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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Grantee @CityHealthWorks Manmeet Kaur speaking at #aspenideas - a vital force to provide coaching and care for thos… https://t.co/FVfjmxILEE
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INTERACTIVE: Incredible report from grantee @EdBuild on the changing state of school district funding + equality https://t.co/OIyRyY5nd6
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RT @Caties_Closet: @NETSCOUT and @glcfoundation award #CatiesCloset the Heart of Giving grant for $10K! What a community company! TY!! http…
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Gen. @StanMcChrystal (Chairman of grantee @ServiceYear board) on the power of making of #serviceyear an expectati… https://t.co/lvjRTcqZyZ
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Bill Draper introduces DRK co-chair + @DallasFed President @RobSKaplan today at his speech on the state of the econ… https://t.co/umPMdLcPj5
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VIDEO: 65 million people are refugees. Beautiful 4 min of pain + hope from grantee @RefugeeAssist. https://t.co/4ZOHVyuLf0 #refugeeday
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So proud of the work our grantees are doing for refugees @RefugeeAssist @RefugePt @IJCorps @Upwardly_Global… https://t.co/VvBt5EdJ2y
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Congrats to @dmlubell of @WelcomingUSA - winner of the Charles Bronfman Prize for his work to advance inclusion + p… https://t.co/fs9Ucf2iwr
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Great profile of @AccountCounsel and their global advocacy work defending environmental + human rights in @NewsHour https://t.co/p2ojJnVKcj
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RT @Forbes: Mark Zuckerberg donates $5 million to help Silicon Valley teachers afford house down payments https://t.co/emB2qxGupo https://t…
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Great to see grantee Gregg Treinish in action. Not so great that 53% of water samples contain plastics. https://t.co/GTefA8Y80t
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RT @ChristyChin: As @AccountCounsel Board Member, thrilled 2 share @NewsHour piece on our #humanrights & #environmentaljustice work. https:…
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"My hope is for all women to have access to safe and appropriate care during their lifetimes, including pregnancy a… https://t.co/0dOqu5jnoh
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Congrats to grantee @LandedHomes on $5M partnership w/ Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to help CA educators afford to li… https://t.co/rS8KEolEDG
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Grantee @rajpanjabi of @lastmilehealth + @GaviSeth of @GAVI: 6 elements to bring healthcare to the most vulnerable https://t.co/BxMmu7pvcn
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RT @BillGates: Moving story by @rajpanjabi. He's bringing health care to people “too hard to reach and too difficult to serve.” https://t.…
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Excellent news for grantee Becca Heller + @RefugeeAssist. You bring hope to the world's most vulnerable and empowe… https://t.co/Su7nyIcBAR
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Celebrating at @world_affairs w #socents who shape tomorrow @watsi @RefugePt @CASTSF @emarwell @lavamae… https://t.co/PSf74NtDCt
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Our Bill Draper on his father's behalf w/ other honorees The Hon George P. Schultz, Dr Kathryn Sullivan + Dr Bob Me… https://t.co/bl5ScHcmp3
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Congrats to our grantee @misanrewane and @waveacademies for transforming the lives of unemployed youth. https://t.co/A2xcyDkfSJ