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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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 -
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
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AUDIO: "Teaching rock and roll isn't an end; it's a means." Grantee @DavidWish @littlekidsrock. https://t.co/inIOgBo7gd
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PODCAST: @Sanergy co-founder #davidauerbach discusses the right founder(s), open communication and mindful growth. https://t.co/379363edPa
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VIDEO: Every day we make a decision about how we connect or disconnect. 3-min story from grantee @WelcomingUSA https://t.co/Xap2RWYqhv
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RT @JudyWoodruff: to @RajPanjabi we are honored to spotlight the role of community health workers! https://t.co/sKSTjTjcbJ
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Grantee @LandedHomes seeks to help people like Ms. James live closer to their work, strengthening communities and i… https://t.co/MhZcMEMN5a
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RT @BeBraven: Victoria Brown, Braven Leadership Coach, receives the President's Volunteer Service Award. Congrats! https://t.co/IOFa0Uvj8d…
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Holding space for the arts is critical. Grantee @CASTSF noted for unique approach + plans for sustainability. https://t.co/LfQOyuN5dh
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We are in great company supporting grantee @MforJ, helping to get and centralize data for criminal justice. https://t.co/JIAYfnuwCY
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When data tells a human story. Proud of the work grantee @ghcorps continues to do to tilt the balance for the world… https://t.co/1AVLxTCIoo
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Grantee @MakeStrongMinds uses intervention and advocacy to address this systemic issue. https://t.co/9Gpu02XYu4
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A mega deal for a mega school district means mega opportunity for 95 schools w 10,000 employees and 90,000 students. https://t.co/hPyQSKY1Xw
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We so agree - philanthropy is much more than money. It's time, risk and hands-on support. https://t.co/2LcRGJG2Kl
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RT @d_rev_org: We are proud to say the ReMotion Knee is officially available for delivery to more than 150 countries. Info at https://t.co/…
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For all of the complicated discussions, this is the essence of why we do what we do. https://t.co/ioWzEdXQps
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RT @littlekidsrock: We're so excited to add Maine to our list of states with rockin' music education! https://t.co/E6S7X3y6rI
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Back to school, with scale. Grantee @OpenUpResources piloting 2 new, openly-licensed curricula for math + English. https://t.co/4DchpJvmTS
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RT @ChristyChin: Excellent advice on how and why a diverse board is essential to addressing social challenges. https://t.co/A7yeUrORmW
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RT @EdSuperHighway: Basic Internet access is not enough for today's classrooms. Start a connectivity conversation this school year. https:/…