Our Approach
We take a venture philanthropy approach, funding innovative programs that share a common aim: increasing the educational and job training opportunities for all young people.
Featured Grantees
UCSD Problem-Solving
Discover how UCSD’s “Problem Solve Like an Expert” courses are teaching 1000s of SD high school students to think like expert engineers.
YMCA Preschool STEM
Three new YMCA preschool playgrounds spark STEM discovery through movement, music, and gardening, thanks to community-inspired design.
JA Summer Youth Employment
Read how Junior Achievement is helping San Diego teens explore careers, build connections, and gain experience to shape their futures.
Focus Areas
Innovative Learning
Exploring new models for how kids learn and assimilate knowledge, from reimagining classroom structures and curriculum to developing project-based learning initiatives.
Early Impact
Working to ensure students are set up for success from the moment they start kindergarten, with the tools and opportunities necessary to thrive in an ever-changing world.
Career Readiness
Encouraging active, hands-on career exploration and access to a range of educational experiences that focus on the real-world demands of the economy.
Encouraging innovative school models and expanding high quality educational options for students and families across the extended San Diego community.