The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation

Enfold Proactive Health Trust is a non-governmental organization that focuses on building safe, inclusive communities. The company uses a comprehensive 360° approach to address issues such as gender-based violence and child sexual abuse. They offer a variety of programs and initiatives aimed at promoting health and safety. These include workshops on topics like menstrual health and life skills, as well as projects focused on safeguarding human rights through data. The company also provides resources for teachers and students, and actively engages with its community through events and conferences.

Per Scholas was founded more than 20 years ago to break the cycle of poverty by providing technology access and education in underserved communities. CREATING OPPORTUNITY For people who work hard, they create real opportunities to build better lives for themselves and their families. CLOSING THE SKILLS DIVIDE They prepare smart, dedicated people to work in key technical roles, always designing their courses in response to what employers tell us they need. ACHIEVING DIVERSITY They are building a more diverse technical workforce by creating on-ramps for women and people of color, groups staggeringly underrepresented in IT employment today. 90% of their students are people of color, a third are women and a third are disconnected young adults.

AnnieCannons, Inc. is a non-profit organization based in San Francisco, California, dedicated to training and supporting survivors of human trafficking. Established in 2015, the organization provides coding boot camps and teaches essential computer-based skills that are in high demand within the technology sector. By equipping these individuals with the necessary skills, AnnieCannons aims to facilitate their transition into long-term careers in tech, enabling them to achieve self-sustainability and financial independence. In addition to training, the organization connects participants with freelance opportunities, helping them to apply their new skills in the workforce effectively.

NAF’s educational design ignites students’ passion for learning and gives businesses the opportunity to shape America’s future workforce by transforming the learning environment to include STEM infused industry-specific curricula and work-based learning experiences, including internships. Since 1982, NAF has been partnering with existing high schools in high-needs communities to enhance school systems at a low cost by implementing NAF academies – small learning communities within traditional high schools. NAF has grown from one NAF Academy of Finance in New York City to hundreds of academies across the country focusing on growing industries including: finance, hospitality & tourism, information technology, engineering, and health sciences. During the 2014-15 school year nearly 82,000 students attended 667 NAF academies across 38 states, including DC and the US Virgin Islands. In 2014, NAF academies reported 97% of seniors graduated with 93% of graduates planned to go to college.

The AI Education Project is a non-profit that creates equitable learning experiences that excite and empower students with AI literacy.

Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the career development of high-potential African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans. Founded in 2002 and based in Washington, D.C., MLT focuses on equipping these individuals with essential skills, coaching, and valuable networking opportunities to unlock their leadership potential. The organization aims to cultivate the next generation of minority leaders across corporate, non-profit, and entrepreneurial sectors, fostering transformative impacts within their communities. MLT acts as a vital resource for top graduate business schools and leading corporations, facilitating access to talented minority candidates. Additionally, it forges strategic partnerships with prominent philanthropic organizations to enhance its mission. MLT has received recognition through notable features in media outlets, highlighting its role in shaping future leaders.

The Open Data Institute Ltd. is a non-profit organization based in London, established in 2012. Its mission is to foster an open data culture that generates economic, environmental, and social value while addressing local and global challenges. The institute provides professional coaching and mentoring services, bringing together experts to collaborate and nurture innovative ideas. It offers various educational courses focused on open data, including topics such as law and licensing, data storytelling, and practical applications of open data technologies. By unlocking data supply and generating demand, the Open Data Institute aims to create and share knowledge that empowers individuals and organizations to effectively engage with open data. Founded by Sir Tim Berners-Lee and Professor Nigel Shadbolt, the institute seeks long-term sustainability through partnerships and funding while maintaining a global outreach.

Benetech is a nonprofit that empowers communities with software for social good. Our work transforms how people with disabilities read and learn, makes it safer for human rights defenders to pursue truth and justice, and connects people to the services they need to live and prosper. We’re constantly pursuing the next big social impact. Visit www.benetech.org.

Learning Equality is a California-based non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring access to quality education for all individuals worldwide through the promotion of open educational resources. Founded in 2012, the organization initially developed KA Lite, a platform that allows offline access to Khan Academy content, which has since reached over 4.5 million users across 200 countries. In response to the challenges of educational inequality, particularly in areas with limited connectivity, Learning Equality has introduced Kolibri, an open-source platform designed for offline use. Kolibri offers a curated library of educational materials and enables users to create customized curricula that cater to local needs. The platform also includes tools for collaborative learning, providing instant feedback and personalized learning experiences for students and teachers alike. By leveraging low-cost devices and facilitating the sharing of educational content, Learning Equality aims to support innovative teaching practices in under-resourced and offline environments.

New York University (NYU), founded in 1831 by Albert Gallatin, is one of the largest private universities in the United States and a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities. With a student body exceeding 50,000, NYU operates three degree-granting campuses in New York City, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai, alongside numerous study away sites worldwide. The university has evolved from an initial enrollment of 158 students to a diverse community that includes individuals from every U.S. state and 133 countries. NYU's faculty comprises over 4,500 full-time members, offering a wide array of programs across disciplines such as arts, business, law, health, humanities, and sciences. The university provides more than 2,500 courses and awards over 25 different degrees, while maintaining smaller, distinct schools and colleges within its larger framework. Located in Greenwich Village, NYU thrives in the vibrant cultural landscape of New York City, embodying its founder's vision of an institution that is deeply connected to the city and its dynamic environment.

Quill (Empirical) is a nonprofit developer of free, interactive learning tools. Their mission is to make students active players in their education by presenting students with problems to solve and allowing them to construct solutions. In this environment students take charge of their own education. They support students, teachers, and parents. Teachers can sign up their classes and monitor their students' progress. They are currently working on parental accounts so that parents can receive report cards on their students' progress. They currently support middle school students studying English. They cover all of the grammatical concepts from the Common Core State Standards for grades 1-8. They intend to expand our coverage to high school students, college students, ESL students, SAT / ACT students, and foreign language students.

Technovation is a global nonprofit organization focused on technology education that aims to empower girls to become leaders, creators, and problem-solvers. Established in 2010 with a pilot program involving 45 girls, Technovation has evolved into a worldwide competition that engages thousands of participants. Girls work in teams to develop mobile applications that address real-world challenges, supported by volunteer mentors and parents. Over the years, Technovation has successfully reached over 2,500 girls across 28 countries, resulting in the development of 650 mobile apps and the education of participants on launching startup companies. The organization operates efficiently with a small paid staff, relying on the dedication of numerous partners and volunteers to keep costs low.

Akirachix is a not-for-profit organization focused on empowering young women through technical training, mentorship, and outreach programs. By providing comprehensive training and upskilling opportunities, Akirachix aims to increase the number of skilled women in the technology sector. The organization is dedicated to changing the landscape of the tech industry by fostering a supportive community that connects and inspires women. Through its initiatives, Akirachix enables women to acquire essential IT and entrepreneurial skills, thereby enhancing their economic competitiveness and helping to bridge the gender gap in technology.

Data Science 4 Everyone is a national effort that aims to teach data science and data literacy to all K-12 students.

Computer Science for All (CS4All) is a 10-year initiative designed to provide a meaningful, high-quality computer science education to public school students in the NYC school system at each school level—elementary, middle and high school. By 2025, the NYC Department of Education (DOE) will train nearly 5,000 teachers who will bring CS education to the city’s 1.1 million public school students. CS4All is a public-private partnership between the DOE and NYC that is supported by a range of foundations, corporations, nonprofits, and individuals.

Thomson Reuters Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides an international audience with information, media development services, and free legal assistance. The organization’s main focus areas include independent journalism, human rights, women’s empowerment, corruption, climate, food, and the rule of law. Additionally, it offers free journalism and media training services. The Thomson Reuters Foundation has come a long way since it was established in 1983 as a training programme for journalists in developing countries. Since Monique Villa’s appointment as CEO in 2008, the Foundation has transformed into an entrepreneurial corporate charity with a start-up spirit. In 2010, Monique Villa launched TrustLaw, the award-winning service that spreads the practice of pro bono worldwide. Monique also used her experience as a journalist to set up an editorial programme entirely dedicated to covering the world’s under-reported stories. Journalism training was also scaled up, with the creation of new courses and platforms for independent media worldwide, and the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism. In 2012, Trust Women was launched. The yearly conference has quickly become one of the leading forums to discuss human trafficking and slavery, and many other issues revolving around women’s economic and social empowerment.

CNHA is an NPO that enhances the cultural, economic, political, and community development of Native Hawaiians. CNHA is a Native Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) certified by the U.S. Treasury Department and a HUD-Certified Housing Counseling agency. CNHA provides access to capital, financial education, and individualized financial counseling services with a focus on low and moderate-income families. CNHA provides grants and loans targeting underserved communities in Hawaiʻi.

The Aspen Institute is an educational and policy studies organization headquartered in Washington, DC, with additional campuses in Aspen, Colorado, and on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Its mission is to cultivate leadership rooted in enduring values while providing a nonpartisan platform for addressing critical societal issues. The Institute facilitates the exchange of ideas among diverse thought leaders, creatives, and scholars, fostering discussions that examine significant challenges in various sectors, including education and public policy. By developing educational leaders and informing practices, the Aspen Institute aims to enhance understanding of threats and opportunities in contemporary society, ultimately striving to provoke meaningful action and dialogue in the real world.

Girl Effect is a creative social business focused on empowering girls and addressing societal challenges such as forced child marriage, teenage pregnancy, and school attendance. By leveraging the influence of role models, the organization aims to educate and shift attitudes and behaviors towards girls, fostering a new normal that supports their rights and opportunities. Through innovative approaches, Girl Effect seeks to create a positive impact on the lives of girls, ultimately contributing to their personal development and social progress.

Grants Central Station Promoting educational growth for nonprofit organizations.

Room to Read is an organization dedicated to improving literacy and promoting gender equality in education within low-income communities. It focuses on two critical periods in a child's education: early primary school, where literacy acquisition is emphasized, and secondary school, which aims to support girls' education. By implementing educational services tailored to the needs of these communities, Room to Read seeks to create deep, systemic transformations in schools. Its mission is to empower children through education, thereby helping to eradicate illiteracy and fostering opportunities for all.

Curious Learning is a non-profit firm that focuses on using technology and analytics to enable the unpriviliged kids to read.

Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll) is accelerating economic & social impact in communities through inclusive entrepreneurship.

Opportunity@Work, founded in 2015 and based in Washington, D.C., focuses on creating career opportunities for individuals through skill-based employment services. The organization aims to connect job seekers with meaningful work, emphasizing the value of skills over traditional educational credentials. By promoting access to jobs for those who may not have conventional qualifications, Opportunity@Work seeks to facilitate economic mobility and enhance workforce diversity. The organization's impact-driven approach highlights its commitment to fostering an inclusive labor market and addressing the skills gap in various industries.

Community Initiatives supports educational and health projects along with offers financial management, human resources, and payroll service.

Team4Tech is a non-profit organization that connects the digital equality gap in education to create participation and opportunities for under-resourced learners through technology solutions and training.

New York University (NYU), founded in 1831 by Albert Gallatin, is one of the largest private universities in the United States and a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities. With a student body exceeding 50,000, NYU operates three degree-granting campuses in New York City, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai, alongside numerous study away sites worldwide. The university has evolved from an initial enrollment of 158 students to a diverse community that includes individuals from every U.S. state and 133 countries. NYU's faculty comprises over 4,500 full-time members, offering a wide array of programs across disciplines such as arts, business, law, health, humanities, and sciences. The university provides more than 2,500 courses and awards over 25 different degrees, while maintaining smaller, distinct schools and colleges within its larger framework. Located in Greenwich Village, NYU thrives in the vibrant cultural landscape of New York City, embodying its founder's vision of an institution that is deeply connected to the city and its dynamic environment.

Harvard's Belfer Center provides leadership in policy-relevant knowledge and prepares future leaders.

NationSwell, LLC is a social impact media company founded in 2013 and based in New York City. It operates a storytelling platform and membership network aimed at addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing America. The company focuses on a variety of topics, including opportunity, governance, the environment, and community service, providing engaging content that highlights innovations and the efforts of change-makers. Through its digital media services, NationSwell seeks to inform and inspire citizens by sharing authentic human stories of problem solvers, while also promoting advancements in education and environmental sustainability, and improving government efficiency.

The Open Data Institute Ltd. is a non-profit organization based in London, established in 2012. Its mission is to foster an open data culture that generates economic, environmental, and social value while addressing local and global challenges. The institute provides professional coaching and mentoring services, bringing together experts to collaborate and nurture innovative ideas. It offers various educational courses focused on open data, including topics such as law and licensing, data storytelling, and practical applications of open data technologies. By unlocking data supply and generating demand, the Open Data Institute aims to create and share knowledge that empowers individuals and organizations to effectively engage with open data. Founded by Sir Tim Berners-Lee and Professor Nigel Shadbolt, the institute seeks long-term sustainability through partnerships and funding while maintaining a global outreach.

Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences brings together deep thinkers from diverse disciplines and communities to advance understanding of the full range of human beliefs, behaviors, interactions, and institutions. A leading incubator of human-centered knowledge, CASBS facilitates collaborations across academia, policy, industry, civil society, and government to collectively design a better future.

Room to Read is an organization dedicated to improving literacy and promoting gender equality in education within low-income communities. It focuses on two critical periods in a child's education: early primary school, where literacy acquisition is emphasized, and secondary school, which aims to support girls' education. By implementing educational services tailored to the needs of these communities, Room to Read seeks to create deep, systemic transformations in schools. Its mission is to empower children through education, thereby helping to eradicate illiteracy and fostering opportunities for all.

Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll) is accelerating economic & social impact in communities through inclusive entrepreneurship.

Computer Science for All (CS4All) is a 10-year initiative designed to provide a meaningful, high-quality computer science education to public school students in the NYC school system at each school level—elementary, middle and high school. By 2025, the NYC Department of Education (DOE) will train nearly 5,000 teachers who will bring CS education to the city’s 1.1 million public school students. CS4All is a public-private partnership between the DOE and NYC that is supported by a range of foundations, corporations, nonprofits, and individuals.

The Markle Foundation is an independent non-profit organization based in New York, established in 1927. Its mission is to enhance access to quality jobs by recognizing skills acquired through various means, regardless of formal education. The foundation aims to influence policies that foster a labor market where all individuals can secure rewarding positions, particularly in the evolving digital economy. This includes promoting the creation of new jobs in sectors impacted by emerging technologies and ensuring that these roles provide economic mobility for individuals of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, genders, and experience levels. Additionally, Markle focuses on leveraging communication and information technologies to address significant public needs in areas such as health and economic security.

NPower is a national nonprofit organization that launches digital careers for military veterans and young adults from underserved communities. The company empowers under-represented talent to pursue tech futures by teaching the digital and professional skills demanded by the marketplace, and engaging businesses, volunteers, and nonprofits in the long term success of its students.

Per Scholas was founded more than 20 years ago to break the cycle of poverty by providing technology access and education in underserved communities. CREATING OPPORTUNITY For people who work hard, they create real opportunities to build better lives for themselves and their families. CLOSING THE SKILLS DIVIDE They prepare smart, dedicated people to work in key technical roles, always designing their courses in response to what employers tell us they need. ACHIEVING DIVERSITY They are building a more diverse technical workforce by creating on-ramps for women and people of color, groups staggeringly underrepresented in IT employment today. 90% of their students are people of color, a third are women and a third are disconnected young adults.

Tech Goes Home is a non-profit organization providing digital skills training, computers, and home internet access to learners. Tech Goes Home provides adult programs as well as family-based intergenerational programs. TGH's family-based programs bring together youth and their caregivers to learn digital skills as a group. Each family or individual who participates in TGH's programs completes 15 hours of interactive, culturally responsive digital skills training, earning a Chromebook or iPad as well as, if necessary, 12 months of internet service.

Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the career development of high-potential African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans. Founded in 2002 and based in Washington, D.C., MLT focuses on equipping these individuals with essential skills, coaching, and valuable networking opportunities to unlock their leadership potential. The organization aims to cultivate the next generation of minority leaders across corporate, non-profit, and entrepreneurial sectors, fostering transformative impacts within their communities. MLT acts as a vital resource for top graduate business schools and leading corporations, facilitating access to talented minority candidates. Additionally, it forges strategic partnerships with prominent philanthropic organizations to enhance its mission. MLT has received recognition through notable features in media outlets, highlighting its role in shaping future leaders.

One of the world's largest science centers and New England's most attended cultural institution, the Museum introduces over 1.5 million visitors a year to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) via dynamic programs and hundreds of interactive exhibits. Founded in 1830, the Museum was first to embrace all the sciences under one roof. Highlights include the Thomson Theater of Electricity, Charles Hayden Planetarium, Mugar Omni Theater, Gordon Current Science & Technology Center, 3-D Digital Cinema and Butterfly Garden. Reaching 25,000 teens a year worldwide via the Intel Computer Clubhouse Network, the Museum also leads a 10-year, $41 million National Science Foundation-funded Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network TM of science museums. The Museum's "Science Is an Activity" exhibit plan has been awarded many NSF grants and influenced science centers worldwide. Its National Center for Technological Literacy®'s engineering curricula have reached 40,600 teachers and close to 3 million students nationwide.

CAAI is developing tools to reduce algorithmic bias, creating new interventions to solve societal policy problems, and educating a new generation of bilingual MBA students who can create and deploy algorithms that enhance human life.

AeHIN is a collaboration of digital health advocates and IT professionals from South and Southeast Asia to promote better use of ICTs to achieve better health. AeHIN enhance leadership and governance, offers capacity-building for digital health (Mind the GAPS), CRVS, and people identity. AeHIN creates opportunities for knowledge exchange and resource sharing and helps in achieving interoperability through appropriate use of standards.

RECAINSA is a network of digital health professionals & IT technicians to promote & strengthen digital health development & governance through legal and strategic frameworks, promoting the creation & strengthening of training spaces for human resources through universities, certified training centers & other specified organizations.

AI4ALL is a nonprofit working to increase diversity and inclusion in artificial intelligence. They create pipelines for underrepresented talent through education and mentorship programs around the U.S. and Canada that give high school students early exposure to AI for social good. Their vision is for AI to be developed by a broad group of thinkers and doers advancing AI for humanity’s benefit.

Team4Tech is a non-profit organization that connects the digital equality gap in education to create participation and opportunities for under-resourced learners through technology solutions and training.

Akirachix is a not-for-profit organization focused on empowering young women through technical training, mentorship, and outreach programs. By providing comprehensive training and upskilling opportunities, Akirachix aims to increase the number of skilled women in the technology sector. The organization is dedicated to changing the landscape of the tech industry by fostering a supportive community that connects and inspires women. Through its initiatives, Akirachix enables women to acquire essential IT and entrepreneurial skills, thereby enhancing their economic competitiveness and helping to bridge the gender gap in technology.

Partners In Development is an organization committed to education and economic advancement in the developing world.

The Tech Interactive is a science and technology center for the development of educational content for students.

Code.org is a non-profit foundation focused on expanding computer programming education in the United States. The organization aims to integrate computer science and programming into the core curriculum alongside other STEM subjects such as biology, physics, and mathematics. It offers free online courses designed for K-12 schools, utilizing open-source technology to enhance accessibility and engagement in computer science education. Code.org's curriculum resources and tutorials are licensed under a Creative Commons license, allowing for widespread use and adaptation in educational settings. Through its initiatives, Code.org seeks to foster a greater understanding of computer science among students and promote a more diverse representation in the tech industry.

First Star is a non-profit organization that provides innovative, university-based college-preparatory programs. They improve the lives of foster youth by partnering with child welfare agencies, universities, and school districts to ensure foster youth have the academic, life skills, and adult supports needed to transition to higher education and adulthood successfully.

Together with leading educators, engineers, and entrepreneurs, Girls Who Code has developed a new model for computer science education, pairing intensive instruction in robotics, web design, and mobile development with high-touch mentorship and exposure led by the industry’s top female engineers and entrepreneurs. In its inaugural program, Girls Who Code empowered young women from New York City’s five boroughs and will launch programs in New York, Detroit, San Francisco, and San Jose in 2013.

Girls Inc. inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold, providing more than 138,000 girls across the U.S. and Canada with life-changing experiences and real solutions to the unique issues girls face. Girls Inc. gives girls the right tools and support to succeed, including trained professionals who mentor and guide them in a safe, girls-only environment, peers who share their drive and aspirations, and research-based programming. At Girls Inc., girls learn to set and achieve goals, boldly confront challenges, resist peer pressure, see college as attainable, and explore nontraditional fields such as STEM. Informed by the experiences of girls and their families, Girls Inc. works with policymakers to advocate on key legislation and initiatives. The Girls Inc movement started in New England during the Industrial Revolution as a response to the needs of a new working class: young women who had migrated from rural communities in search of newly available job opportunities in textile mills and factories. Girls Inc develops research-based informal education programs that encourage girls to take risks and master physical, intellectual and emotional challenges. Major programs address math and science education, pregnancy and drug abuse prevention, media literacy, economic literacy, adolescent health, violence prevention, and sports participation.