Program goal
The Eager to Learn program was designed to give students access to the absolute best SAT and ACT prep. In 2022, we expanded the program to include funding for organizations working with individuals interested in alternative career pathways and job skills development. Organizations should be innovative and flexible in helping students and individuals to understand their options for a bright future.
This program will ensure that students from every socioeconomic background have access to the highest quality SAT and ACT prep materials. We want students and young adults to be at the forefront of information available to them from knowledgeable career counselors. We formed this program to partner with organizations poised to provide these services or who are already working to raise ACT and SAT scores or counsel kids on a bright future without the need to attend college. We want to empower students by providing them with a fair and equal opportunity to get into the best colleges and universities and position them to be offered scholarships and tuition packages by raising their scores. If a student’s path does not include college, then we want them to have access to knowledge about trade school careers.
For SAT/ACT programs, we will support organizations and schools implementing small-group test preparation sessions that enable students to achieve optimum outcomes and get the attention and answers they deserve. SAT and ACT programs should consist of groups of no more than fifteen at a time but as close to one-on-one as possible. We believe intensive programs are necessary to raise college entrance exam scores. We want to support and encourage the counseling and mentoring process required to navigate college entrance exams and beyond. Funds can also be used for intensive college counseling, application sessions, and FASFA assistance.
For career pathways programs, our goal is to provide the funds necessary to bring the best career readiness counselors, programs, materials, and environments to individuals who would otherwise struggle to navigate and be successful in their chosen career path or who struggle to understand their options. We want to eliminate the affordability factor for individuals where proper guidance is always a barrier to achieving goals.
If you have an existing program or are interested in designing a program like either of these for your organization, please submit a grant request using the link below.
We wish to partner with organizations designing, improving, continuing, or implementing programs geared towards closing the achievement gap and being innovative and flexible in shepherding students to understand their options for a bright future. We wish to partner with organizations and individuals seeking to form bonds within the communities they serve to enable the greatest success for their programs. We believe that implementing a holistic approach to supporting at-risk students will provide optimal results.
Our Foundation will support organizations implementing small-group programs so that students can attain optimum outcomes and get the attention and answers they deserve. Programs should consist of small groups of no more than ten at a time but as close to one-on-one as possible. We believe intensive programs are necessary to raise the average college entrance exam test scores for underserved or marginalized youth.
As a Foundation, our goal is to provide the funds necessary to bring the best career readiness counselors and test prep teachers, tutors, materials, and environment to students who would otherwise struggle to navigate and be successful in the college entrance system or their chosen career path. We want to eliminate the affordability factor for underprivileged and at-risk students where costly guidance and test prep are always a barrier to achieving their goals. Also, we want to support and encourage the counseling and mentoring process required to navigate college entrance exams and beyond.
Program Outline
Organizations and Institutions must be registered as 501(c)(3) not-for-profit in good standing with the IRS
Be poised to help educate students and young adults on their options for the future or operate programs that prepare them for college life and college entrance exams
Serve underprivileged, at-risk, or economically deprived students and help them to navigate life and improve their future capabilities either through college or trade schools and should focus on small group mentoring
All requests are capped at a maximum of $25,000 and average approximately $16,000
Have an annual budget of at least $60,000 and have been in existence for at least five years. All things considered, we will make determinations on a case-by-case basis taking into account special or unique circumstances, grass-roots initiatives, and organizations meeting all criteria for funding
Organizations must submit the Annual Report from our website within one year from the date of the Award Letter that accompanies the grant check
Be located in Florida, New York, Connecticut, or Washington, D.C.
We want to hear from organizations that are currently working towards closing the achievement gap and supporting the student in the process. We understand the systemic issues surrounding today’s youth and want to help clergy, community leaders, and families find the support they need to navigate the education system and provide the same opportunities for every student in the communities we serve.