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Alliance For School Choice is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving our nation's system of K-12 education by advancing systemic and sustainable public policy that empowers parents.

We strive to develop key partnerships—with other North Carolina universities, state and federal government agencies, and private industry—that will connect entrepreneurs, researchers, leaders, organizations and residents, create new ideas and entities, and accelerate economic growth. As an independent, nonpartisan organization, the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise is in a unique position to engage others and build bridges for innovation, particularly among the life sciences, physical sciences and applied sciences. These collaborations will translate research into impactful economic growth and job creation for our state and beyond.

One of the world's most important centers of research, Columbia University is also a distinctive and distinguished learning environment for undergraduates and graduate students in many scholarly and professional fields. The University recognizes the importance of its location in New York City and seeks to link its research and teaching to the vast resources of a great metropolis. It seeks to attract a diverse and international faculty and student body, to support research and teaching on global issues, and to create academic relationships with many countries and regions. It expects all areas of the university to advance knowledge and learning at the highest level and to convey the products of its efforts to the world.

An Achievable Dream (AAD) is a nationally recognized K through 12 program dedicated to the belief that all children can learn and succeed regardless of their socioeconomic background. AAD operates two schools in a unique public/private partnership with Newport News Public Schools (NNPS). NNPS provides instructional and support elements common to all city schools, including basic curriculum and staffing, student services, transportation, food service, and maintenance. An Achievable Dream raises funds for and operates additional components that contribute significantly to the program's effectiveness. The focus at all grade levels is that college and successful careers are achievable for everyone.

Rock the Vote engages young people in our democracy and builds their political power by registering, educating and turning them out to vote, by forcing the candidates to campaign to them, and by making politicians pay attention to youth and the issues they care about once in office. We use music, popular culture, new technologies and old fashioned grassroots organizing to engage and mobilize young people to participate in every election, and provide the information and tools they need to do so.  And we amplify the actions of those young people who step up to claim their voice in the process in order to create political and social change.

Artists For Humanity (AFH) provides under-resourced teens the keys to self-sufficiency through paid employment in art and design. AFH is built on the philosophy that engagement in the creative process is a powerful force for social change, and that creative entrepreneurship is a productive and life-changing opportunity for young people. Bridging economic, racial, and social divisions, AFH enriches urban communities by introducing young people's creativity to the business community.

New Roads School believes all children deserve access to education that places traditional academic pursuits in contemporary context, engaging students’ hearts and minds to explore the opportunities and address the challenges of our ever-evolving world. Weaving together the kaleidoscope of communities that makes up Los Angeles, we inspire our students to become creative thinkers, committed citizens, and compassionate human beings

BELL exists to transform the academic achievements, self-confidence, and life trajectories of children living in under-resourced, urban communities. In an effort to reverse a history of educational inequality, BELL offers robust after school and summer learning experiences to over 10,000 children in grades K-8 across the nation. Founded and headquartered in Dorchester, MA, BELL has been partnering with Boston Public Schools for twenty years to deliver programming for Boston children who may not otherwise have free access to quality tutoring, enrichment learning, and social support. BELL currently serves approximately 2,000 children across Boston, with a primary focus on families in traditionally underserved communities, such as Roxbury, Dorchester, and Mattapan.

The GRAMMY Foundation was established to cultivate understanding, appreciation and advancement of the contribution of recorded music on American culture -- from the artistic and technical legends of the past to the future generations of music professionals.

Baltimore Clayworks opened in 1980 by nine clay artists with the commitment to establish a public art center of living artists who would teach, exhibit and create for and in collaboration with the broader community. To realize the organization’s mission to develop, promote and sustain an artist-centered community, providing exceptional artistic, educational and collaborative programs in the ceramic arts, the artists, staff and Board of Directors of Baltimore Clayworks provide accessible and affordable classes and artists’ studios and a suite of exhibition space featuring local, national and international work which are free and open to the public six days a week. As a major part of this effort, Clayworks partners with grassroots organizations, schools and city agencies to sensitively develop and implement artistic programs in the community for disadvanteged young people who would otherwise have limited or no access to the arts.

Better Basics, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit agency whose mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of children and their families by advancing literacy through enrichment and intervention programs.

The mission of the Big Shoulders Fund is to provide support to the Catholic schools in the neediest areas of inner-city Chicago. 100% of the funds raised by the Big Shoulders Fund are used to support children through scholarships, special education programs, instructional equipment, much needed school facility improvements, faculty support, and operating grants.  The Big Shoulders Fund is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.