Education & Academic Support

We fund programs in superior public, private, parochial and alternative schools, as well as those that prepare students for success as they transition from one school or academic level to another. We do not endorse any particular educational model but rather support a variety of organizations that insist on student achievement using tools such as extended time schooling and enrichment activities specifically connected to curriculum.

When assessing academic programs other than schools, we look for curricula correlated to the NYC/NYS academic standards that extend in-school learning, activities that make meaningful connections between the regular school day and the "real world," and those that achieve outcomes that compare favorably to average NYC/NYS results. When a program is housed in a school, we also consider its relationship with the host institution.

In deciding whether to fund a program or school, we give substantial weight to those that critically assess their own performance using objective criteria.