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70 Top Education Nonprofits and Charities in 2024

These organizations support students and educators every day.

When it comes to schools and educational programs, it seems like there’s never enough money to go around. Fortunately, there are a lot of terrific education nonprofits and charities out there willing to help. If you’re looking for funding or resources for students, schools, or projects, these can be a good place to start.

Note: If you’re considering donating to or working with a charity, it’s always a good idea to check them out thoroughly using sites like Charity Navigator and GuideStar first.

General Education Nonprofits

Literacy education nonprofits, stem education nonprofits.

• Music and the Arts Education Nonprofits

Physical Education and Healthy Living Nonprofits

Adoptaclassroom.org.

This popular crowdfunding platform helps willing donors find teachers and programs who deserve their help.

Afterschool Alliance

Quality after-school programs keep kids off the streets and out of trouble. Afterschool Alliance helps communities fund these vital activities across the country.

Association of American Educators

AAE is the largest national, non-union, professional educators’ organization. They offer education resources, grants, support, and much more.

Carnegie Corporation of New York

The Carnegie Corporation has been around for more than 100 years. Their grants and programs support many educational endeavors, especially in urban areas.

CASEL (Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning)

This the nation’s leading nonprofit dedicated to social-emotional learning, providing free quality resources for teaching and learning on this important topic.

Children’s Scholarship Fund

This organization supplies scholarships to families in need so they can choose the schools and learning environments that are the best fit for their children, regardless of their ability to pay or where they live.

DonorsChoose

Another crowdfunding nonprofit, DonorsChoose lets teachers and schools ask for funding for specific projects, supplies, and other educational resources.

The Education Trust

This nonprofit org is committed to advancing policies and practices to dismantle the racial and economic barriers embedded in the American education system.

Fund for Teachers

Professional development helps educators stay on top of their game and meet professional certification requirements. Fund for Teachers helps teachers access and pay for the PD they need and want.

Generation Teach

Although more than half of American students are people of color, fewer than one-quarter of educators and administrators are. This nonprofit seeks to correct the racial imbalance in our educational system.

This organization provides teachers with quality resources for civics learning, including topics like the Constitution, civil rights, citizenship, voting, and more.

Junior Achievement USA

JA community volunteers partner with local classrooms to provide educational activities on career readiness, leadership, financial literacy, and more.

Khan Academy

Teachers everywhere love Khan Academy for its free educational resources on every subject imaginable, and donors help keep everything free.

Let’s Get Ready

This organization helps low-income high school students get into college by providing free SAT preparation, admissions counseling, and other resources.

McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation

Innovative teachers can apply for grants to help them improve their classroom instruction with unique new methods and ideas.

The NEA Foundation

The NEA Foundation provides grants, programs, and professional development to support quality education for all students.

Pets in the Classroom

Many studies support the benefits of classroom pets for student learning and achievement. This org provides grants to help schools support pets in their classrooms.

Project Lead the Way

PLTW provides career awareness curriculum programs and resources for pre-K–12 students and teachers across the country.

Save the Children

Around the world and here in the United States (especially in rural areas), Save the Children works with vulnerable children whose educations are affected by crises and lack of resources.

Scholarship America

This philanthropic organization assists communities, corporations, foundations, and individuals with fundraising, managing and awarding scholarships to students in need.

S.E.E.K. Foundation

Through workshops and after-school programs, S.E.E.K makes STEM education accessible for K-12 children, especially minorities and those living in underserved communities.

SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity)

The SEO Scholars project is a free eight-year academic program that gets low-income public high school students to and through college, with a 90% college graduation rate.

Teach for America

TFA works to engage more quality professionals in teaching in one of the low-income communities they serve, recruiting from colleges and providing the support and training they need as they serve.

Teaching Matters

This teacher development nonprofit is committed to increasing teacher effectiveness to prepare urban students with critical-thinking and college-readiness skills.

TNTP (The New Teacher Project)

Through impact consulting, research, advocacy, and leadership development, TNTP strives to increase academic experiences for young people of color and students experiencing poverty.

Year Up’s programs work with high school grads to help them gain valuable career-readiness skills, including community college education and networking connections.

826 National

This national youth writing organization is dedicated to helping K-12 students and schools improve their writing education programs.

American Association of School Librarians

As a division of the American Library Association, AASL supports school libraries, librarians, and library education with awards, conferences, publications, and more.

Barbara Bush Foundation

This foundation believes literacy is vital to our country and funds a wide variety of literacy programs to ensure all Americans can read fluently.

Children’s Literacy Initiative

CLI provides books and professional development programs that are independently evaluated and proven to transform learning outcomes for children.

Ezra Jack Keats Foundation

This foundation supports arts and literacy programs in public schools and libraries, including a Bookmaking Competition. They also celebrate new writers and illustrators of exceptional picture books for a diverse audience of children through the Ezra Jack Keats Awards.

The Stories for All Project™ curates high-quality books representing diverse races, cultures, and identities, and makes them available and affordable to kids in need.

International Literacy Association

The International Literacy Association (ILA) is a professional membership organization for literacy professionals across 128 countries.

Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries

This organization provides grants to school libraries to expand, diversify, and update their collections.

The Lois Lenski Covey Association

Honoring the beloved writer, this nonprofit provides grants for the purchase of children’s books for bookmobile programs. They also fund grants to literacy programs in Baltimore, New York City, Philadelphia, Sacramento, and the San Francisco Bay area.

National Writing Project

This network of educators works to improve the teaching of writing and learning in schools and communities nationwide.

Reach Out and Read

Through a national network of clinicians, Reach Out and Read helps integrate reading into pediatric practices, advising families about the importance of reading with their children.

Room To Read

This global nonprofit works to improve literacy and gender equality in education in countries around the world.

Reading Is Fundamental

RIF is the oldest and largest nonprofit children’s literacy organization in the United States, providing books and reading resources to children nationwide.

This ed-tech organization provides a free online platform to help children learn to read, along with resources, tools, and content for teachers.

Snapdragon Book Foundation

Snapdragon wants to help school libraries add quality books to their collections, providing grants for materials, resources, and reading projects.

Sponsors of the popular Hour of Code project, this ed-tech nonprofit is also the largest provider of K-12 computer science curriculum programs in the United States.

Girls Who Code

Girls Who Code is on a mission to close the gender gap in technology by encouraging girls to take an interest in computer science, programming, coding, and more.

Kid Spark Education

Kid Spark programs help young students learn foundational STEM fluencies starting in pre-K and continuing through elementary and middle school.

This math-focused nonprofit works with students in grades 6 to 8 through the National Math Club and the MATHCOUNTS competition series.

National Math + Science Initiative

NMSI provides professional development programs for STEM educators, along with resources and support in their teaching endeavors.

NCTM (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics)

As the world’s largest math education nonprofit, NCTM organizes conferences, provides professional development, issues publications, and advocates for issues that matter to math educators.

NSTA (National Science Teaching Association)

Science educators turn to NSTA for resources, professional development, publications, conferences, events, and more.

This nonprofit professional association is for LGBTQ+ people in the STEM community, including educators. It’s committed to making STEM a safe and diverse environment for all.

Project Scientist

Project Scientist delivers STEM-focused summer and after-school programs in partnership with local schools and organizations, focusing on underserved and marginalized girls ages 4 to 18.

SAE Foundation

Funds raised by the SAE Foundation support SAE International’s award-winning A World in Motion® (AWIM®) PreK-12 STEM education program and STEM scholarships.

Music and Arts Education Nonprofits

Americans for the arts.

Americans for the Arts is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts and arts education.

Arthur Miller Foundation

This foundation provides equitable access to quality theater education in public schools, providing scholarships, resources, and support to new certified theater teachers.

Classics for Kids Foundation

CFKF works to build stringed-instrument education programs in schools, providing grants for instruments, instruction, and more.

Council for Art Education

This nonprofit promotes visual art education for all K-12 students and encourages funding for quality school art programs.

Guitars (and Ukes) in the Classroom

As the name implies, this organization works to put guitars and ukuleles into classrooms, making free music education a possibility for more students.

The Mockingbird Foundation

The Mockingbird Foundation provides funding for music education for children through competitive grants, emergency-related grants, and tour-related grants.

The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation

This music education nonprofit provides vital support services to school districts and new musical instruments to underfunded music programs nationwide

National Art Education Association

The NAEA funds grants for innovative initiatives to support instructional practice, research, and leadership in visual arts education.

Through a variety of school and community programs, P.S. Arts works to correct the inequities in public school arts education in underserved areas.

Save the Music Foundation

Save the Music partners with school districts and local communities to build sustainable music programs through grants for new musical instruments, technology, equipment, and resources.

Action for Healthy Kids

Through a variety of programs, this nonprofit helps support nutrition, physical education, and social-emotional learning in schools and communities.

Common Threads

Common Threads provides cooking and nutrition education classes taught by trained chefs, as well as providing training to caregivers, educators, and healthcare professionals.

This organization fills the fitness opportunity gap with structured programs that get kids moving, help them fall in love with fitness, and set them up for successful, healthy futures.

Girls on the Run

GOTR designs programming that strengthens 3rd- to 8th-grade girls’ social, emotional, physical, and behavioral skills through physical activity.

Good Sports

Good Sports works directly with the sporting goods industry to obtain a variety of athletic gear, apparel, and footwear that is then donated to children and community sports programs in need.

Green Our Planet

Green Our Planet trains teachers to use school gardens and hydroponic laboratories to teach students STEM, conservation, nutrition, and entrepreneurship.

National Fitness Foundation

The official charity of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, this program supports fitness education by emphasizing student health, goal setting, and personal progress.

SHAPE America

The Society of Health and Physical Educators supports instructors in these fields with professional development, publication, grants, awards, and other resources.

Slow Food USA School Garden Network

Slow Food USA’s School Garden Network aims to connect youth with their food by teaching them how to grow, cook, and enjoy real food.

Whole Kids is a project supported by Whole Foods, providing garden grants to schools and promoting healthy eating through garden clubs and education.

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9 Best Charities for Education in America (Complete 2024 List)

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Education can open the door to opportunity and is key to social and economic mobility. In the US, nearly every state’s constitution guarantees that all children are entitled to a free and adequate education. However, factors like poverty, systemic racism, and inadequate funding contribute to unequal educational outcomes, and some children are at a disadvantage from the start. Luckily, organizations nationwide are working to improve the state of education and outcomes for all students. So we had to ask: What are the best charities for education in America?

The best charities for education in America are Scholarship America and the United Negro College Fund. Organizations like DonorsChoose and Teach for America work to improve education in America by directly supporting teachers.

Whether you want to help support a community school, ensure a teacher has enough materials for every student in their class, or fund a scholarship that allows a student to achieve their academic dreams, there is a charity for you. Keep reading to learn more about what the best charities for education in America are all about, how they work, and what your best way would be to donate.

Here’s What All the Best Charities for Education in America Have in Common

The charities on this list were chosen based on their mission, impact, transparency ratings, and achievements.

They operate throughout the US on a national level, but some utilize local affiliates to better serve the needs of individual communities.

Many of these charities fight to make sure that youth don’t miss out on higher education due to financial constraints. Others work to ensure that children in rural areas receive quality education as early as possible. 

Some provide mentorship to help young adults navigate the transition to college and apply for scholarships, while others advocate for policies to dismantle systemic racism. 

Yet, they all share a common goal; to help children in America reach their fullest educational potential and create a more equitable future.

These Are the 9 Best Charities for Education in America in 2024

Below are our favorite charities for education in America (you can click on their link to directly jump to their section in this article) :

Best Charities for Education in America

United Negro College Fund

DonorsChoose

Teach for America

Easterseals

Save the Children

NEA Foundation

Children’s Defense Fund

World Vision

(At the end of this article we’ll also share our six-step approach on how you can select the best charity to support.)

Scholarship America: Ensuring Student Success

Scholarship America was founded in 1958 in Fall River, Massachusetts by Dr. Irving Franklin based on the idea that community scholarship funding could have a profound impact on equitable access to higher education. Today, they are the nation’s largest scholarship administrator, focusing on helping students with the greatest financial need.

Their transparency & ratings :

Scholarship America holds a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator as well as a Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar . 

“ Scholarship America is here to help you break down barriers, open doors, and access scholarships that help you succeed in life. ” Scholarship America

What they do :

Scholarship America works directly with students, parents, colleges, businesses, and communities to help students fulfill their college dreams. For example, they provide Scholarship Management Services to help corporations, foundations, and individuals maximize their philanthropic impact, from designing custom scholarship programs to managing the administration of funds. Also, their Dollars for Scholars program supports a network of community-based scholarship organizations dedicated to ensuring local scholarships go to local students. Moreover, they provide resources for students to bolster their success, including topics like scholarship application tips and finding a mentor . And, they provide emergency grants to help students stay in school in the face of unforeseen circumstances.

What they’ve achieved:

Since their founding, Scholarship America has distributed $5.4 billion in scholarships to more than 3 million students , making them the nation’s largest and most experienced provider of private scholarships. In 2022 alone, they distributed more than $303 million across more than 100,000 students through custom scholarships, emergency grants, Dollars for Scholars affiliates, and more. For example, their custom Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship awarded $16 million across 400 recipients , while their Dollars for Scholars network awarded almost 21,000 scholarships , valued at $25.5 million total.

Ways to contribute :

You can donate to Scholarship America through their website where you can also support specific programs, like emergency grants or the Dream Award . In addition, you can volunteer with your local Dollars for Scholars affiliate.

United Negro College Fund: Enhancing African American Higher Education

The United Negro College Fund was founded in 1944 to increase the number of African American college students and graduates. Today, they are the oldest and most successful African American higher education assistance program in the US.

The United Negro College Fund holds a 3-star rating from Charity Navigator and a Silver Seal of Transparency from GuideStar .

“A mind is a terrible thing to waste.” United Negro College Fund

The United Negro College Fund helps African American students and Historically Black Colleges and Universities through financial support and advocacy. For example, they award more than 10,000 scholarships and internships to Black and minority students annually. Furthermore, their Institute for Capacity Building provides direct and technical support to Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Predominantly Black Institutions. They also advocate for local and federal policies that remove barriers to higher education and promote college readiness within the African American Community.

Since their founding, the United Negro College Fund has helped more than 500,000 students earn their college degrees, including African Americans. Furthermore, their 37 member schools educate more than 50,000 students each year, and their graduates account for over 17% of all bachelor degrees earned by African American students. And, in 2015, their advocacy efforts contributed to an increase of $32 million in federal funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and other minority-serving institutions.

You can donate to the United Negro College Fund via their website. You can also contribute by registering to participate in events , or by volunteering with a local affiliate .

DonorsChoose: Connecting the Public to Public Schools

DonorsChoose was founded in 2001 by public high school teacher Charles Best to fund classroom supplies that would otherwise be paid out of teachers’ pockets. Today, the organization is a nationwide platform designed to connect donors directly with classrooms in need.

DonorsChoose holds a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator as well as a Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar . 

“ Support a classroom. Build a future .” DonorsChoose

DonorsChoose supports public education in America by allowing real teachers to post classroom projects and letting donors select exactly where their money is going. First, donors browse the organization’s website to find a classroom project to support. Then, once a project is fully funded, DonorsChoose purchases the requested items and ships them directly to the requesting teacher. For example, a donor who is passionate about physical education might choose to fund new sports equipment, while a donor who is interested in mental health might choose to support a project that supports social and emotional learning. Furthermore, the organization is committed to improving educational equity by allowing donors to choose from projects at Equity Focus Schools in historically underserved communities.

Since their founding, DonorsChoose has raised over $1.62 billion , funding more than 2.9 million projects across 882,000 teachers in 90,400 schools in the US. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year alone, the organization’s donors gave $152 million , honoring 316,805 classroom project requests nationwide. Moreover, in the same year, 64% of projects funded belonged to Equity Focus Schools.

You can support DonorsChoose by browsing their site and selecting a project to help fund. You can also purchase a Gift Card for a loved one to select their own project or volunteer with the organization.

Teach for America: Diversifying the Field of Education in America

Teach for America (TFA) was founded in 1990 by Wendy Kopp to address a national teacher shortage and enhance outcomes for children from low-income communities. Today, they are a network of almost 70,000 leaders dedicated to ensuring all children in the US have access to quality education.

Teach for America holds a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator as well as a Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar . 

“ Find your purpose. Find your people. Fuel potential .” Teach for America

Teach for America finds, develops, and supports the next generation of educational leaders to transform and expand academic opportunities for all children. For example, through their Teacher Corps program , aspiring teachers teach full-time in schools that are underserved due to systemic racism and/or poverty. During their minimum two-year commitment, they are fully trained and supported by TFA coaches and have the opportunity to receive their initial teaching license. Furthermore, their Alumni programs offer career-long support through networking, exclusive continuing education and development opportunities, and career resources.

Since their founding, Teach for America has helped almost 70,000 aspiring educators impact students in underserved communities, and over 58% remained in the education field for the duration of their careers. Since their founding, over 1,000 Teach for America Alumni have been named Teacher of the Year and more than 1,300 hold educational leadership positions. Moreover, the organization’s alumni demographic closely reflects that of their students, a factor known to enhance learning outcomes : more than half identify as people of color, half come from a low-income background, and over a third are first-generation college graduates.

You can donate to Teach for America through their website. You can also support the organization by joining as a teacher or tutor or following their social media.

Easterseals: Enhancing Equity in Special Education

Easterseals was founded in 1919 by Edgar Allen to overcome the lack of medical care available to children and adults with disabilities. Today, Easterseals remains committed to ensuring that all people with disabilities have access to quality education throughout their childhood.

Easterseals holds a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and a Silver Seal of Transparency from GuideStar .

“All abilities. Limitless Possibilities.” Easterseals

Easterseals ensures that all people have the opportunity to fully benefit from their environment, including access to a high-quality and inclusive education, regardless of ability. For example, their Early Intervention programs support children with a range of disabilities through services such as early childhood education and screening tools to identify developmental delays . Furthermore, they established The Intersection Collective and the Black Child Fund to support programs that drive equality within the disabled community, including the Project of Education and Community Health Equity , which works to remove barriers to high-quality early education and promote kindergarten readiness among BIPOC youth.

Since their founding, Easterseals has made the world a more inclusive place for more than 1.5 million people with disabilities every year. For example, in 2021 alone, 59,396 people utilized their Early Intervention services , while 12,814 used their Online Developmental Screening Tool to help identify and address developmental delays. And, they are a leading voice for equity within the disabled community. In 2022, they published Ignored, Punished, and Underserved , a report highlighting disparities facing Black children and families in special education.

You can donate to Easterseals via their website. You can also contribute by registering to participate in a Walk With Me event , or by volunteering with an Easterseals near you.

Save the Children: Supporting Students in Rural America

Save the Children was founded in 1919 by Eglantyne Jebb in response to the impact of World War I on children in Europe. They were the first global organization dedicated solely to serving children’s needs and securing their rights and they continue to be a global leader in children’s wellbeing and education.

Save the Children holds a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and a Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar .

“ All children deserve a healthy start in life .” Save the Children

Save the Children’s US education programs ensure that children in underprivileged or rural communities have access to consistent, quality education. For example, their Early Head Start and Head Start programs are federally funded and provide learning opportunities to children from birth through age 5. As another example, they promote kindergarten readiness through their KinderBoost program , which helps families become familiar with the expectations of the school setting. Furthermore, their school-age programs provide supplemental support to struggling students, both during school hours and in after-school settings. And, they help curb summer learning loss through their SummerBoost program .

Since their founding, Save the Children has changed the lives of over 1 billion children , improving wellbeing and educational opportunities. For example, in 2022 alone they helped ensure that over 1 million children across 938 rural American communities had the tools and resources necessary to succeed academically. In the same year, their advocacy efforts helped secure almost $800 million in investments to expand early learning and nutrition programs in the US.

You can donate to Save the Children via their website. You can also participate in a fundraiser , volunteer , or sponsor a child .

NEA Foundation: Championing Equitable Public Education

The NEA Foundation was founded in 1969 by a group of educators to promote quality and equity in public education. Today, the organization continues their mission to make all public schools the best they can be.

The NEA Foundation holds a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator as well as a Gold Seal of Transparency from GuideStar . 

“ Keeping the promise of public education .” NEA Foundation

The NEA Foundation works to improve the state of public schools across the US by investing in educators’ and communities’ leadership, learning, partnerships, and advocacy. For example, they award grants and provide fellowship opportunities to teachers to enhance the classroom experience for their students. Their grants include Student Success Grants , which are awarded to teachers utilizing innovative teaching methods, and Envision Equity Grants , which help educators deepen their students’ understanding of systemic racism and equity. They also support the development of Community Schools , which bring parents, educators, policymakers, and community partners together to maximize academic and non-academic resources and support available to all students.

Since their founding, the NEA Foundation has enhanced the public school experience for over 1.5 million students , distributing $7.1 million in grants to individual educators across the US. For example, in 2023 alone, they awarded grants to 172 educators , impacting over 180,000 students . And, since the launch of their Community Schools Initiative in 2020, they have supported the development of 16 community schools across the Deep South, a historically educationally underserved region.

You can donate to the NEA Foundation through their website. You can also support the organization by attending an event or following their social media. And, Verizon Wireless customers can opt-in to the company’s Customer Bill Pay Charitable Donation Program .

Children’s Defense Fund: Improving Equity in Education

The Children’s Defense Fund was founded in 1973 by Marian Wright Edelman as an extension of her law firm’s work monitoring federal programs for low-income families. Today, they ensure that every child in America has the tools they need to thrive.

Charity Navigator gives the Children’s Defense Fund a 4-star rating. GuideStar gives the charity a Gold rating for transparency. 

“Unleashing the joy in growing up.” Children’s Defense Fund

The Children’s Defense Fund operates programs that improve educational outcomes for African American youth. For example, their CDF Freedom Schools program provides after-school and summertime academic enrichment for K-12 children and is staffed primarily by college students of color. Furthermore, their Black Student Leadership Network provides financial and training resources to help students become effective public leaders and advocates. In addition, their Centering Youth Agency in the Civil Rights Movement program gives educators the tools and knowledge to teach civil rights history in a way that better represents the Black experience in America.

Since their founding, the Children’s Defense Fund has impacted the lives of thousands of children, including improving educational outcomes for African American Youth. For example, their CDF Freedom Schools program has benefited over 200,000 children since its inception in 1995. In 2022 alone, they served more than 10,000 students , almost 70% of whom identified as Black. Furthermore, they have compiled hundreds of reports featuring stories, statistics, and data to direct advocacy efforts and inform policy change to improve children’s lives.

You can donate to the Children’s Defense Fund via their website. You can also contribute by volunteering to serve at a CDF Freedom School, purchasing branded merchandise , or joining their advocacy efforts .

World Vision: Equipping Students and Teachers for Success

World Vision was founded in 1950 by Robert Pierceto to support Christian mission services for families impacted by crises in East Asia. Today, the charity is the largest international non-governmental organization committed to ending the cycle of poverty around the world and improving educational opportunities.

World Vision holds a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator as well as a Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar . 

“ Pulling up the roots of poverty and planting the seeds of change .” World Vision

World Vision promotes education in America through programs aimed at increasing student success, boosting parental engagement, and providing needed resources to underserved schools. For example, their Teacher Resource Center provides new school supplies to teachers working in low-income neighborhoods. As another example, their KidREACH OST program works with parents, teachers, and volunteers to mentor and tutor students in under-resourced communities. Moreover, they provide students with access to Worldreader’s digital literacy app , which includes over 400 books and activities in various languages that focus on increasing literacy, social and emotional development, and family engagement.

Since their founding, World Vision has improved the health, safety, and education of millions of children around the world. For example, in 2023 alone, their Teacher Resource Center equipped more than 169,000 teachers and students across the US with over $3.2 million worth of educational products. In the same year, more than 140 children participated in their KidREACH OST program, receiving over 325 hours of academic assistance and 6,315 meals .

You can donate to World Vision via their website. You can also support the organization’s Education in America programs by donating school supplies , assembling Classroom Wellbeing Kits , or funding meals for children outside of school hours.

How Can You Select the Best Charities to Support?

The charities on the list are, we deem, the best charities for education in America. However, you may have a particular charity you want to support. Let’s look at what you can do to ensure your contribution has the most significant impact.

• Check out the charity website. Charities that are worthy of your donations are transparent in their mission and their figures. Familiarise yourself with their history, mission, and values. Their website usually is the best place to start.
• Identify the charity’s mission. Without a goal, the charity is likely to fail. If the charity’s mission isn’t clear, it’s probably worth looking for a charity that does have a clear mission. 
• Check if the charity has measurable goals. An effective charity has clear goals. You want to know your donation will help the charity reach its goals. But if it doesn’t have targets, it’s likely to fail or squander your gift. The charity should be able to account for its spending and supply evidence of the work they do.
• Assess the successes or goals the charity has achieved. You wouldn’t invest in a business if it kept missing its targets. In the same way, charities are like this too. If no one is assessing a charity’s progress in reaching its targets, the chances are they’re not making a substantial positive change.
• Check the charity’s financials and stats . Trustworthy organizations will publish financial statements and reports each year. Some might be exempt from having to do so, but they should be able to provide them to public members who are interested in donating.
• Locate sources who work with or benefit from the charity. Word of mouth and first-hand experience of a charity’s work lets you know the charity’s quality. If you’re able to do so, check out the charity for yourself or speak to someone familiar with it. This way, your donation will go to the right place. 

How Can You Best Support These Charities?

After you’ve made your decision, it’s time for you to decide on how you’d like to help the charities you’ve chosen. Check how you can help – each charity runs specific programs that have unique aims. Find out what the aim of such programs is and whether they are right for you. 

Here are a few ways you can help your chosen charity:

• Donate money. You can find donation pages on the websites of most charities. Your donation can be a one-time payment, or you can set it to be deducted regularly at different intervals. You can mostly pay via credit card, but some charities also take PayPal or Bitcoin payments.
• Buy their official merchandise. Charities can also raise money by selling merchandise. So, you can support them by buying the mugs, shirts, caps, pens, pencils, and any other such items they may be selling. Ideally, you should buy as much as you can to share and spread the word about the charity’s activities.
• Engage in volunteer work. As you’ve seen from our descriptions above, some charities engage in a lot of local and grassroots programs. You can help by taking on and organizing the program in your local area.
• Help their fundraising efforts. You can spread the word about the charity in your workplace, school, church, etc., and hold creative fundraising drives on social media or offline within your small circles.
• Share their stories. Most charities have compelling stories that you can share with your audience to attract more people to the cause.

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Now it is up to you to select the charity that resonates most with you. And whichever charity you end up choosing and contributing to, we are sure that they will immensely appreciate your support. Hopefully, the information within this article has made this selection process a bit easier for you to support charities dedicated to education in America—based on the causes that matter most to you.

PS: Finally, I want to leave you with a thought-provoking TED talk from Dan Pallotta, a leading philanthropic activist and fundraiser, about what is wrong with the way we think about charities – and what we can do about it:

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Education is often considered the great equalizer. It’s a powerful tool that can open doors, create opportunities, and transform lives. Unfortunately, not everyone has access to quality education, and that’s where education charities come in. These organizations work tirelessly to provide children and adults worldwide with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed.

By supporting education charities, you can help break the cycle of poverty, create a brighter future, and change the world. In this blog post, we’ll explore the best education charities to donate to, so you can find the perfect cause to support and make a meaningful impact. So, let’s dive in and discover how you can help make the world better, one donation at a time.

Here are 9 Best Education Charities to Donate to:

1. DonorsChoose

2. college bound dorchester, 3. 826 national, 4. the national education association, 5. code.org, 6. kipp foundation, 7. teach for america, 8. stem next, 9. room to read, final thoughts.

Starting with DonorsChoose, it’s a nonprofit that provides a platform for individuals to donate directly to public school classroom projects. Through the DonorsChoose platform, teachers can post requests for specific materials and experiences they need for their classrooms, such as books, technology, field trips, and more, and donors can choose which request they’d like to support. It’s helped fund over 2.5 million projects with the help of over 4 million donors!

The organization is committed to transparency and accountability, and provides updates on the impact of funded projects, including photos and thank-you notes from teachers and students. The charity has a 99% score on Charity Navigato r, gaining 4-star rating.

It is another interesting nonprofit to increase the number of low-income, first-generation college students from the Dorchester neighborhood in Boston. The organization also provides support for students as they transition to and navigate college, including academic advising and tutoring, as well as financial and emotional support. 

So far, they’ve helped thousands of students from the Dorchester community attend and graduate from college! Speaking of numbers, the association has earned a 3-star from Charity Navigator with an 89% score.

Have you ever heard of 826 National? Founded in 2002, 826 National is a unique and effective organization dedicated to helping students develop the writing skills they need to succeed in school and life. The organization’s programs have helped thousands of students become confident and skilled writers, and have received recognition and support from many individuals, foundations, and corporations.

In addition to its writing programs, 826 National is also known for its quirky and imaginative retail spaces, which serve as a front for the writing and tutoring centers. Smooth like butter, the organization has a 100% score on Charity Navigator with 4-star ratings.

The NEA Foundation is a non-profit that provides funding and resources to support public education and the education profession. They’re an affiliate of the largest professional employee organization in the US, and provide funding for teacher development, student achievement, and school-community partnerships. 

They also provide grants for innovative and effective education projects and resources for school-community partnerships. The NEA Foundation is an important resource for public education and the education profession, providing funding and support for initiatives that help to improve the quality of education and support the success of students and educators.

The nonprofit has received a score of 4 out of 4 stars on Charity Navigator with a 100% score.

Now, let’s talk about Code.org! They’re dedicated to expanding access to computer science education and promoting it as a foundation for learning. Founded in 2013 by tech industry leaders, they offer a range of programs and resources to help schools and educators integrate computer science into their curriculums, like their online learning platform Code Studio.

Code.org is also known for its Hour of Code initiative, which has reached over 500 million students in more than 180 countries and has been supported by various partners, including tech companies, schools, and government organizations. Furthermore, with a 99% score, Code has received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator .

Next in line is the KIPP Foundation (Knowledge Is Power Program), founded by two teachers in 1994. The KIPP network has grown to over 200 schools in 20 states, serving over 100,000 students!

The foundation is committed to preparing students for success in college and life by providing a rigorous, supportive academic environment, a focus on character development, and a commitment to the community.

KIPP schools have been recognized for their high academic achievement and ability to close the achievement gap for students from low-income backgrounds. Charity Navigator gave the organization a 100% score with a 4-star rating for their excellent work.

Have you heard of Teach For America? It’s a nonprofit that aims to eliminate educational inequity by enlisting recent college grads and professionals to teach in under-resourced schools.

The organization is committed to working with schools, communities, and partners to provide high-quality education and support for students and create a future where all children can fulfill their potential.

With a blend of both criticism and praise, TFA has a 79% rating with a 3-star rating on Charity Navigator.

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Next, aka STEM Next, is another popular  organization; it’s about increasing STEM learning opportunities for underrepresented and underserved youth. The organization’s mission is to ensure that all children can develop the skills and competencies needed for success in the 21st century, regardless of their background or circumstances.

With a network of partners, STEMNext also works to advocate for policies and funding that support high-quality STEM education for all. Noting numbers, STEM has a 100% score on Charity Navigator with a 4-star rating.

Finally, we have Room to Read. The foundation focuses on three main areas to improve education: libraries, girls’ education, and teacher training. Can you believe they’ve already established over 17,000 libraries and helped over 16 million children, with a special focus on girls? That’s amazing, right? They’re passionate about improving education and creating a better future for kids in the developing world. And it’s not just us saying it; even charity watchdog organizations rate them highly for their effective programs and efficient use of funds.

Overall, Room to Read is a reputable and impactful charity organization with a 4-star rating and a 100% score from Charity Navigator that’s changing the world through education.

As we come to the end of our exploration of the best education charities to donate to, it’s important to remember that education is not just about academics. It’s about empowering people to create better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities. Education is a lifelong journey that starts with the basics, but continues throughout our lives.

When you donate to an education charity, you’re not just supporting the individual or community that receives the aid. You’re investing in a better world. You’re helping to create a more educated, innovative, and compassionate society. Your donation today can have ripple effects that will be felt for generations to come.

So, whether you donate to a charity that provides basic literacy and numeracy skills or helps students pursue higher education, your contribution will make a profound difference in the world. Let’s work together to create a brighter future for all of us.

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Education foundations have evolved and found their footing in Idaho

A former teacher, Cindy Bechinksi remembers groveling for money for a new set of novels for her students, and eventually just buying them herself.

Over the years, she paid out of her own pocket for art supplies, math workbooks, and an innovative vocabulary program.

She noticed that other districts had education foundations to help teachers pay for special projects or classroom supplies, and her Moscow School District did not. She vowed that if the community still didn’t have one by the time she retired, she’d start one herself.

And that’s exactly what she did.

The Moscow Education Foundation is now in its seventh year and has funded over $30,000 worth of grants for about 50 teachers. It joins a host of other education foundations across the state that – all together – have raised and donated millions of dollars to their local schools over the years. Now, most mid-sized and large communities have them – and even some tiny rural towns have joined the fray.

The foundations rely on volunteers (and sometimes a barebones paid staff), endowments, corporate sponsorships, and community goodwill to close the gap between the funds a district gets from the state and the funds it needs to better support teachers and learners.

They operate on the belief that if they give communities a chance to donate more money to education, they’ll do it.

“We’re giving people an opportunity to make a difference,” Bechinksi said. “It takes a village to raise a child.”

Education foundations have struggled to find their place and purpose over the years, but have ultimately become sophisticated fundraising engines. Yet even as they’ve spread across the state and become rooted in their communities, they are often overlooked, unseen contributors. And that needs to change.

As teachers resort to crowdfunding to get the supplies they need, Idaho’s education foundations are grappling to get themselves in the spotlight and come to the rescue.

How do foundations use their money exactly? Read more here.

How foundations have evolved and found their footing.

Mark Havens is an expert on education foundations. Now the executive director of Interlink, a nonprofit that helps elders and those with disabilities live independently in their own homes, he was in on the ground floor when education foundations were popping up in Idaho.

Havens helped establish the Lewiston Independent Foundation for Education decades ago and wrote a book – Dream Big: Creating and Growing Your School Foundation – to help others do the same in their own communities. He also worked as a consultant helping education foundations across the country to get set up.

In those early days, founders had a lot of questions:

• Should they hire paid staffers or rely on volunteers?
• Was their sole purpose to raise money?
• Should they be independent of the school district they supported or be enmeshed within them?

“Every school district has to figure that out for themselves,” Havens said.

But, he did advise foundations to find a purpose beyond raising money.

“The purpose of a school foundation is no more to raise money than the purpose of a school district is to collect taxes,” he often would say. “Money is just a means to an end.”

Instead, he said foundations should function as ambassadors for the school district who could build bridges to non-parent audiences. And that started with well-chosen board members who had corporate ties.

Plus, foundations had to find a way to fundraise that was not in competition with PTAs or booster clubs. They had to play on their unique strengths – like their longevity, their ability to invest in a stock portfolio, and their ability to pursue estate gifts.

“You have to differentiate your foundation and its role in the community,” he said.

But, he cautioned foundations not to get in a position where districts were relying on them to make ends meet. Instead, the funds foundations offer should be like an unexpected bonus. And the foundation’s board of directors and donors should be deciding how money is spent.

“Don’t just raise money and hand it to a superintendent,” he said. “A school district doesn’t need a foundation to do that; it can just hire a grant writer.”

Today’s foundations spend their money on grants for teachers, scholarships for students, staff recognition programs, and innovation in education.  

But, to effectively raise and disperse that money, a foundation has to be well-organized — and in the way that makes the most sense for its community.

Staffing and independence are other considerations

One of the first decisions for foundations is whether to operate independently of the school district they support.

Many are separate entities from schools districts; the Twin Falls School District Education Foundation, Sandpoint’s Panhandle Alliance for Education, the Lewiston Independent Foundation for Education, and the Moscow Education Foundation are a few. That gives them some freedoms they wouldn’t have otherwise – like the ability to invest in a stock portfolio, or distance from any district-level politics.

But others are intertwined with their districts, like Pocatello/Chubbuck’s School District 25 Education Foundation and the Boise Public Schools Foundation. The latter foundations both have staff members whose salaries are paid by the school district. But while the Boise School District pays the salaries for four full-time foundation staff members, the foundation’s funding is still separate.

That brings up another question at hand – whether to pay staff to run a foundation or be entirely volunteer-based.

PAFE started out with just volunteers, but quickly recognized the need for dedicated staff.

“We wanted it to be sustainable, and you can’t do that with just volunteers for very long at all,” said Mindy Cameron, one of PAFE’s founders.

PAFE now has one full-time and two part-time employees.  The organization’s endowment covers the salaries and overhead costs, so every dollar contributed goes to educators and students.

Twin Falls and Lewiston’s foundation have paid staff members as well. Some, like Moscow’s foundation, pull it off with just volunteers.

Once organization and staffing are ironed out, there’s another mountain to climb – how to get community members involved and aware of foundations.

Education foundations want the public to know: we exist

Though education foundations have been in Idaho for about 30 years, they are still flying under the radar – and that’s a problem. After all, without a public to make donations, there’s no foundation.

“We’re all pretty quiet,” said Jennifer Henderson, executive director for the Boise Public Schools Foundation. “Most of us don’t have gargantuan budgets – or any budgets – for promotion. It’s just word of mouth.”

Henderson is also on the board for the National Association of Education Foundations, and said that increasing visibility is a struggle for many groups in Idaho and across the country.

Courtney Fisher, director of Pocatello/Chubbuck’s School District 25 Education Foundation, said she hopes to raise awareness of the group by presenting at schools’ staff meetings this year. It’s important that teachers and administrators know about their local nonprofit – how to donate and how to be supported by it.

Stephanie Hudson, executive director of the Twin Falls School District Education Foundation, said her foundation reaches out to anybody from those who have kids in the district to those who were alumnus 30 years ago. People are passionate about supporting education when they have an opportunity to do so, she said.

But John Pool, the new president of the Moscow Education Foundation, said it’s important to reach out to more than those already connected to the district.

“We can’t just preach to the choir, we’ve got to preach to everybody,” — John Pool, president of the Moscow Education Foundation, on community outreach

“We can’t just preach to the choir, we’ve got to preach to everybody,” he said. “Before I was a member of the board (last fall) I had never even heard of (the Moscow Education Foundation) before.”

Increasing public awareness is one of Pool’s top priorities as he takes the reins from founder and former president Bechinski.

Havens would say that’s a smart move.

He said it’s essential for districts to have a support base that’s beyond those already involved in education, like parents. That’s where foundations should come in.

“Most school districts are not good at speaking to non-parent audiences, but when three-fourths of the population has no direct tie to your school or district, someone needs to be talking to them,” Havens said. “School foundations can really play that role to be an ambassador for the school to the non-parent population.”

Sandpoint’s Panhandle Alliance for Education (PAFE) has been especially effective at garnering donations from the non-parent population – and even from those who only have second homes in the community.

They attribute their success in part to their diverse board of directors, which acts as a doorway to more donors and stakeholders.

Idaho businesses are pivotal to education foundations’ success

Kelly Prior, the president and CEO of Litehouse Foods, has been critical in his role as PAFE’s board president. Each year, the organization – which is headquartered in Sandpoint and was founded by two former Idaho teachers – hosts two major events, a golf tournament and a lakeside gala.

The golf tournament doubles as a corporate retreat for Litehouse’s suppliers, but also generates significant funds for the foundation.

“It’s the right thing to do for the kids in the community, but then it also creates a strong community for employee owners here in Sandpoint,” Prior said.

Another major national company, Coldwater Creek, used to be headquartered in Sandpoint as well. The company’s then president and CMO Georgia Shonk-Simmons was “instrumental” in helping to get PAFE off the ground, Mindy Cameron, one of PAFE’s founders, said.

Together, they created a vision for the foundation. It would eschew car washes and bake sales and instead host “classy”, high-dollar events; it would recruit businesses; and it would involve men (at the time, women were more likely to be involved in charity work).

” … We feel that it is necessary to have a foundation such as PAFE that can really help raise money locally to support the additional needs that the school district has and to really elevate the educational experience for the students and provide opportunities they wouldn’t have otherwise.” — Kelly Prior, president and CEO of Litehouse Foods

In 2014, the company went bankrupt and shuttered its Sandpoint doors. Litehouse was already involved in PAFE, so it stepped in and took over the major events Coldwater Creek was sponsoring, like the golf tournament.

Micron, which is headquartered in Boise, also supports a number of education foundations in the state through its employee matching gifts and grant programs. Since 2001, it’s donated over $2 million to education foundations.

“(Foundations) provide a more coordinated approach to giving to education because they have the entire district level view instead of a singular school or classroom,” Dee Mooney, executive director of The Micron Foundation, said. “The foundations function on the front lines of education in many respects and are very much worth contributing to.”

But even in communities that aren’t home to a major corporation’s headquarters, local businesses are there to help out.

In Pocatello, it’s a medical center and a credit union. In Moscow, it’s an orthodontist’s office and a plastic recycling business.  In Twin Falls, a local car dealership and a few banks are among donors.

Those relationships with local businesses just make sense. After all, good schools help those companies to recruit and retain talent, Longanecker said.

Like PAFE, a number of foundations host large fundraisers like galas and golf tournaments, often sponsored by local businesses. But some, run primarily on volunteer efforts, are shifting toward simpler fundraising efforts.

Through a group effort of volunteers, community members, and business parters, these organizations are doing what they can to invest in Idaho’s kids. It’s a lot of work, but Henderson said all the effort is worth it in the end.

“Schools are the great leveler where everybody has the same opportunities,” she said. “If we can provide something that will make that class extra interesting or impact one student so their learning is better, or deeper, or richer, that’s what it’s all about.”

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PHILADELPHIA, AUGUST 5, 2024 — Today, Saint Joseph’s University and the Barnes Foundation announced a new online graduate program designed to prepare future museum educators for roles in public and private institutions. Beginning in fall 2024, the museum education graduate program will offer a Master of Arts in Museum Education and a Museum Education Certificate . 

Building on the educational affiliation between the Barnes and Saint Joseph’s University, which began in 2018 to further the common missions of both institutions, this new, comprehensive graduate program teaches students how to share knowledge with the public in an engaging and inclusive way, from K-12 school groups to museum visitors. Participants will learn strategies for teaching about objects and collections and develop skills applicable to any type of museum, including art and natural history museums, science institutes and historical sites. 

“The uniqueness of our new museum education program lies in the strength of the partnership between the Barnes and SJU,” says Joshua Power, BS ’05, EdD ’16 , dean of the School of Education and Human Development at Saint Joseph’s University. “This program was co-created by these two great institutions to provide a one-of-a-kind educational experience tailored specifically to the museum industry and advancing your museum career.” 

Offered entirely online, the museum education program was designed for students from around the world, with assignments and projects that encourage participants to engage with their local museums. Students will explore various topics, including the history of museum education; pedagogical strategies for gallery-based teaching; and museum management. Each course will be taught by esteemed faculty who bring a wealth of practical experience.

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August 5, 2024 – 3 min read

Suicide is the 11 th leading cause of death in the U.S., and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) has long been on the forefront of developing and delivering suicide prevention education to communities across the country to save lives. Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention is AFSP’s flagship community-based presentation that offers guidance on what people can do to prevent suicide.   Since its initial launch in 2015, Talk Saves Lives has reached nearly 240,000 people.

Since that time, the landscape of suicide prevention has evolved. There is an increased demand for programs like Talk Saves Lives as the nation has focused on the importance of taking care of our mental health and talking to others about suicide. Since COVID-19, much has shifted and there was a need to revamp the program to better meet the needs of diverse communities, integrate the latest research, and foster a more dynamic and inclusive learning experience for program participants.

In addition, rates of suicide are on the rise in a variety of populations in the U.S., including Veterans, Black, Indigenous, and people of color, Asian American and Pacific Islander youth, people who live in rural areas, older adults, workers in certain industries and occupations like mining and construction, and more. Young people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender have higher prevalence of suicidal thoughts and behavior compared to their peers who identify as heterosexual. More people should be able to see themselves in the program and be encouraged to start conversations about mental health and save lives in their communities.

To guide the process of updating the program, AFSP’s Impact Measurement team conducted a needs assessment using a mixed method approach (focus groups and a survey) seeking feedback from AFSP chapter staff and volunteers in local chapters across the country. Through this comprehensive evaluation, AFSP learned that while people appreciated the program length and detail, there were gaps on how to begin a conversation about suicide with someone they are concerned about; information about self-care; and inclusion of how suicide affects certain communities differently.

With these considerations in mind, the collected feedback was incorporated and can be found in the newly refreshed Talk Saves Lives. The program now weaves in themes of diversity and inclusion throughout its entirety, from the design and pictures chosen to the data shared. It also features a customizable, flexible, interactive, and inclusive presentation and design, with optional activities, slides, and videos for presenters to use to tailor the presentation to more targeted audiences in a variety of settings (e.g. LGBTQ+ communities, older adults, firearm owners, workplaces, etc.).

The presentation includes:

Scope of the Problem: The latest data on suicide in the U.S., including differences in data among various communities.   

Research: The latest information from research on what causes people to consider suicide, how certain communities are impacted by suicide differently, contributors to suicide risk , and suicide warning signs.

Prevention: An understanding of the protective factors that lower suicide risk, strategies for managing mental health and being proactive about self-care, and how to proactively create a safe environment for those at risk.

What You Can Do: Guidance on warning signs and behaviors to look for, how to start a conversation with someone you are concerned about, and ways to seek and offer support and crisis resources for yourself or others.  

The success of the Talk Saves Lives program –– which is available through local AFSP chapters, for colleges and universities, workplaces and other community settings –– hinges on the dedication of its presenters: and so in addition to updating the presentation itself, AFSP has revamped the training provided to volunteer presenters to better equip them with facilitation skills, knowledge about suicide prevention, and a deeper understanding of the program content and questions that may arise from audience members. AFSP offers training for presenters' classes for all those interested in bringing this program to their communities.

As of August 2024, the newly revamped Talk Saves Lives is available in all chapters across the U.S., Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico! Connect with your local chapter at afsp.org/chapters to request a program, become a trained presenter, or register to attend an in-person or virtual presentation at afsp.org/calendar .

Learn more about AFSP’s Talk Saves Lives program.

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