Patrick J. McGovern Foundation

STEMarts Labs creates interactive experiences that empower youth and communities via the intersection of art, science, and technology.

Kids in Tech works with school systems and youth development organizations to deliver hands-on learning projects in technology to address the rising STEM skill deficiency among elementary and middle school students

The AI Education Project is a non-profit that creates equitable learning experiences that excite and empower students with AI literacy.

Common Sense Media is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering families, educators, and policymakers with trustworthy information and resources to navigate media and technology responsibly. It promotes digital equity, safe online practices, and healthy tech use for children.

Enfold Proactive Health Trust is a non-governmental organization that focuses on building safe, inclusive communities. The company uses a comprehensive 360° approach to address issues such as gender-based violence and child sexual abuse. They offer a variety of programs and initiatives aimed at promoting health and safety. These include workshops on topics like menstrual health and life skills, as well as projects focused on safeguarding human rights through data. The company also provides resources for teachers and students, and actively engages with its community through events and conferences.

Blossom Academy is a company that specializes in providing training in leadership and analytics. Its mission is to bridge the skills gap in the data sector by offering courses that empower diverse talents, particularly from Africa, to develop their data skills and enter the job market. The company aims to create a pathway for untapped talent to build lasting livelihoods and leadership skills.

The Open Data Institute Ltd. is a non-profit organization based in London, established in 2012. It aims to foster an open data culture that generates economic, environmental, and social value. By convening experts, the Institute promotes collaboration and innovation, helping to incubate and nurture new ideas through professional coaching and mentoring services. The organization offers a variety of educational courses focused on open data, including topics such as law and licensing, practical applications, and technologies. Through these initiatives, the Open Data Institute strives to unlock data supply, generate demand, and disseminate knowledge to address both local and global challenges. Founded by Sir Tim Berners-Lee and Professor Nigel Shadbolt, the Institute operates with a global remit, engaging with individuals and organizations interested in leveraging open data for societal benefit.

Benetech is a nonprofit that empowers communities with software for social good. Our work transforms how people with disabilities read and learn, makes it safer for human rights defenders to pursue truth and justice, and connects people to the services they need to live and prosper. We’re constantly pursuing the next big social impact.  Visit www.benetech.org.

Learning Equality is a California-based non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring equitable access to quality education worldwide. Established in 2012, the organization initially developed KA Lite, a platform that allows users to access Khan Academy content offline, reaching over 4.5 million individuals across 200 countries. Building on this success, Learning Equality introduced Kolibri, an open-source educational platform designed to address educational disparities due to limited internet connectivity. Kolibri enables users to access a vast library of curated educational resources offline and allows educators to create customized curricula that cater to local contexts. It includes features for self-paced and collaborative learning, providing instant feedback and personalized recommendations to support students in a blended learning environment. By focusing on open educational resources and low-cost technological solutions, Learning Equality aims to empower learners and educators in low-resource settings, facilitating innovative pedagogical approaches.

Founded in 1831, New York University (NYU) is a large private research university with over 50,000 students from around the world. It offers more than 2,500 courses and awards over 25 different degrees across its three degree-granting campuses in New York City, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai. NYU's faculty comprises over 4,500 members, teaching and conducting research in various fields. The university is deeply integrated with New York City, drawing inspiration from its vitality.

Quill is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing free, interactive learning tools aimed at enhancing students' academic skills. Their mission focuses on empowering students to take an active role in their education by presenting them with problems to solve and allowing them to construct solutions. The platform is designed to support middle school students studying English, covering all grammatical concepts outlined in the Common Core State Standards for grades 1-8. Quill also provides resources for teachers to monitor their students' progress and is in the process of creating parental accounts to keep parents informed about their children's performance. In addition to its current offerings, Quill plans to expand its support to high school students, college students, ESL learners, and those preparing for standardized tests like the SAT and ACT. The platform is particularly beneficial for low-income students, allowing them to access educational content without financial barriers.

Technovation is a global nonprofit organization focused on tech education, dedicated to empowering girls to become leaders and innovators. Established in 2010 as a pilot program with only 45 participants, it has evolved into a widespread initiative that engages thousands of girls across 28 countries. Participants collaborate in teams to design mobile applications that tackle real-world challenges, guided by volunteer mentors and supportive parents. Through this process, girls not only enhance their coding skills but also gain valuable insights into launching startup ventures. Over the years, Technovation has successfully fostered the development of hundreds of mobile apps, reflecting a significant increase in participation and engagement, as evidenced by record submission numbers in recent years. The organization operates efficiently with minimal costs, relying on a dedicated network of partners and volunteers to sustain its mission.

UNESCO contributes to the building of a culture of peace, the eradication of poverty, sustainable development and intercultural dialogue through education, the sciences, culture, communication, and information. It encourages international peace and universal respect for human rights by promoting collaboration among nations.UNESCO is the abbreviation of United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. It is known as the ""intellectual"" agency of the United Nations. In 1945, upon the proposal of Conference of Allied Ministers of Education (CAME), a United Nations Conference for the establishment of an educational and cultural organization (ECO/CONF) was convened in London. At the end of the conference, thirty-seven countries founded the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. The Constitution of UNESCO, signed in 1945, came into force in 1946 after ratification of twenty countries: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Egypt, France, Greece, India, Lebanon, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, United Kingdom, and United States. The first session of the General Conference of UNESCO was held in Paris in 1946 with the participation of representatives from 30 governments entitled to vote. UNESCO attempts to build networks among nations to enable peace, by mobilizing for education, building intercultural understanding, pursuing scientific cooperation, and protecting freedom of expression. Some countries withdrew from the Organization for political reasons at various points in time, but they have today all rejoined UNESCO.UNESCO was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Ile-de-France.

AkiraChix is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering young women in the technology sector through comprehensive technical training, mentorship, and outreach programs. Focusing on increasing the number of skilled women in technology, the organization aims to provide participants with essential IT and entrepreneurial skills that foster economic competitiveness and help bridge the gender gap in the tech industry. AkiraChix is committed to creating a supportive community that connects and inspires women, ultimately transforming the landscape of technology by promoting greater inclusion and representation.

Data Science 4 Everyone is a national effort that aims to teach data science and data literacy to all K-12 students.

Computer Science for All (CS4All) is a 10-year initiative designed to provide a meaningful, high-quality computer science education to public school students in the NYC school system at each school level—elementary, middle and high school. By 2025, the NYC Department of Education (DOE) will train nearly 5,000 teachers who will bring CS education to the city’s 1.1 million public school students. CS4All is a public-private partnership between the DOE and NYC that is supported by a range of foundations, corporations, nonprofits, and individuals.

The Thomson Reuters Foundation is a non‑profit organization that delivers information, media development services, and free legal assistance to an international audience. Its core focus areas include independent journalism, human rights, women’s empowerment, corruption, climate, food, and the rule of law. The Foundation offers free journalism and media training programs. Founded in 1983 as a training initiative for journalists in developing countries, it evolved under CEO Monique Villa, who took the helm in 2008, into an entrepreneurial corporate charity. In 2010 it launched TrustLaw, an award‑winning pro‑bono service that promotes legal aid worldwide, and expanded its editorial program to highlight under‑reported stories. The organization also established the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism and, in 2012, Trust Women, a yearly conference addressing human trafficking, slavery, and women’s economic and social empowerment.

Founded in 2002, Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) is a non-profit organization dedicated to developing high-potential African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans. MLT equips these individuals with essential skills, coaching, and networking opportunities to unlock their leadership potential and transform corporate, non-profit, and entrepreneurial sectors.

CNHA is an NPO that enhances the cultural, economic, political, and community development of Native Hawaiians. CNHA is a Native Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) certified by the U.S. Treasury Department and a HUD-Certified Housing Counseling agency. CNHA provides access to capital, financial education, and individualized financial counseling services with a focus on low and moderate-income families. CNHA provides grants and loans targeting underserved communities in Hawaiʻi.

The Aspen Institute is an international non-profit educational institution focused on discussion and inquiry on issues of global concern. It offers leadership seminars, policy studies, and fellowship programs and maintains campuses in Aspen, Colorado, and Wye River, Maryland, with an international network of partners and offices including New York City and locations in Berlin, Rome, Lyon, and Tokyo. Founded in 1950, it is headquartered in Washington, D.C. The Institute conducts global programs that foster values-based leadership through seminars, fellowships, public events, and multicountry partnerships, providing a nonpartisan venue for dialogue and translating ideas into measurable social impact.

Girl Effect is a creative social business dedicated to improving the lives of girls by challenging societal norms and addressing critical issues such as child marriage, teenage pregnancy, and school attendance. The organization focuses on empowering girls through the use of role models to educate communities and shift attitudes and behaviors towards gender equality. By fostering a new normal for girls, Girl Effect aims to create sustainable change that enhances their opportunities and well-being.

Grants Central Station Promoting educational growth for nonprofit organizations.

Room to Read is an organization dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities for children in low-income communities, with a primary focus on literacy and gender equality. It aims to create significant, systemic changes within schools in low-income countries, particularly during critical periods of a child's education: early primary school for literacy acquisition and secondary school for promoting girls' education. By providing essential educational services, Room to Read seeks to empower children and combat illiteracy, thereby fostering a more equitable educational landscape.

According to The Reach Institute for School Leadership, teacher attrition has grown by 50% over a period of 15 years. To counteract this trend, Reach launched Teaching Pathway. This program aimed to attract aspiring educators to high-poverty schools, train them rigorously to impact student achievement, and certify them to stay in the same high-poverty school or community as exceptionally effective first-year teachers. Reach Institute has been approved for expansion by the California Teachers Credentialing Board. This means they will be an accredited University Program and be eligible to accept federal grant money.

Curious Learning is a non-profit firm that focuses on using technology and analytics to enable the unpriviliged kids to read.

Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll) is accelerating economic & social impact in communities through inclusive entrepreneurship.

Community Initiatives is a nonprofit organization based in Oakland, California, established in 1996. It supports educational and health projects while providing essential services such as financial management, human resources, and payroll. The organization offers experienced support to nonprofit startups, established initiatives, networks, and collaborations, ensuring effective management of assets by its executive team. Through its comprehensive services, Community Initiatives aims to empower various nonprofit entities, helping them achieve their missions and enhance their impact in the community.

Tech Goes Home is a non-profit organization providing digital skills training, computers, and home internet access to learners. Tech Goes Home provides adult programs as well as family-based intergenerational programs. TGH's family-based programs bring together youth and their caregivers to learn digital skills as a group. Each family or individual who participates in TGH's programs completes 15 hours of interactive, culturally responsive digital skills training, earning a Chromebook or iPad as well as, if necessary, 12 months of internet service.

The Tech Interactive is a science and technology center for the development of educational content for students.

Team4Tech is a non-profit organization that connects the digital equality gap in education to create participation and opportunities for under-resourced learners through technology solutions and training.

NAF’s educational design ignites students’ passion for learning and gives businesses the opportunity to shape America’s future workforce by transforming the learning environment to include STEM infused industry-specific curricula and work-based learning experiences, including internships. Since 1982, NAF has been partnering with existing high schools in high-needs communities to enhance school systems at a low cost by implementing NAF academies – small learning communities within traditional high schools. NAF has grown from one NAF Academy of Finance in New York City to hundreds of academies across the country focusing on growing industries including: finance, hospitality & tourism, information technology, engineering, and health sciences. During the 2014-15 school year nearly 82,000 students attended 667 NAF academies across 38 states, including DC and the US Virgin Islands. In 2014, NAF academies reported 97% of seniors graduated with 93% of graduates planned to go to college.

Per Scholas is a nonprofit that provides no-cost technology training and workforce development programs to help underserved communities access technology careers. It aims to break the cycle of poverty by delivering education and opportunities and preparing students for in-demand technical roles such as cybersecurity analysis, software engineering, and IT support. The organization also offers professional development and job placement assistance to help graduates secure rewarding technology jobs. Per Scholas works to create a more diverse tech workforce by recruiting women and people of color and serving groups underrepresented in IT employment. Its programs align with employer needs, focusing on practical, market-relevant skills and hands-on training to close the skills gap, with many students coming from underrepresented backgrounds.

Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences brings together deep thinkers from diverse disciplines and communities to advance understanding of the full range of human beliefs, behaviors, interactions, and institutions. A leading incubator of human-centered knowledge, CASBS facilitates collaborations across academia, policy, industry, civil society, and government to collectively design a better future.

Harvard's Belfer Center provides leadership in policy-relevant knowledge and prepares future leaders.

Founded in 1831, New York University (NYU) is a large private research university with over 50,000 students from around the world. It offers more than 2,500 courses and awards over 25 different degrees across its three degree-granting campuses in New York City, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai. NYU's faculty comprises over 4,500 members, teaching and conducting research in various fields. The university is deeply integrated with New York City, drawing inspiration from its vitality.

Founded in 2013, NationSwell is a social impact media company that operates a storytelling platform focused on renewing America. It provides content and news on topics such as opportunity, governance, environment, service, and national service, aiming to inspire change-makers and drive progress.

The Open Data Institute Ltd. is a non-profit organization based in London, established in 2012. It aims to foster an open data culture that generates economic, environmental, and social value. By convening experts, the Institute promotes collaboration and innovation, helping to incubate and nurture new ideas through professional coaching and mentoring services. The organization offers a variety of educational courses focused on open data, including topics such as law and licensing, practical applications, and technologies. Through these initiatives, the Open Data Institute strives to unlock data supply, generate demand, and disseminate knowledge to address both local and global challenges. Founded by Sir Tim Berners-Lee and Professor Nigel Shadbolt, the Institute operates with a global remit, engaging with individuals and organizations interested in leveraging open data for societal benefit.

Common Sense Media is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering families, educators, and policymakers with trustworthy information and resources to navigate media and technology responsibly. It promotes digital equity, safe online practices, and healthy tech use for children.

Computer Science for All (CS4All) is a 10-year initiative designed to provide a meaningful, high-quality computer science education to public school students in the NYC school system at each school level—elementary, middle and high school. By 2025, the NYC Department of Education (DOE) will train nearly 5,000 teachers who will bring CS education to the city’s 1.1 million public school students. CS4All is a public-private partnership between the DOE and NYC that is supported by a range of foundations, corporations, nonprofits, and individuals.

Room to Read is an organization dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities for children in low-income communities, with a primary focus on literacy and gender equality. It aims to create significant, systemic changes within schools in low-income countries, particularly during critical periods of a child's education: early primary school for literacy acquisition and secondary school for promoting girls' education. By providing essential educational services, Room to Read seeks to empower children and combat illiteracy, thereby fostering a more equitable educational landscape.

Technovation is a global nonprofit organization focused on tech education, dedicated to empowering girls to become leaders and innovators. Established in 2010 as a pilot program with only 45 participants, it has evolved into a widespread initiative that engages thousands of girls across 28 countries. Participants collaborate in teams to design mobile applications that tackle real-world challenges, guided by volunteer mentors and supportive parents. Through this process, girls not only enhance their coding skills but also gain valuable insights into launching startup ventures. Over the years, Technovation has successfully fostered the development of hundreds of mobile apps, reflecting a significant increase in participation and engagement, as evidenced by record submission numbers in recent years. The organization operates efficiently with minimal costs, relying on a dedicated network of partners and volunteers to sustain its mission.

The AI Education Project is a non-profit that creates equitable learning experiences that excite and empower students with AI literacy.

NPower is a national nonprofit organization that launches digital careers for military veterans and young adults from underserved communities. The company empowers under-represented talent to pursue tech futures by teaching the digital and professional skills demanded by the marketplace, and engaging businesses, volunteers, and nonprofits in the long term success of its students.

Per Scholas is a nonprofit that provides no-cost technology training and workforce development programs to help underserved communities access technology careers. It aims to break the cycle of poverty by delivering education and opportunities and preparing students for in-demand technical roles such as cybersecurity analysis, software engineering, and IT support. The organization also offers professional development and job placement assistance to help graduates secure rewarding technology jobs. Per Scholas works to create a more diverse tech workforce by recruiting women and people of color and serving groups underrepresented in IT employment. Its programs align with employer needs, focusing on practical, market-relevant skills and hands-on training to close the skills gap, with many students coming from underrepresented backgrounds.

Tech Goes Home is a non-profit organization providing digital skills training, computers, and home internet access to learners. Tech Goes Home provides adult programs as well as family-based intergenerational programs. TGH's family-based programs bring together youth and their caregivers to learn digital skills as a group. Each family or individual who participates in TGH's programs completes 15 hours of interactive, culturally responsive digital skills training, earning a Chromebook or iPad as well as, if necessary, 12 months of internet service.

Founded in 2002, Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) is a non-profit organization dedicated to developing high-potential African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans. MLT equips these individuals with essential skills, coaching, and networking opportunities to unlock their leadership potential and transform corporate, non-profit, and entrepreneurial sectors.

The Museum of Science is one of the largest science centers globally and the most visited cultural institution in New England, attracting over 1.5 million visitors annually. Established in 1830, it was the first museum to integrate all scientific disciplines under one roof. The Museum features a variety of engaging programs and hundreds of interactive exhibits, including the Thomson Theater of Electricity, the Charles Hayden Planetarium, and the Mugar Omni Theater. Additionally, it operates the Gordon Current Science & Technology Center, a 3-D Digital Cinema, and a Butterfly Garden. The Museum actively engages with youth through initiatives like the Intel Computer Clubhouse Network, benefiting 25,000 teens worldwide. It also leads a significant National Science Foundation-funded initiative focused on nanoscale informal science education and has developed the "Science Is an Activity" exhibit plan, which has garnered numerous NSF grants and influenced science centers globally. Its National Center for Technological Literacy® provides engineering curricula that have reached over 40,600 teachers and nearly 3 million students across the United States.

Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll) is accelerating economic & social impact in communities through inclusive entrepreneurship.

The Markle Foundation, established in 1927, is a New York-based independent non-profit dedicated to leveraging communication and information technologies to address critical public needs. Its primary focus areas are health and national economic security.

CAAI is developing tools to reduce algorithmic bias, creating new interventions to solve societal policy problems, and educating a new generation of bilingual MBA students who can create and deploy algorithms that enhance human life.

RECAINSA is a network of digital health professionals & IT technicians to promote & strengthen digital health development & governance through legal and strategic frameworks, promoting the creation & strengthening of training spaces for human resources through universities, certified training centers & other specified organizations.

AeHIN is a collaboration of digital health advocates and IT professionals from South and Southeast Asia to promote better use of ICTs to achieve better health. AeHIN enhance leadership and governance, offers capacity-building for digital health (Mind the GAPS), CRVS, and people identity. AeHIN creates opportunities for knowledge exchange and resource sharing and helps in achieving interoperability through appropriate use of standards.

Together with leading educators, engineers, and entrepreneurs, Girls Who Code has developed a new model for computer science education, pairing intensive instruction in robotics, web design, and mobile development with high-touch mentorship and exposure led by the industry’s top female engineers and entrepreneurs. In its inaugural program, Girls Who Code empowered young women from New York City’s five boroughs and will launch programs in New York, Detroit, San Francisco, and San Jose in 2013.

AI4ALL is a nonprofit focused on increasing diversity and inclusion in artificial intelligence. It builds pipelines for underrepresented talent through education and mentorship programs across the United States and Canada, providing high school students with early exposure to AI for social good. The organization seeks to ensure AI development involves a broad group of thinkers and creators to benefit humanity.

Team4Tech is a non-profit organization that connects the digital equality gap in education to create participation and opportunities for under-resourced learners through technology solutions and training.

Last Mile Education Fund is to increase diversity in tech and engineering by financial support to low-income, underrepresented students.

AkiraChix is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering young women in the technology sector through comprehensive technical training, mentorship, and outreach programs. Focusing on increasing the number of skilled women in technology, the organization aims to provide participants with essential IT and entrepreneurial skills that foster economic competitiveness and help bridge the gender gap in the tech industry. AkiraChix is committed to creating a supportive community that connects and inspires women, ultimately transforming the landscape of technology by promoting greater inclusion and representation.

Partners In Development is an organization committed to education and economic advancement in the developing world.

The Tech Interactive is a science and technology center for the development of educational content for students.

Code.org is a non-profit organization focused on expanding computer science education in K-12 schools across the United States. Its mission is to integrate computer programming into the core curriculum, positioning it alongside traditional STEM subjects such as biology, physics, chemistry, and math. The organization provides free online courses that are designed for non-commercial purposes, utilizing open-source technology to facilitate access to its educational resources. Code.org's curriculum resources and tutorials are distributed under a Creative Commons license, promoting widespread use and adaptation. Through its efforts, Code.org aims to ensure that all students have the opportunity to learn computer science and develop essential programming skills.

First Star is a non-profit organization that provides innovative, university-based college-preparatory programs. They improve the lives of foster youth by partnering with child welfare agencies, universities, and school districts to ensure foster youth have the academic, life skills, and adult supports needed to transition to higher education and adulthood successfully.

Girls Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Founded in 1864, it serves over 138,000 girls annually in the U.S. and Canada through research-based programs that address unique issues girls face. These programs, led by trained professionals in a girls-only environment, focus on goal setting, resilience, and exploration of non-traditional fields like STEM. Girls Inc. also advocates for girls' rights with policymakers. Girls Inc. Miami, established in 2017, offers free after-school programs for girls, focusing on mentorship and research-based programming across five school sites in Miami, Florida.