AImpower.org
Grant in 2024
AImpower.org is a non-profit organization that enhances the ability of automatic speech recognition models to recognize stuttering speech.
Climate Policy Radar
Seed Round in 2024
Climate Policy Radar is a nonprofit organization that offers machine learning, climate legislation, and digital ecosystem services.
Junior Achievement Worldwide
Grant in 2023
At JA Worldwide, we give young people the opportunity to change their lives and improve their communities.
The Hidden Genius Project
Grant in 2023
The Hidden Genius Project (THGP) is an Oakland, CA based non-profit that trains black male youth in entrepreneurial thinking and technology creation to solve the problems of tomorrow. THGP is focused on unlocking career paths in (but not exclusive to): Software Engineering, User Experience Design and Technology Entrepreneurship. The Hidden Genius Project seeks to be the leading incubator of high-performing black-male entrepreneurs and technologists. These leaders are committed to cultivating future generations of aspiring and underserved youth software technologists. THGP cultivates a cohesive community of tech innovators who actuate positive and transformational change within their communities.
Center for Democracy and Technology
Grant in 2023
At the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT), they believe in the power of the Internet. Whether it's facilitating entrepreneurial endeavors, providing access to new markets and opportunities, or creating a platform for free speech, the Internet empowers, emboldens and equalizes people around the world. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, they work to preserve the user-controlled nature of the Internet and champion freedom of expression. They support laws, corporate policies, and technology tools that protect the privacy of Internet users, and advocate for stronger legal controls on government surveillance. With offices in Washington, DC and San Francisco, and an international presence in London and Brussels, CDT works inclusively across sectors and the political spectrum to find tangible solutions to today's most pressing Internet policy challenges.
Open Earth Foundation
Grant in 2023
Open Earth Foundation is a non-profit organization that develops open digital infrastructure to improve planetary resilience.
Root Capital
Grant in 2023
Root Capital, Inc. is a non-profit organization based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 1999. It focuses on supporting poor and environmentally vulnerable communities in Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia by providing capital, financial training, and market connections to small and growing agricultural businesses. The organization aims to enhance rural prosperity by investing in agricultural enterprises that purchase crops such as coffee, cocoa, and grains from smallholder farmers. Through its initiatives, Root Capital helps these businesses thrive, thereby transforming rural communities and addressing their financial and market challenges. The organization has additional offices in Costa Rica, Kenya, Nicaragua, Senegal, and Mexico.
Common Sense Media
Grant in 2023
Common Sense Media is a non-profit organization focused on empowering families, educators, and policymakers with reliable information and education regarding media and technology. It aims to promote safe and responsible use of digital content for children, helping them navigate the complexities of the media landscape. By providing resources, advocacy, and guidance, Common Sense Media seeks to enhance the well-being of kids and families, enabling them to harness the benefits of technology while mitigating potential risks. The organization operates with a commitment to non-partisanship, ensuring that its services are accessible and relevant to a diverse audience.
Meridian Institute
Grant in 2023
Meridian Institute is an NPO that helps clients in the development & implementation of solutions to complicated often controversial problems. Meridian focuses on the sustainability of forests, ocean policy, climate change, and energy. Opportunities for positive impact in areas such as disaster risk reduction, resilience, and public health widened our scope over time.
Enfold Proactive Health Trust
Grant in 2023
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.
mySociety Limited is a charitable institution based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2003. The organization focuses on enhancing civic engagement through technology by developing websites that support the public and nonprofit sectors. Their services include web development, digital consulting, user experience consulting, and management of freedom of information requests. By leveraging technology, mySociety aims to enable citizens to interact more effectively with governmental and civic processes.
Management Leadership for Tomorrow
Grant in 2023
Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) is a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C., dedicated to developing the next generation of minority leaders across corporate, non-profit, and entrepreneurial sectors. Founded in 2002, MLT provides high-potential African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans with essential skills, coaching, and networking opportunities to unlock their career potential. The organization aims to transform talent pipelines by facilitating access to top graduate business schools and premier corporations, ensuring that underrepresented minorities can advance to senior leadership roles. MLT's initiatives are designed to create lasting impacts on communities by empowering talented individuals to achieve breakthrough results in their careers. Through strategic partnerships with leading philanthropic organizations, MLT continues to enhance its mission of fostering diversity and inclusion in leadership across various industries.
News Revenue Hub
Grant in 2023
Help news organizations build financial sustainability—because the public deserves access to quality journalism.The Hub takes care of the heavy lifting so their clients can focus on what they do best: producing high quality journalism.From the beginning, their goal has been to help news organizations achieve greater sustainability.The Hub is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization funded by client fees and foundation grants and is supported by the Democracy Fund, Ethics & Excellence in Journalism Foundation, the John & Florence Newman Foundation, the Knight Foundation, the Lenfest Institute, and the Rita Allen Foundation.
Thomson Reuters Foundation
Grant in 2023
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.
Environmental Policy Innovation Center
Grant in 2023
The Environmental Policy Innovation Center (EPIC) creates laws that significantly increase the rate and scope of conservation efforts.
Climate Policy Radar
Grant in 2023
Climate Policy Radar is a nonprofit organization that offers machine learning, climate legislation, and digital ecosystem services.
Computer Science For All
Grant in 2023
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.
MIT Solve is an accelerator based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, established in 2016 as an initiative of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Its mission is to advance sustainable and equitable solutions to address some of the world's most pressing challenges. Each year, MIT Solve issues Global Challenges to identify promising teams of tech entrepreneurs who can drive significant change. The organization fosters a community of leaders and changemakers, facilitating partnerships that help these solver teams scale their impact. Rooted in MIT's commitment to open technological innovation and actionable thought leadership, MIT Solve aims to harness fresh ideas and collaborative efforts to create a better future for all.
AkiraChix is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering young women in the technology sector through comprehensive technical training, mentorship, and outreach programs. Focusing on increasing the number of skilled women in technology, the organization aims to provide participants with essential IT and entrepreneurial skills that foster economic competitiveness and help bridge the gender gap in the tech industry. AkiraChix is committed to creating a supportive community that connects and inspires women, ultimately transforming the landscape of technology by promoting greater inclusion and representation.
Open Knowledge Foundation
Grant in 2023
Open Knowledge Foundation is a not-for-profit organization established in 2004 and headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It aims to enhance the effectiveness of governments, research institutions, civil society, and businesses through the use of open-source tools and technologies. The organization is dedicated to promoting open knowledge, believing in its capacity to yield significant societal benefits. To achieve its mission, Open Knowledge Foundation provides a range of services, including software development, technical expertise, training, and collaborative projects, all focused on facilitating open and adaptable data management.
The Earth Genome
Grant in 2023
The Earth Genome aims to bring stakeholders together to develop solutions to some of the world's pressing environmental and social problems. The organization was founded in 2015 by Steve McCormick and Glen Low.
Technovation
Grant in 2023
Technovation is a global nonprofit organization focused on tech education, dedicated to empowering girls to become leaders and innovators. Established in 2010 as a pilot program with only 45 participants, it has evolved into a widespread initiative that engages thousands of girls across 28 countries. Participants collaborate in teams to design mobile applications that tackle real-world challenges, guided by volunteer mentors and supportive parents. Through this process, girls not only enhance their coding skills but also gain valuable insights into launching startup ventures. Over the years, Technovation has successfully fostered the development of hundreds of mobile apps, reflecting a significant increase in participation and engagement, as evidenced by record submission numbers in recent years. The organization operates efficiently with minimal costs, relying on a dedicated network of partners and volunteers to sustain its mission.
Quill is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing free, interactive learning tools aimed at enhancing students' academic skills. Their mission focuses on empowering students to take an active role in their education by presenting them with problems to solve and allowing them to construct solutions. The platform is designed to support middle school students studying English, covering all grammatical concepts outlined in the Common Core State Standards for grades 1-8. Quill also provides resources for teachers to monitor their students' progress and is in the process of creating parental accounts to keep parents informed about their children's performance. In addition to its current offerings, Quill plans to expand its support to high school students, college students, ESL learners, and those preparing for standardized tests like the SAT and ACT. The platform is particularly beneficial for low-income students, allowing them to access educational content without financial barriers.
Jacaranda Health
Grant in 2023
Jacaranda Health is a medical services provider in Kenya, specializing in maternal and child health. It operates clinics in underserved, peri-urban areas, offering high-quality, affordable care, including maternity services, general healthcare, and nursing mentorship. Jacaranda's services are designed to be patient-centered and cost a fifth of what's charged by other private hospitals. Notably, the company has achieved a zero maternal mortality rate, significantly lower than Kenya's national average of 400 per 100,000 births. Additionally, Jacaranda engages in research and innovation to improve its services and develop new tools for low-income women.
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Grant in 2023
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is a private, non-profit organization established in 1910, headquartered in Washington, D.C. Its mission is to promote international cooperation and active engagement by the United States in global affairs. The organization operates a unique network of policy research centers located in key regions, including Russia, China, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. By fostering collaboration among local experts, Carnegie Endowment produces critical analyses and innovative policy ideas that address bilateral, regional, and global challenges. Its research activities benefit from diverse national perspectives, as over two-thirds of its scholars come from outside the United States and have multilingual capabilities and government experience. The organization aims to advance peace through direct engagement with decision-makers in government, business, and civil society, and it maintains online resources in multiple languages, including Arabic, Chinese, English, and Russian.
HURIDOCS is a non-governmental organization dedicated to empowering human rights organizations through the effective use of information and technology. It focuses on enhancing the capacity of key human rights entities by providing tools and methodologies for organizing and presenting data related to human rights violations. HURIDOCS aims to foster interconnectivity within the human rights sector and designs reusable open-source software solutions that address specific challenges faced by these organizations. By equipping NGOs with accessible and efficient resources, HURIDOCS enables them to advocate more effectively for their causes.
Learning Equality
Grant in 2023
Learning Equality is a California-based non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring equitable access to quality education worldwide. Established in 2012, the organization initially developed KA Lite, a platform that allows users to access Khan Academy content offline, reaching over 4.5 million individuals across 200 countries. Building on this success, Learning Equality introduced Kolibri, an open-source educational platform designed to address educational disparities due to limited internet connectivity. Kolibri enables users to access a vast library of curated educational resources offline and allows educators to create customized curricula that cater to local contexts. It includes features for self-paced and collaborative learning, providing instant feedback and personalized recommendations to support students in a blended learning environment. By focusing on open educational resources and low-cost technological solutions, Learning Equality aims to empower learners and educators in low-resource settings, facilitating innovative pedagogical approaches.
Voices Of Venezuela
Grant in 2023
Voices of Venezuela produces refugee media in Latin America and works to provide economic opportunities for Venezuelan refugees.
The Greater Boston Food Bank
Grant in 2023
The Greater Boston Food Bank is a hunger-relief organization that organizes food product donations, food drives, and fundraising campaigns.
Green Climate Fund
Grant in 2023
The Green Climate Fund is an international organization established in 2010, headquartered in Yeonsu-gu, Incheon. Its primary mission is to assist developing countries in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing their capacity to address climate change. The Fund channels financial resources to these nations, which are committed to climate action alongside other countries. By promoting a transition towards low-emission and climate-resilient development, the Green Climate Fund addresses the unique challenges faced by nations particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.
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.
Tarjimly is a nonprofit organization that operates an innovative application designed to address the language barriers faced by refugees. The app connects refugees with on-demand translators, enabling them to communicate effectively with medical professionals, legal advocates, and aid workers. Users can connect anonymously with a translator within 60 seconds, facilitating communication through text, images, documents, or real-time phone and video calls. Founded by two immigrant graduates from MIT, Tarjimly has mobilized a network of over 6,000 volunteer translators, aiding more than 15,000 refugees and humanitarian organizations worldwide. The organization's mission is to eliminate humanitarian language barriers and demonstrate the potential of technology to harness the skills of bilingual volunteers in support of displaced individuals.
Benefits Data Trust
Grant in 2023
Founded in 2005, Benefits Data Trust (BDT) is a national not-for-profit organization committed to transforming how individuals in need access essential benefits and services.
Institute for Security and Technology
Grant in 2023
The Institute for Security and Technology, based in the San Francisco Bay Area, is a non-profit foundation dedicated to researching and developing policy recommendations to address critical security challenges arising from technological advancements.
PolarisProject
Grant in 2023
PoliarisProject is a humanitarian organization that aims to combat human trafficking and modern-day slavery. The organization operates hotlines, policy advocacy programs, client services, advisory services, strategic initiatives, data analysis programs, and global programs to achieve its mission. PolarisProject is based in Washington, D.C.
Committee to Protect Journalists
Grant in 2023
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting press freedom globally and defending the rights of journalists to report without fear of retaliation. Established in 1981 by U.S. correspondents, CPJ advocates for journalists who face attacks, imprisonment, violence, and censorship. The organization takes action in response to threats against journalists, ensuring the free flow of news and commentary. Its inaugural advocacy campaign in 1982 highlighted the plight of three British journalists arrested in Argentina during the Falklands War, with a notable letter from Honorary Chairman Walter Cronkite aiding in their release. Annually, CPJ hosts the International Press Freedom Awards to honor journalists who demonstrate extraordinary courage under duress. Through its initiatives, CPJ aims to raise awareness of the challenges facing journalists and to foster a safer environment for press professionals worldwide.
Rainforest Connection
Grant in 2023
Rainforest Connection (RFCx) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting rainforests and monitoring biodiversity using innovative acoustic technology. They have developed the Guardian system, which detects threats like illegal logging in real-time, alerting partners for immediate action. Additionally, RFCx's Arbimon platform monitors hundreds of species, providing valuable data on their behavior and distribution to guide conservation efforts effectively.
The Marshall Project
Grant in 2023
The Marshall Project is a not-for-profit, non-partisan newsroom focused on reporting and analyzing issues related to America's criminal justice system. It aims to inform the public and foster dialogue about the complexities and challenges within the justice system through in-depth journalism and investigative reporting. By providing high-quality, fact-based content, The Marshall Project seeks to shed light on the impacts of criminal justice policies and practices, promote accountability, and ultimately contribute to reform efforts. Its commitment to non-partisan reporting ensures that its coverage remains unbiased and focused on facts rather than political agendas.
Open Data Institute
Grant in 2023
The Open Data Institute Ltd. is a non-profit organization based in London, established in 2012. It aims to foster an open data culture that generates economic, environmental, and social value. By convening experts, the Institute promotes collaboration and innovation, helping to incubate and nurture new ideas through professional coaching and mentoring services. The organization offers a variety of educational courses focused on open data, including topics such as law and licensing, practical applications, and technologies. Through these initiatives, the Open Data Institute strives to unlock data supply, generate demand, and disseminate knowledge to address both local and global challenges. Founded by Sir Tim Berners-Lee and Professor Nigel Shadbolt, the Institute operates with a global remit, engaging with individuals and organizations interested in leveraging open data for societal benefit.
Terre des hommes
Grant in 2023
Terre des hommes is a swiss organization that focuses on improving health, protecting migrants and preventing the exploitation of a child.
Institute for Nonprofit News
Grant in 2023
Institute for Nonprofit News provides a center for investigative journalism. the result of that meeting, the pocantico declaration, established the investigative and laid a foundation of collaboration among a new cohort of nonprofit newsrooms dedicated to serving the public interest. members share content and resources, connect with professional- and business-development services, and lead the evolving practice of journalism in the public interest.
Audere is a digital health nonprofit developing software to improve global health in underserved communities.
The Future Society
Grant in 2023
The Future Society is a non-profit think and do tank, which aims at addressing the profound consequences of the current technological explosion. Their mission is to help build a future that preserves humanity while harnessing the upsides of technology.
Tech Matters
Grant in 2023
Tech Matters, Inc. is an IT consultancy firm based in Palo Alto, California, established in 2009. The company specializes in providing technology solutions for social organizations, focusing on areas such as IT infrastructure for helplines and addressing unjust labor practices. Tech Matters aims to connect donors, policymakers, and business leaders to leverage technology for social impact, facilitating systems change by enhancing the technological capabilities of organizations that tackle significant social issues. Through its services, Tech Matters strives to empower entities that are actively working to create positive societal change.
Spectrum Biobank
Grant in 2023
Spectrum Biobank is a non-profit organization founded on the belief that our children deserve access to precision medicine.
Pacific Community SPC
Grant in 2023
Pacific Community SPC is a non profit organization that provides support services for sustainable development.
World Central Kitchen
Grant in 2023
World Central Kitchen is a not-for-profit non-governmental organization devoted to providing meals in the wake of natural disasters.
The Trinity Challenge
Grant in 2023
The Trinity Challenge is a nonprofit organization that funds the development of analytics- and data-driven solutions to guard against threats to global health.
Access Now is an international human rights organization that defends and extends the digital rights of users at risk. It combines innovative policy, user engagement, and direct technical support in order to carry out its duties. Access Now is based in New York, United States.
FAIR SHARE of Women Leaders
Grant in 2023
FAIR SHARE of Women Leaders initiative seeks to ignite and sustain a feminist revolution of the social impact sector.
Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement
Grant in 2023
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.
ReFED is a national non-profit that promotes data-driven solutions to reduce food loss and waste. It was launched in 2015.
Thorn is an organization focused on combating the sexual exploitation of children through technological innovation. Originally established as the Demi & Ashton Foundation, Thorn collaborates with various stakeholders, including the tech industry, government entities, and non-governmental organizations, to address and disrupt predatory behavior. By leveraging advanced technology, Thorn aims to rescue victims and enhance protections for vulnerable children, thereby creating a safer environment for youth.
Native BioData Consortium
Grant in 2023
Native Bio is an NPO of Indigenous genomics and data sovereignty to decolonize Health and Research for natives, buy natives.
BRAC USA is an international nonprofit that designs proven, scalable solutions that equip people to lift themselves out of poverty and achieve their potential.
Breaktime is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that works to end young adult homelessness.
The Aspen Institute
Grant in 2023
The Aspen Institute, established in 1950, is an international non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. It operates campuses in Aspen, Colorado, and Wye River, Maryland, and maintains partnerships with institutes in Berlin, Rome, Lyon, and Tokyo. The Institute's mission is to foster values-based leadership and provide a nonpartisan platform for discussing and addressing critical global issues. It achieves this through leadership seminars, policy studies, fellowship programs, and international conferences, aiming to provoke thoughtful dialogue and improve real-world actions.
Global Impact
Grant in 2023
Global Impact is a non-profit organization that offers advisory and combined campaign services for charitable organizations.
Girl Effect is a creative social business dedicated to improving the lives of girls by challenging societal norms and addressing critical issues such as child marriage, teenage pregnancy, and school attendance. The organization focuses on empowering girls through the use of role models to educate communities and shift attitudes and behaviors towards gender equality. By fostering a new normal for girls, Girl Effect aims to create sustainable change that enhances their opportunities and well-being.
CyberPeace Institute
Grant in 2023
CyberPeace Institute is an independent and neutral nongovernmental organization whose mission is to ensure the rights of people to security, dignity, and equity in cyberspace.
OpenFn is an IT firm that specializes in providing an enterprise integration platform designed to assist health and humanitarian organizations in achieving greater scale and efficiency. By facilitating data connectivity and system integration, OpenFn enables workflow automation that enhances the operational capabilities of governments and social-sector organizations. The platform streamlines processes, allowing these organizations to concentrate on their core missions while delivering improved outcomes for their beneficiaries. Through its focus on integration, automation, and interoperability, OpenFn supports social impact initiatives in maximizing their effectiveness.
Grants Central Station
Grant in 2023
Grants Central Station Promoting educational growth for nonprofit organizations.
The Brookings Institution
Grant in 2023
The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization located in Washington, DC, founded in 1916. It was initially established as the Institute for Government Research, making it the first private organization dedicated to analyzing public policy issues at the national level. The Institution conducts high-quality, independent research and develops innovative recommendations aimed at strengthening American democracy, promoting economic and social welfare, and fostering a more open, safe, prosperous, and cooperative international system. Renowned for its influence and credibility, Brookings is consistently recognized as a leading think tank in the United States.
Room to Read
Grant in 2023
Room to Read is an organization dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities for children in low-income communities, with a primary focus on literacy and gender equality. It aims to create significant, systemic changes within schools in low-income countries, particularly during critical periods of a child's education: early primary school for literacy acquisition and secondary school for promoting girls' education. By providing essential educational services, Room to Read seeks to empower children and combat illiteracy, thereby fostering a more equitable educational landscape.
World Health Organization
Grant in 2023
WHO (World Health Organization) is an international organization that directs and coordinates authority for health within the United Nations System. It works with the United Nations, non-state actors, partners, and collaborating centers. The organization’s primary responsibilities include the provision of leadership on matters critical to health and engaging in partnerships where joint action is needed; the shaping of research agenda and stimulating the generation, translation, and dissemination of knowledge; the setting of norms and standards, and promoting and monitoring their implementation; the articulation of ethical and evidence-based policy options; the provision of technical support, catalyzing change, and building sustainable institutional capacity; and the monitoring of the health situation and assessing health trends. WHO also publishes an annual research report that carries an assessment of global health, including statistics relating to all countries with a focus on a specific subject. The main purpose of the report is to provide countries, donor agencies, international organizations, and others with the information they need to make policy and funding decisions. The report is also offered to a wider audience ranging from universities, teaching hospitals, and schools to journalists and the public. The organization’s programs and projects include Accountability for Women’s and Children’s Health, Blood transfusion safety, African Programme for Onchocerciasis Control, Civil Society Initiative (CSI), Public Health and Environment, Prevention of Blindness and Visual Impairment, Polio Eradication Initiative, Tobacco Free Initiative (TFI), Human Genetics programme, Tuberculosis - Stop TB Partnership, Health Impact Assessment (HIA), United Nations Road Safety Collaboration, Global Campaign for Violence Prevention, NCDnet - Global Noncommunicable Disease Network, Global Task Force on Cholera Control, Prequalification of Medicines Programme, Initiative for Vaccine Research (IVR), and more. Employing over 7000 individuals, WHO’s workforce include medical doctors, public health specialists, scientists, and epidemiologists. WHO’s staff include people trained to manage administrative, financial, and information systems as well as experts in the fields of health statistics, economics, and emergency relief.
Reach Institute for School Leadership
Grant in 2023
According to The Reach Institute for School Leadership, teacher attrition has grown by 50% over a period of 15 years. To counteract this trend, Reach launched Teaching Pathway. This program aimed to attract aspiring educators to high-poverty schools, train them rigorously to impact student achievement, and certify them to stay in the same high-poverty school or community as exceptionally effective first-year teachers. Reach Institute has been approved for expansion by the California Teachers Credentialing Board. This means they will be an accredited University Program and be eligible to accept federal grant money.
Nexleaf Analytics
Grant in 2023
Nexleaf Analytics is a nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in developing mobile-based technologies aimed at addressing critical environmental and public health challenges. The organization creates wireless sensor devices and data analytics tools that facilitate real-time data access, enabling timely interventions and fostering accountability in health and environmental initiatives. By focusing on low-cost and resilient technologies, Nexleaf transforms everyday objects into connected devices that generate valuable data. The organization emphasizes the importance of engaging local communities in the design and implementation of its systems, ensuring that the solutions are tailored to meet their specific needs. Ultimately, Nexleaf aims to leverage data-driven insights to promote positive health outcomes and environmental sustainability.
Curious Learning
Grant in 2023
Curious Learning is a non-profit firm that focuses on using technology and analytics to enable the unpriviliged kids to read.
Entrepreneurship for All
Grant in 2023
Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll) is accelerating economic & social impact in communities through inclusive entrepreneurship.
All Tech Is Human
Grant in 2023
All Tech Is Human is an accelerator for tech consideration and hub for the Responsible Tech community. We are speeding up the process of progress by bringing together multiple stakeholders, promoting knowledge-sharing & collaboration, and increasing the diversity of voices in important tech/society issues. All Tech Is Human acts as a catalyst & connector for tech consideration, uniting the private & public sectors, informing policymakers, media, & technologists, and allowing for greater participation by the general public. All Tech Is Human has an ambitious goal of altering the process of how technologies are developed and deployed. We create a more thoughtful future towards technology by making it more inclusive, multidisciplinary, and participatory. We are busy building a dedicated team of advisors, a broad range of experts we rely on for advice, and a network of volunteers throughout the globe. Our goal is to become the hub that unites multiple stakeholders from a broad range of backgrounds interested in working out the difficult tech issues facing us on a personal and societal level.
ATREE is a non-profit organization that engages in implement environmental and sustainability interventions.
Fast Forward
Grant in 2023
Fast Forward is an accelerator dedicated to supporting social technology nonprofits. The organization offers a three-month program that includes a philanthropic grant, access to experienced mentors, a tailored curriculum, and a supportive community. By providing both financial and human capital, Fast Forward aims to help these nonprofits scale their technology solutions and maximize their impact in addressing social challenges.
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Opportunity@Work
Grant in 2023
Opportunity@Work, founded in 2015 and based in Washington, DC, is an organization dedicated to providing career opportunities and employment services that focus on individual skills. It aims to connect underrepresented talent with jobs that match their abilities, thereby enhancing workforce diversity and inclusion. Through its initiatives, Opportunity@Work seeks to empower individuals by recognizing and leveraging their skills, regardless of traditional educational or experiential barriers. The organization is committed to creating pathways to meaningful employment, supporting both job seekers and employers in the process.
American Journalism Project
Grant in 2023
The American Journalism Project is the first venture philanthropy organization dedicated to local news by investing in and building nonprofit newsrooms that are sustained by and look like the people they serve. We make catalytic investments in nonprofit news organizations, partner with communities to launch new organizations, and coach leaders as they grow and sustain their newsrooms.
Community Initiatives
Grant in 2023
Community Initiatives is a nonprofit organization based in Oakland, California, established in 1996. It supports educational and health projects while providing essential services such as financial management, human resources, and payroll. The organization offers experienced support to nonprofit startups, established initiatives, networks, and collaborations, ensuring effective management of assets by its executive team. Through its comprehensive services, Community Initiatives aims to empower various nonprofit entities, helping them achieve their missions and enhance their impact in the community.
Jhpiego has made an effort to save lives all over the world. Together they change health systems and the prospects of families all over the world in a variety of ways including maternal care, men's health, innovations, immunizations, and so much more they work alongside some of the heroes. Their tales are from the front lines of healthcare in some of the world's most remote and unprotected areas. They strive for larger global family and maternity health and safety. By making a gift to it enable us to provide families worldwide with the quality healthcare they deserve as well as the improved health and futures that come from creating and providing life-saving healthcare solutions in with health practitioners from member states.
Berkeley Earth
Grant in 2023
Berkeley Earth is a nonprofit organization that offers a measured approach to climate science through strategic analysis.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development
Grant in 2023
The WBCSD was founded on the eve of the 1992 Rio Earth Summit to ensure the business voice was heard at the forum.
Blue Star Families
Grant in 2023
Blue Star Families strengthens military families and our nation by connecting communities and fostering leadership.
Tech Goes Home
Grant in 2023
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.
Allies Against Slavery
Grant in 2023
They harness the power of technology, data, and partnerships to combat human trafficking and protect freedom and dignity.
Team4Tech Foundation
Grant in 2023
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.
Wild Me builds open software and artificial intelligence for conservation research. The company created a cloud-based platform Wildbook that uses machine learning and image recognition to scan millions of crowdsourced wildlife images to identify and track individual animals, such as elephants and whales, through their unique patterns. The platform serves more than 200 organizations and nearly a thousand researchers. They are tracking at least 88,000 individual animals across the globe.
Per Scholas is a nonprofit organization founded over 20 years ago to address poverty by providing technology access and education to underserved communities. The organization focuses on creating opportunities for individuals to improve their lives through targeted training for key technical roles, aligning its curriculum with the needs identified by employers. A significant aspect of Per Scholas's mission is enhancing diversity within the technology sector, as evidenced by its student demographic, which includes 90% people of color, one-third women, and one-third disconnected young adults. By offering pathways into the IT field, Per Scholas aims to close the skills gap and promote a more inclusive workforce.
AnnieCannons
Grant in 2023
AnnieCannons is a San Francisco-based non-profit organization established in 2015. It specializes in providing coding bootcamps and computer-based skill training to survivors of human trafficking. The organization's mission is to empower these individuals by equipping them with market-demanded tech skills, enabling them to secure long-term careers in the industry and achieve self-sustainability through freelance incomes.
Science for Africa Foundation
Grant in 2023
Science for Africa Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports, strengthens & promotes science and innovation in Africa.
The AI Education Project
Grant in 2023
The AI Education Project is a non-profit that creates equitable learning experiences that excite and empower students with AI literacy.
Coding it Forward
Grant in 2023
Coding it Forward is a non-profit organisation that fosters opportunities for social impact and civic technology.
Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences
Grant in 2022
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.
Fair Trade USA
Grant in 2022
Fair Trade USA is a non-profit organization that operates as a third-party certifier of Fair Trade products in the United States. It audits and certifies transactions between U.S. companies and their international suppliers to guarantee that the farmers and workers producing Fair Trade-certified goods are paid fair prices and wages, work in safe conditions, protect the environment, and receive community development funds to empower and uplift their communities. The organization educates consumers, brings new manufacturers and retailers into the Fair Trade system, and provides farmers with tools, training, and resources to thrive as international businesspeople. Fair Trade USA was founded in 1998 and is based in Oakland, California.
CyberPeace Institute
Grant in 2022
CyberPeace Institute is an independent and neutral nongovernmental organization whose mission is to ensure the rights of people to security, dignity, and equity in cyberspace.
United Nations Foundation
Grant in 2022
The United Nations is the one international organization with the reach and vision capable of solving global problems. The United Nations Foundation links the UN’s work with others around the world, mobilizing the energy and expertise of business and non-governmental organizations to help the UN tackle issues including climate change, global health, peace and security, women's empowerment, poverty eradication, energy access, and U.S.-UN relations. The United Nations Foundation is honored to work with you and the United Nations to foster a more peaceful, prosperous and just world.
Access Now is an international human rights organization that defends and extends the digital rights of users at risk. It combines innovative policy, user engagement, and direct technical support in order to carry out its duties. Access Now is based in New York, United States.
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NationSwell, LLC is a social impact media company founded in 2013 and based in New York, New York. The company operates a storytelling platform and membership network designed to address some of the most pressing challenges facing society. NationSwell focuses on delivering content related to opportunity, governance, environmental sustainability, and national service, among other topics. Through its platform, it highlights American innovations and the efforts of change-makers, aiming to inspire and inform the public about solutions to critical issues. The company seeks to engage individuals and communities in meaningful dialogue, fostering a sense of collective responsibility and action toward the renewal of America.
All Tech Is Human
Grant in 2022
All Tech Is Human is an accelerator for tech consideration and hub for the Responsible Tech community. We are speeding up the process of progress by bringing together multiple stakeholders, promoting knowledge-sharing & collaboration, and increasing the diversity of voices in important tech/society issues. All Tech Is Human acts as a catalyst & connector for tech consideration, uniting the private & public sectors, informing policymakers, media, & technologists, and allowing for greater participation by the general public. All Tech Is Human has an ambitious goal of altering the process of how technologies are developed and deployed. We create a more thoughtful future towards technology by making it more inclusive, multidisciplinary, and participatory. We are busy building a dedicated team of advisors, a broad range of experts we rely on for advice, and a network of volunteers throughout the globe. Our goal is to become the hub that unites multiple stakeholders from a broad range of backgrounds interested in working out the difficult tech issues facing us on a personal and societal level.
Knowledge Futures Group
Grant in 2022
Knowledge Futures Group is a 501c3 nonprofit building open source technology and collaborating with communities of practice to design and build the public digital infrastructure needed for effective, equitable, and sustainable knowledge futures.
Open Data Institute
Grant in 2022
The Open Data Institute Ltd. is a non-profit organization based in London, established in 2012. It aims to foster an open data culture that generates economic, environmental, and social value. By convening experts, the Institute promotes collaboration and innovation, helping to incubate and nurture new ideas through professional coaching and mentoring services. The organization offers a variety of educational courses focused on open data, including topics such as law and licensing, practical applications, and technologies. Through these initiatives, the Open Data Institute strives to unlock data supply, generate demand, and disseminate knowledge to address both local and global challenges. Founded by Sir Tim Berners-Lee and Professor Nigel Shadbolt, the Institute operates with a global remit, engaging with individuals and organizations interested in leveraging open data for societal benefit.
Common Sense Media
Grant in 2022
Common Sense Media is a non-profit organization focused on empowering families, educators, and policymakers with reliable information and education regarding media and technology. It aims to promote safe and responsible use of digital content for children, helping them navigate the complexities of the media landscape. By providing resources, advocacy, and guidance, Common Sense Media seeks to enhance the well-being of kids and families, enabling them to harness the benefits of technology while mitigating potential risks. The organization operates with a commitment to non-partisanship, ensuring that its services are accessible and relevant to a diverse audience.