVORITE magazines. https://t.co/XyqUHLc6Ca
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Grantee @VisionSpring focusing on what can be done at the most basic level to create the opportunity for empowered… https://t.co/0oXP2UdhOT
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Founder led, scaleable + addressing a systemic issue - grantee @seed_global, led by @VBKerry, trains a pipeline of… https://t.co/TOgTK3e818
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Download + read for a deeply thoughtful report on what self-reliance means for refugees themselves as well as their… https://t.co/DxcwAtsW2Q
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Grantee @GroundTruth focuses on reporting from the ground - not an easy job, but one that can, with insight and emp… https://t.co/yG6ca6D4EO
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We are so proud of you too! Impressive scale, growth + data resource, but far more impressive impact on real lives… https://t.co/WePTfdMypu
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Engaging, informative + interactive lessons from grantee @icivics. Takes #schoolhouserock to a new level at an impo… https://t.co/BBkUk59IyY
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"Is there fish sauce in Nebraska?" Touching, funny + powerful words from those who would be welcomed by the work of… https://t.co/UdO6FBTeoD
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Smart. Grantee @FoodCorps is helping to make healthy, fresh food accessible for all. https://t.co/yTrmjmrM9a
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“...what the world demands of students today vs what school is set up to achieve creates an imperative for change." https://t.co/zHGIS0I1hZ
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NEW: DRK CEO @jimbildner on The Urgency of Now: There is no time to waste. https://t.co/V3ifR9Qb4E
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ICYMI Clean Jobs Midwest shows that Clean Energy added over 30K jobs in the Midwest! https://t.co/NCj0PbUhJW - https://t.co/IgqkpUkvBD