We fund programs that build literacy, workplace, and social-emotional skills to empower students to achieve academically as they prepare for meaningful careers.
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Who Benefits from Our Grants
Children and youth in grades K-12 from under-resourced educational environments.
Our Grantees Include Programs For
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Greater Philadelphia Area Children and Youth
Educational programs that improve academic performance and provide job-readiness skills
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Palm Beach County Children and Youth
Educational and environmental programs that improve academic performance and provide job-readiness skills
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Aquidneck Island Community Projects and Programs
Educational programs that promote literacy, recreation, and the environment
Who We Fund
Non-profit organizations in Philadelphia, PA, Palm Beach County, FL, and Aquidneck Island, RI, that offer educational programs with a data-driven record of success for improving academic performance – especially in reading and writing – and providing job-readiness skills. See eligibility requirements for Aquidneck Island as there are additional focus areas that the Trust supports.
Application Deadlines
Our board considers grant requests four times a year, roughly four to six months following each grant cycle deadline.
New & Returning Grantees
If you’re ready to apply, or already have a grant with us, please log in to our Grant System.