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PENCILS OF PROMISE
We’re a global community that believes everyone deserves access to quality education. We’re reshaping the landscape of education guided by our 100% PROMISE.
Worldwide
We’re a global community that believes everyone deserves access to quality education. We’re reshaping the landscape of education guided by our 100% PROMISE.
Worldwide
Wipe Every Tear provides women with real hope for a better future by offering a way out of sexual exploitation….
Ghetto Film School is an award-winning nonprofit founded in 2000 to educate, develop, and celebrate the next generation of great…
Education Through Music (ETM) partners with under-resourced schools to provide music as a core subject for all children, and utilizes…
The READ Center is a community-based nonprofit organization helping adults improve their lives through adult literacy. Richmond, VA https://readcenter.org
The Oberlin Heritage Center provides educational programs, historic site tours, research, publications on all aspects of the community’s rich and…
Define American is a media and culture organization focused on the power of story to transcend politics and elevate the…
To facilitate opportunities to experience sailing in Long Beach, California. With Long Beach and Shoreline Marina as the homeport for our…
Founded in 2013 by St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright and his brother Trey Wainwright, Big League Impact Inc. works…
Girls Who Code is on a mission to close the gender gap in technology and to change the image of…
The mission of NCLD is to improve the lives of the 1 in 5 children and adults nationwide with learning and attention…
CSFP is a privately-funded program whose mission is to provide children from low-income Philadelphia families with financial access to quality,…
Children’s Literacy Initiative works with educators to transform instruction so that children can become powerful readers, writers and thinkers. CLI…
Our mission is to unite and empower the next generation of public and private sector leaders committed to service beyond…
We improve the lives of Baltimore County students living in poverty by providing food, other basic necessities, and advocacy support….
The Hidden Genius Project trains and mentors black male youth in technology creation, entrepreneurship, and leadership skills to transform their…
Oregon Adaptive Sports provides life-changing outdoor recreation experiences to individuals with disabilities. Participants gain confidence, build self-esteem and strive for…
Pivot, Inc. is a nonprofit community organization that advocates, educates, intervenes and counsels youth and families to make a positive…
Educate patients about robotic “exo-skeletons” & provide instruction United States https://bridgingbionics.org/
The Southern Environmental Law Center has a unique, focused mission: use the power of law and policy to protect all…
Centering Youth is a yoga service initiative that brings Yoga and Mindfulness to young people in juvenile justice system, and to…
Through outreach, education and research, we support those affected by Lewy body dementias. United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom…
Easterseals connects children and adults with disabilities, including veterans and seniors, to the resources they need to live, learn, work…
To establish a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with…
To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible…
Our mission is to create heroes through education and service by encouraging Minnesota’s students of color to pursue post-secondary education….
To inspire girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. Northern Nevada…
FBEF seeks to plant seeds of educational excellence by supporting creative teaching efforts, innovative student development activities, and enhanced community/school…
We encourage healthy food choices that reflect a more compassionate society by spotlighting the abuse of animals on farms, the…
Crayons to Computers has always been driven to bridge the gap between families in need and education. To date, we…
We exist to create the political will for climate solutions by enabling individual breakthroughs in the exercise of personal and…
We help kids, schools, and communities realize their full potential through the power of making music. United States https://www.vh1savethemusic.org/
ScriptEd equips students in under-resourced schools with the fundamental coding skills and professional experiences that together create access to careers…
We serve the Hispanic community through our research, policy analysis, and state and national advocacy efforts, as well as in…
We offer classes in boxing, Brazilian jiu jitsu, and kick boxing. Our gym is free for kids ages 10 –…
S.A.Y. Detroit improves the lives of Detroit’s neediest citizens through shelter, food, medical care, volunteer efforts and education. Detroit, MI…
Moms Demand Action supports the 2nd Amendment, but we believe common-sense solutions can help decrease the escalating epidemic of gun…
Common Threads connects kids to healthy food in the garden, in the kitchen, and at the table. We want kids to…
Our mission is to empower action against the global health crisis of plastic pollution through science, education, and adventure. Worldwide…
Everytown for Gun Safety is a movement of Americans fighting for common-sense reforms to reduce gun violence. United States everytown.org
To help children and youth reach their greatest potential by providing educational, social and recreational programs in a positive, safe…
The mission of Lower East Side Girl’s Club is to break the cycle of local poverty by training the next…
To enlist, develop, and mobilize as many as possible of our nation’s most promising future leaders to grow and strengthen…
TEL HI’s mission is to enhance the lives of the people in our community. We focus on meeting the needs…
To empower individuals to make independent, informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive lives, we provide information and health care,…
The Alpha Eagle Aviation and Science Foundation Fund was established to support tuition or book expenses for Students at Embry-Riddle…
MNC delivers culturally sensitive, multi-generational, community-based services focused on low-income families. We develop and promote leadership skills that empower families…
Our mission is to provide quality educational programming that prevents gender and relationship violence. Working through secondary schools, colleges and…
Camp Sunshine enriches the lives of Georgia’s children with cancer and their families through recreational, educational, and support programs. Georgia…
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s mission is to care for families along their entire journey, cure every childhood brain tumor, and…
GiveWell is a nonprofit dedicated to finding outstanding giving opportunities through in-depth analysis. Thousands of hours of research have gone…
The Evans Scholars Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in Golf, Illinois that provides full tuition and housing college scholarships to golf…
Figure Skating in Harlem helps girls transform their lives and grow in confidence, leadership and academic achievement. We are the…
Through collective giving, Dining for Women inspires, educates and engages people to invest in programs that make a meaningful difference…
YMCA of the USA’s World Service Campaign raises support for the powerful work of Ys worldwide, which often operate in…
ProLiteracy advocates for adult literacy initiatives on behalf of our member network. We provide a strong collective voice to increase…
Prep for Prep develops ethical and effective leaders who reflect our diverse society for the enduring benefit of all. New…
Dance Theatre of Harlem is a leading dance institution of unparalleled global acclaim whose mission is to maintain a world-class…
A Well-Fed World is a hunger relief and animal protection organization chipping away at two of the world’s most immense, unnecessary and unconscionable…
Chicago Youth Programs (CYP) improves the health and life opportunities of at-risk youth using a comprehensive approach aimed at developing…
To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual…
Using film and media as catalysts for cultural transformation, The Representation Project inspires individuals and communities to challenge and overcome…
Building a community of caring by helping pets and educating people. Chicago, Illinois anticruelty.org
We provide hope to children with heart disease and their families, empower doctors and nurses to treat children in their country of…
Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children promotes early identification and intervention of hearing impairment, and provides learning in a rich…
Our mission is to foster understanding, enjoyment, and stewardship by providing support to our partner agencies – the National Park Service,…
To advocate the compassionate treatment of animals; educate the community on responsible, lifelong pet ownership; and promote adoption as the…
To serve school age children and youth, in need of positive role models; to help them grow into healthy and…
To offer at-risk youth from the Bridgeport PT Barnum public housing complex educational opportunities through ‘in-school’ & ‘after-school’ activities. These include…
Stimulate women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, expand the image of the engineering profession as…
We are dedicated to supporting under-resourced students age 6-18 with their writing skills, and to helping teachers get their students…
We’re a global community that believes everyone deserves access to quality education. We’re reshaping the landscape of education guided by…
We work with your baby in-home, develop their language and listening skills in school and support and educate your family…
To empower and inspire young people through the art of improvisation. Detroit, Michigan detroitcreativityproject.org
The Southern Poverty Law Center is dedicated to fighting hate and bigotry and to seeking justice for the most vulnerable…
To prepare students of all ages and circumstances with the strength of character and determination they need to thrive –…
St. Jude is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Worldwide stjude.org
To catalyze and support research and initiatives for safeguarding life and developing optimistic visions of the future, including positive ways…
We work with scientists, investors, and entrepreneurs to make groundbreaking good food a reality. We focus on clean meat and…
Operation Freedom Paws empowers veterans and others with disabilities to restore their own independence. United States operationfreedompaws.org
Promoting quality family opportunities for children without regard to race, religion, sex, or ethnic origin, through education, counseling an continuing…
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation is committed to alleviating the suffering caused by mental illness by awarding grants that…
Reunite owners with their dogs, reduce the number of “strays” in shelters, protect lost dogs from injury, protect the public…
Provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever….
Our mission is to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name. Worldwide compassion.com
To work for the cause and care of disadvantaged older persons and to improve their quality of life. Worldwide america.cry.org
The Sierra Club Foundation promotes efforts to educate and empower people to protect and improve the natural and human environment….
Dedicated to encouraging the growth, development and distribution of free, multilingual, educational content, and to providing the full content of…
To save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease. United States lung.org
The V Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to saving lives by helping to find a cure for cancer. The…
ClassWish is the only nonprofit that lets people contribute to fund any K-12 school or teacher in the country. We…
By giving girls a space in which they can document, preserve, and present their history and culture, we empower girls to lead…
WLRP’s teachers developed a culture-based language immersion nest curriculum framework, and more than 1,000 daily Wôpanâak language lesson plans for…
The mission of the Homeless Children’s Education Fund (HCEF) is to advance the education of children and youth experiencing homelessness,…
Volunteers of America Mid-States creates positive change in the lives of individuals and communities through a ministry of service. America…
The No Kid Hungry campaign connects kids in need with nutritious food and teaches their families how to cook healthy,…
The mission of NPR is to work in partnership with Member Stations to create a more informed public — one…
Dedicated to producing quality farm-to-table food while providing employment for individuals of all abilities. Tennessee www.oldschoolfarm.org
Shanti Bhavan empowers children from India’s lowest socioeconomic class to break the cycle of generational poverty through education, leadership, and compassion. India…
Peak 7 exists to provide a first-rate outdoor adventure experience that engages youth spiritually, physically, mentally and emotionally to help…
DC Greens uses the power of partnerships to support food education, food access, and food policy in the nation’s capital. DC…
The mission of the LSF is to provide opportunities for a strong academic foundation for underserved PreK-12th grade students of…
The mission of Iowa Safe Schools is to provide safe, supportive, and nurturing learning environments and communities for LGBTQ &…
From poverty to health, to education, our areas of focus offer the opportunity to dramatically improve the quality of life…
Wikipedia and its fellow sites are hosted by the Wikimedia Foundation, a non-profit organisation based in the United States. Sites…
Founded in 1925, the Kosciuszko Foundation promotes closer ties between Poland and the United States through educational, scientific and cultural…
To mobilize people, organizations, and networks for the public good. Nonprofit organizations across the country, with programs in the Bay…
Donors Choose makes it easy for anyone to help a classroom in need, moving us closer to a nation where…
Union Settlement is the oldest social service provider in East Harlem, an area rich in cultural diversity, but one of…
For over 25 years, Martha’s Table has worked to support stronger children, stronger families, and stronger communities by increasing access…
To equip Camden children and young adults with the skills necessary for academic achievement, life management, spiritual growth, and Christian…
Covenant Full Potential Development Center (CFPDC) is an outreach program designed to empower Washington, DC Ward 8 residents to identify,…
Allegheny Valley School provides residential, therapeutic, educational, vocational and social programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They provide…
The mission of RMHC is to create, find and support programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children…
Empowering the world’s citizens to advance space science and exploration. Worldwide planetary.org
The mission of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Partnership Fund, Inc. is to support the unique learning opportunities, specialized…
OSB provides more than 5,300 underserved elementary-age school children in LA Unified School District (LAUSD) with new school clothes, enhancing…
NCSE defends the integrity of science education against ideological interference. They work with teachers, parents, scientists, and concerned citizens at the…
Up with People exists today to inspire young people to make a difference in their world. Up with People is a…
MATHCOUNTS provides engaging math programs to U.S. middle school students of all ability levels in order to build confidence and…
Giving the future women of the world the confidence to move mountains through scholarships, education and athletics. United States lindseyvonnfoundation.org
UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working…
United Way of Erie County is working to reduce poverty in our region by improving community conditions and creating opportunities…
United Way improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good. Worldwide…
The mission of Red Cloud Indian School, a Catholic Institution administered by the Jesuits and the Lakota people, is to…
City Year is committed to making a significant impact in helping students who are at risk stay on track to…
To develop leadership through community projects. New Orleans, Louisiana ylcnola.org
To provide a superior liberal education to undergraduate students, attending not only to their intellectual growth but also to their…
The Leader in Me is FranklinCovey’s whole school transformation process. It teaches 21st century leadership and life skills to students and…
To establish feeding centers, orphanages, schools and medical clinics in various foreign countries around the world and provide food and…
Believing that literacy is the foundation for a sustainable community, Washtenaw Literacy provides literacy support, free of charge, to adults…
To inspire, engage and support people to take personal responsibility for the urban environment, making it safe, healthy, fun and…
Montalvo Arts Center is an oasis of culture and nature whose mission is to create and present arts of all…
TED is a global community, welcoming people from every discipline and culture who seek a deeper understanding of the world….
The mission of Minds Matter of New York City is to transform the lives of accomplished high school students from low-income…
Freely in Hope is a faith-based nonprofit organization focused on restoring dignity with survivors of sexual violence through holistic educational…
We focus on two areas where we believe we can have the greatest impact: literacy and gender equality in education. …
KIPP is a non-profit network of college-preparatory, public charter schools serving elementary, middle, and high school students. We have a…
End violent conflict. It’s the SFCG purpose — their call to action.Instead of tearing down an existing world, they focus on…
Harlem Children’s Zone gives kids the individualized support they need to get to and through college and become productive, self-sustaining adults….
The Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and tolerant societies whose governments are accountable and open to the participation…
