ECMC Foundation

ECMC Foundation is a Los Angeles-based organization established in 2000, dedicated to enhancing educational outcomes, particularly for underserved populations, through evidence-based innovation. As part of the ECMC Group enterprise, it focuses on two primary areas: College Success and Career Readiness. The foundation provides grants and engages in program-related investments in both nonprofit and for-profit ventures, aimed at fostering improvements in post-secondary education and initiatives. Its overarching vision is to empower all learners to realize their full potential and attain family-sustaining wages.

Jacob Fraire

President

Past deals in Young Adults

Forward Thinking Foundation

Grant in 2024
Forward Thinking Foundation helps youth to secure better future by teaching life skills and providing necessary assistance.

Immigrants Rising

Grant in 2024
Immigrants Rising provides undocumented youth the tools they need to reform themselves and their institutions. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Sparkyouth Nyc

Grant in 2024
SparkYouth NYC works with emerging youth organizations at a critical stage of their development. It is transforming the lives of underserved children. Community-based start-up organizations providing valuable skills to these kids are identified, funded, and supported by them, allowing them to embark on new paths.

Hope 4 Youth

Grant in 2024
Hope 4 Youth helps young people experiencing homelessness in the region.

Junior Achievement of Sacramento

Grant in 2024
Junior Achievement of Sacramento promotes financial literacy among young people for better career opportunities.

Ready To Succeed

Grant in 2024
Ready To Succeed is a career and personal development program that provides youth impacted by foster care and low-income first-generation college students with the resources, relationships, and opportunities they need to thrive, both personally and professionally.

Youth First Community of Promise

Grant in 2024
Youth First Community of Promise helps youth achieve their potential with a focus on safety, growth, and community involvement.

Youth Orchestras of San Antonio

Grant in 2024
Youth Orchestras of San Antonio offers a world-class musical journey that helps youth excel creatively and academically.

Supporting The Taylor House

Grant in 2024
Supporting The Taylor House ensures young adults gain the skills needed for self-sufficiency and confidence.

Avenues for Youth

Grant in 2024
Avenues for Youth specializes in youth education, career, health, and wellness.

Exploring Your Potential

Seed Round in 2020
Exploring Your Potential (EYP) is a career readiness program designed for young adults, aiming to inspire them to proactively shape their future careers. The company offers an online learning platform comprising four courses: identifying personal talents, passions, and goals; crafting a unique value proposition; learning self-marketing strategies; and implementing career plans. EYP equips students with insights typically gained over a lifetime, such as articulating personal value, building compelling social media profiles, and navigating entrepreneurial paths. By partnering with academic institutions, EYP enhances existing career-preparedness resources, demonstrating significant improvements in students' career readiness through its usage at various universities.
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