Featured Grantees
UCSD Problem Solving
Discover how UCSD PSLAE courses are teaching 1000s of SD high school students to think like expert engineers.
Helix High School
Helix and Sharp Healthcare internships give students clinical experience and strong career momentum.
Silicon Schools Fund
SD educators are teaming up with Silicon Schools to design bold, student-centered learning models.
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.
YMCA STEM Preschools
Community-inspired YMCA playgrounds spark STEM discovery through movement, music, and gardening.
Junior Achievement
Junior Achievement is helping SD teens explore careers, build connections, and gain experience to shape their futures.
Transcend Education
Communities partner with Transcend to build dynamic learning experiences
designed for local needs..
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 and training 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.