Rise
Our portfolio has shown us what it looks like to lean in and dedicate oneself to finding solutions to the injustices, inequities and lack of resources & opportunity for those most vulnerable in the world. This is what it means to rise to the challenge of our times—the theme of DRK’s 2019-20 Annual Report.
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.
Respond
In April 2020, we launched a time-limited, special initiative to respond to the growing non-coronavirus needs created by the COVID-19 pandemic. We explored over 1,000 initiatives and funded eight projects, both inside our portfolio and externally. Meet the organizations we funded.
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185
Organizations 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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150M+
Lives to date have been collectively impacted by DRK portfolio organizations
Expand
We are excited to announce the opening of DRK’s European headquarters in The Netherlands. Our presence in The Hague, a city committed to social entrepreneurship, will allow the foundation to grow our European portfolio and help drive even greater impact in the region.
News
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286 Teams Empowering Voices the World Needs to Hear by MacKenzie ScottSeeding by Ceding by MacKenzie Scott “Sitting down to write this post, I felt stuck. I want to de-emphasize privileged voices and cede focus to…Jun 2021 -
The Multibillion-Dollar US Prison Industry - And How to Dismantle ItBianca Tylek, DRK Entrepreneur and TED Fellow, is one of the nation’s foremost experts on the prison industry and the founder of Worth Rises, a…May 2021 -
FreeFrom Selected as Finalist for Equality Can't Wait ChallengeFreeFrom a finalist for the $10MM Equality Can’t Wait Challenge. From more than 550 applicants, FreeFrom is in the final 10 and joins other inspiring…Mar 2021 -
Can Kenyan Entrepreneurs Redraw the Classroom of the Future?As the need for digital education across Africa skyrocketed in 2020, Kenyan tech companies found ways to collaborate with school systems and expand the number…Feb 2021 -
Bringing Peace to the American CityFrom San Quentin inmate to neighborhood safety advocate, Kelly’s guest Sam Vaughn embodies the ideal of “be the change you want to see.” Working with…Jan 2021 -
How A.I. Can Speed Up the Covid-19 Vaccination DriveEnsuring the efficiency of that vaccination program is essential because demand is likely to outstrip supply globally for some time and, particularly in low-income countries,…Jan 2021 -
Worldreader Launches the Keep Children Reading Program in the United StatesSan Francisco-based educational nonprofit Worldreader is bringing its Keep Children Reading program to the United States for the first time. Drawing on 10 years of…Nov 2020 -
New Story Receives Fast Company 2020 Innovation By Design AwardGrantee New Story receives Fast Company‘s 2020 Innovation by Design Award for the groundbreaking 3d printed housing community in Latin America. Learn more about New…Oct 2020 -
When Moving a Nonprofit Forward Means Altering the Founder’s CourseLeaders who succeed founders sometimes need to work against expectations of them and chart a fundamentally new path toward change, even while keeping the original…Sep 2020 -
TED2020: What if Lifesaving Prescriptions Were Available for All?As prescription drug costs skyrocket in the US, thousands of people are forced to forgo lifesaving medications — all while manufacturers and health care facilities…Sep 2020
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Calling all emerging social sector leaders! Applications are now open for the #MAPFellowship, a six-month opportuni… https://t.co/fVfSSIQNN2
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#COVID19 has hit the Navajo Nation particularly hard, registering some of the highest infection rates in the US. In… https://t.co/NNcV8z0zwX
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Great coverage of grantee @DriversSeatCoop and how gig workers are turning to co-ops as an alternative/power-buildi… https://t.co/qBoMFeq5yY
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Alumni grantee @Solar_Sister is one of 12 nonprofits awarded a $50k grant by @FedEx for their work addressing clima… https://t.co/pqrEciOUID
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RT @MSFTIssues: The fishing industry is a way of life for many coastal communities, but beneath the waves lies a dark undercurrent of illeg…
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"Mother Nature invented two technologies which we can use to mitigate our harm: shellfish and seaweeds." -Bren Smit… https://t.co/IcqoGjj75K
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RT @OceanMindGlobal: Protecting Cultural Heritage is part of OceanMind's mission. Working alongside @MASTArchaeology protecting globally im…
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On #WorldOceanDay, we celebrate the impact of grantee @OceanMindGlobal. Their programs cover every ocean basin on t… https://t.co/X8UID1VQGy
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250M+ people suffer from depression globally, and in under-resourced communities, there is only one mental health p… https://t.co/oCeIuLbq89
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"It’s a lack of transparency in the forest that allows these places to be destroyed. If people are paying attention… https://t.co/egwfsY1NDf
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An inspiring video on the important work grantee @soljourno is doing to tell the whole story, featuring co-founder… https://t.co/0AYhWxBleV
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During the #pandemic, @GlobalCitizenYr shifted their approach & designed a more scalable program, offering an onlin… https://t.co/lABGX5SWnO
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Community partnership + strategic initiatives + nat'l philanthropic & placemaking funding = @thewellakron becoming… https://t.co/MH1Y0Rij09
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NEW! @TEDTalks by @WorthRises Executive Director @BiancaTylek. In her talk, Bianca illustrates the expansive size &… https://t.co/AMbeZL0cyx
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Alumni grantee @VisionSpring raises $1.5M in emergency response for the #Covid_19 crisis in India & will deliver >1… https://t.co/h06KGGtqJ6
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While #Covid_19 significantly increased the # of students who don’t attend class, grantee @Kinvolved's mobile + web… https://t.co/mhx5UmWwOu
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"Detroit Life is Valuable Everyday (D.L.I.V.E.) was borne out of the recognition that violence is a pervasive cycli… https://t.co/Z9SrP8xfNI
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.@SaverLifeorg announces the acquisition of grantee @GetOnward, an employer-sponsored mobile savings + credit app t… https://t.co/0u2548QGc4
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Congratulations to the @UptrustOfficial team on closing a $2M seed financing round to expand their innovative techn… https://t.co/f5hrfyLZaD
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.@NooraHealth is reaching 2,000 #COVID19 positive households in India daily thru messaging platforms like @WhatsApp… https://t.co/TYGJZVzqZO