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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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 -
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
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Grantees like @Solar_Sister have done so much to literally empower women, and there is so much more do to. https://t.co/4YtpuzC2QT
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Interactive + powerful: Grantee @EdSuperHighway Compare & Connect K-12 lets you see the gaps, and help get 6.5M st… https://t.co/usFpIlgzie
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PODCAST: “Problems scream & solutions whisper.” Hear how grantee @soljourno is activating change thru the news. https://t.co/uSZXedFrrX
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.@alexisrmorin of grantee @SFERnational on how student organizers are using their voice + power to advocate for hig… https://t.co/bbmr0upx7Y
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Grantee @CommonMkt works to scale regional food systems - getting those who grow it to those who distribute it to t… https://t.co/gRK9RKKEPJ
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RT @GatesAfrica: It’s time for a collision between the community health worker revolution and the digital revolution. - @rajpanjabi #Goalke…
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Grantee .@EdSuperHighway data featured in #RoryKennedy documentary: “Without a Net: The Digital Divide in America.” https://t.co/HYwSj4oIFG
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Collab w grantee @GroundTruth, Report for America, places young #journalists in local newsrooms 4 a year of service. https://t.co/NHea1kaxSh
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RT @VisionSpring: Why eyeglasses? The loss of near vision during prime working years affects people's ability to earn a living. https://t.c…
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RT @P4_Project: Congratulations to @Accenture and @Upwardly_Global for the first 2017 Audience Choice Award! @ConcordiaSummit #P3Impact htt…
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RT @EdSuperHighway: We’re thrilled to release our 3rd annual report on K-12 connectivity. See how your state did in 2017. https://t.co/TV9k…
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Increased earnings, improved credit scores, decreased welfare and debt. Grantee #CompassWorkingCapital featured. https://t.co/KUonPGro4A
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Grantee @MusoHealth, like all of our grantees, look to change or challenge a dominant system. #worldhealth… https://t.co/SuvBKJ8bvL
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Welcome to our newest grantees! @FoodCorps, @center4goodfood, @UptrustOfficial and @SavelifeF. https://t.co/vrp01hZPNy
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Grantee @CleanEnergyTrst w encouraging data on clean energy innovation and new jobs. #cleantech #midwest https://t.co/H2GmvB5yAb
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Grantee @dmlubell of @WelcomingUSA on the #AmericanDream - not only be successful, but also to see worth in one ano… https://t.co/ZURbbq6lyc
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Listen: grantee @RainforestCx shares music to their ears. https://t.co/F15UVkrfKb
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Grantee @IDEOorg works to build the capacity of others to use design thinking: “That is a really important part of… https://t.co/o6W8aNRpUC
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Grantee @watsi started with a good idea - crowdsourcing healthcare - and has kept going w the goal of ensuring ever… https://t.co/rQKCGFe6eG