ECMC Foundation is a Los Angeles-based, nationally focused foundation whose mission is to inspire and to facilitate improvements that affect educational outcomes—especially among under served populations—through evidence-based innovation. It is one of several affiliates under the ECMC Group enterprise based in Minneapolis. ECMC Foundation makes grants in two focus areas: College Success and Career Readiness. Additionally, out of the Education Innovation Ventures portfolio, ECMC Foundation makes program-related investments, into both nonprofit and for-profit ventures. ECMC Foundation’s vision is for all learners to unlock their fullest potential and achieve family-sustaining wages.
Neighborhood House has been providing high-quality early childhood education programs for decades and was one of the first Head Start preschool providers in the Northwest region. They offer a full range of We focus on providing culturally appropriate services to all enrolled families, many of whom are recent refugees and immigrants neighborhood House builds community and increases access to housing, health, education, and economic opportunity. create opportunities for people who face cultural, language, and systemic barriers to living longer, happier, and healthier lives. They believe equity is determined by the community and those that live in it. We share power, work to repair past inequity, and listen and learn from each other and our communities. We work together, with humility and courage, to disrupt poverty, racism, and injust.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Grant in 2024
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America provides children with assistance to reach their full potential. It is a non-governmental organization providing volunteer supported mentoring through a network that provides children with assistance to achieve measurable outcomes such as educational success, avoidance of risky behaviors, higher aspirations, greater confidence, and better relationships. It provides its network of mentors through its partnership with schools, parents, guardians, corporations, and communities. It pairs children with screened volunteer mentors and monitors and supports these one-to-one mentoring matches throughout their course. BBBS primarily provides professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships to children who face adversity and single or low-income households or families where a parent is incarcerated or serving in the military. It currently has nearly 340 agencies across the country. BBBS serves approximately 200,000 children, their families and 200,000 volunteer mentors. It was established in 1904 and it is based in New York.
Girls Dream Code
Grant in 2024
Girls Dream Code empowers young girls of color to pursue an interest in technology by providing free tech workshops and resources!
Hmong Early Childhood Coalition
Grant in 2024
Hmong Early Childhood Coalition works to provide early childhood education access to Hmong Community.
DC College Access Program
Grant in 2024
The District of Columbia College Access Program (DC-CAP), founded in 1999, is a privately funded non-profit organization.
Forward Thinking Foundation
Grant in 2024
Forward Thinking Foundation helps youth to secure better future by teaching life skills and providing necessary assistance.
Northside Achievement Zone
Grant in 2024
The Northside Achievement Zone mission is to end generational poverty and build a culture of achievement in North Minneapolis.
Youth Orchestras of San Antonio
Grant in 2024
Youth Orchestras of San Antonio offers a world-class musical journey that helps youth excel creatively and academically.
Avis Brebnor Memorial Award for Excellence
Grant in 2024
Avis Brebnor Memorial Award for Excellence provides assistance to underrepresented minority students for higher education.
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
Grant in 2024
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School is provide a Catholic, college preparatory education and professional work experience to students.
AdoptAClassroom.org
Grant in 2024
AdoptAClassroom.org is a national nonprofit that increases opportunity for student success by empowering teachers with community partners.
826LA
Grant in 2024
826LA is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting students ages 6 to 18 with their creative and expository writing skills. The organization collaborates with teachers to develop engaging projects and provides one-on-one tutoring through trained volunteers. 826LA also hosts workshops and events, such as those at the Hammer Museum, to further enhance students' learning experiences. Additionally, the Time Travel Mart, a unique store, helps fund their free programs.
Roseville Area Schools
Grant in 2024
Roseville Area Schools is a K-12 school district offering quality teaching and learning services to its pupils.
Avenues for Youth
Grant in 2024
Avenues for Youth specializes in youth education, career, health, and wellness.
HBCU Executive Leadership Institute
Grant in 2024
HBCU Executive Leadership Institute supports the education and business goals of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Kentucky Student Success Collaborative
Grant in 2023
Kentucky Student Success Collaborative assists universities and colleges in providing high-quality, diverse, innovative, accessible, and affordable student experiences.
Clusiv
Venture Round in 2022
Clusiv is an innovative e-learning platform specifically designed for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Founded in 2021 and based in Austin, Texas, Clusiv focuses on providing accessible vocational training that equips users with essential skills for the modern workforce. The platform offers self-paced courses that cover critical topics such as cloud file management, email proficiency, and virtual interview preparation, enabling users to confidently engage in remote job opportunities. By enhancing the employability of blind and visually impaired individuals, Clusiv aims to improve their employment outcomes and assist organizations in hiring and training diverse talent.
Workcred
Grant in 2022
Workcred is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation. Workcred's mission is to strengthen workforce quality by improving the credentialing system, ensuring its ongoing relevance, and preparing employers, workers, educators, and governments to use it effectively.
Gladeo Inc.
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Gladeo Inc is a media and technology company with a mission to build a more inclusive, equitable and prepared workforce of the future. Gladeo provides branded inclusive, storytelling career navigation platforms and career/industry related e-courses to high schools, workforce/job agencies, non-profits, colleges and universities. Some notable customers include: Los Angeles Unified School District, Bay Area Community College Consortium, Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation.
EdSights
Seed Round in 2020
EdSights is a company that focuses on enhancing student engagement and retention for universities. It has developed an artificial intelligence-powered texting platform that utilizes a chatbot to interact with students. This platform employs predictive analytics to identify students who may be at risk of dropping out and connects them with relevant on-campus resources. By facilitating communication and support, EdSights aims to improve the overall student experience and help institutions retain their students more effectively.
Upswing International
Seed Round in 2020
Upswing offers an integrated student services platform designed to enhance student retention for colleges and universities. This platform consolidates various student support operations, allowing students to easily access services such as advising, counseling, success coaching, and tutoring within a virtual environment. Additionally, Upswing provides a virtual assistant that connects students to college reminders and important information via SMS. This streamlined approach enables college administrators to manage support staff more effectively, oversee communication with students, and access cohesive reporting and insights. Moreover, the platform facilitates academic assistance by allowing students to select coaches based on criteria such as price, quality, subjects, and prior experiences, thereby providing tailored support throughout their college journey.
Cell-Ed
Seed Round in 2020
Cell-Ed offers employers and education providers a complete mobile messaging solution to reach, teach, coach, and upskill today's workforce. Cell-Ed was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California.
InScribe
Seed Round in 2019
InScribe is an education community platform designed to enhance student success by providing scalable, context-specific support whenever needed. The platform connects students with answers from instructors, advisors, alumni, and peers, fostering a collaborative environment where individuals can ask questions, share resources, and find solutions. InScribe integrates with existing systems such as Learning Management Systems and communication tools, creating a dynamic repository of frequently asked questions that evolves over time. This approach not only encourages peer support but also allows educational institutions to maintain control over the community content. By building connected campus environments and improving support services, InScribe aims to contribute significantly to student satisfaction and achievement.
College Forward
Seed Round in 2018
College Forward is a non profit organization helps college students to get motivated and giving guidelines to complete college.
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