activities · 14
what they do
direct service · 14
- Annual Golf Tournament fundraising event Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsHosts an annual golf tournament as a recurring fundraising initiative, including the 3rd Annual Golf Tournament in 2023.
- Awarding ScholarshipsAwards Ron Neil and DAY Scholarships to graduating students from Edkey-Sequoia Schools to support their college education. In 2023-2024, six scholarships were awarded, ranging from $250 to $500, for students attending various universities and colleges.
- Awarding ScholarshipsAwards Ron Neil and DAY Scholarships to graduating students from Edkey-Sequoia Schools to support their college education. In 2023-2024, six scholarships were awarded, ranging from $250 to $500, to students attending various universities and colleges.
- Collecting In-Kind DonationsAccepts donations of various items including healthy snacks, school supplies, hygiene products, over-the-counter medications, cleaning supplies, and non-perishable food items to provide resources for students and their families.
- Expeditionary Learning Capstone Trips Student Travel ExpeditionsOrganizes and facilitates educational trips for 5th to 8th grade students to cities such as New York City, Washington D.C., and San Diego, including visits to cultural and historical sites like Times Square, the National Mall, the Statue of Liberty, Mount Vernon, the U.S.S. Midway Museum, and the San Diego Zoo.
- Fundraising through Golf Tournaments Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsHosts an annual golf tournament as a recurring fundraising event to raise money for its programs, having raised over $65,000 to provide resources for homeless and underprivileged children.
- Fundraising to support children in need Themed Fundraising Events with Auctions & RafflesRaised over $65,000 to provide essential resources for homeless and underprivileged children.
- In-kind donation collection and distributionAccepts and distributes donations of healthy snacks, school supplies, hygiene products, over-the-counter medications, cleaning supplies, and non-perishable food items to support students and their families in need.
- Leadership Academy for underprivileged youth After-School Youth Development ProgramsOperates a leadership academy serving underprivileged children, providing educational support and enrichment opportunities to promote stability and long-term success.
- Operating a Leadership Academy After-School Youth Development ProgramsOperates a leadership academy that serves underprivileged children, providing them with stability and hope.
- Organizing Educational Trips Student Travel ExpeditionsOrganizes and facilitates educational trips for 5th to 8th grade students to locations such as New York City, Washington D.C., and San Diego as part of an Expeditionary Learning Capstone Experience, providing cultural and historical learning opportunities.
- Organizing Educational Trips Student Travel ExpeditionsOrganizes and facilitates educational trips for 5th to 8th grade students to locations like New York City, Washington D.C., and San Diego as part of an Expeditionary Learning Capstone Experience, offering cultural and historical learning opportunities.
- Organizing Educational Trips Student Travel ExpeditionsOrganizes and facilitates educational trips for 5th to 8th grade students to locations such as New York City, Washington D.C., and San Diego as part of an Expeditionary Learning Capstone Experience, offering cultural and historical learning opportunities.
- Scholarship program for college-bound studentsAwards Ron Neil and DAY Scholarships annually to graduating students from Edkey-Sequoia Schools; in 2023-2024, six scholarships totaling $2,000 were awarded to students attending institutions including Grand Canyon University, UC Irvine, Arizona State University, Maricopa Community College, and BYU-Idaho.
strategies · 20
how they think
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- Awarding scholarships to college-bound students scholarship programThe organization awards scholarships to college-bound students within its network to support their higher education aspirations.
- Awarding scholarships to college-bound students scholarship programThe organization awards scholarships to college-bound students within its network, indicating a strategy to support higher education access and attainment for its beneficiaries.
- Awards scholarships to college-bound students in the Edkey network scholarship programThe foundation provides financial scholarships to support post-secondary education access for students within the Edkey school network.
- Bridging funding gaps to remove educational obstacles and instill confidence educational equityThe organization focuses on bridging funding gaps for educational institutions, particularly charter schools, to remove educational obstacles and instill confidence in students, thereby fostering their success.
- Bridging funding gaps to remove educational obstacles and instill confidence educational equityThe organization focuses on bridging funding gaps for educational institutions to remove obstacles and instill confidence in students, thereby fostering their success.
- Builds student resilience through empowerment and supportive development resilience_buildingChildren First Foundation fosters resilience in students by creating supportive environments that promote personal growth, confidence, and empowerment.
- Fostering student resilience through supportive development and empowerment resilience_buildingThe organization believes that by providing supportive development and empowering students, it can foster their resilience, enabling them to overcome challenges and succeed.
- Fostering student resilience through supportive development and empowerment resilience_buildingThe organization believes that by providing supportive development and empowering students, it can foster their resilience, enabling them to overcome challenges.
- Funds extracurricular and enrichment programs to support student engagement educational supportBy financing extracurricular activities and school enrichment initiatives, the foundation increases student involvement and academic persistence.
- Hosts themed and event-based fundraising to support children’s education event-based_fundraisingThe foundation uses recurring events like annual golf tournaments and themed fundraising campaigns to generate financial support and community engagement for children in need.
- Operates and supports free public charter schools to remove educational barriersThe foundation bridges funding gaps for the Children First Leadership Academy, a tuition-free public charter school, to promote student success by eliminating systemic obstacles and building confidence.
- Provides digital access to services and information digital_outreachA dedicated website serves as a central hub for disseminating information and enabling access to the foundation's programs and services.
- Providing educational support through extracurricular activities and enrichment programs educational supportThe organization funds extracurricular activities, school enrichment programs, and other educational initiatives to keep students engaged and involved, thereby supporting their overall education.
- Providing educational support through extracurricular activities and enrichment programs educational supportThe organization funds extracurricular activities, school enrichment programs, and other educational initiatives to keep students engaged and involved, believing this support contributes to their overall educational success.
- Providing support, stability, and hope for disadvantaged childrenThe organization provides support, stability, and hope to children in disadvantaged situations, aiming to improve their overall well-being and educational outcomes.
- Supports educational equity for children in poverty or homelessness educational equityThe organization works to ensure that children at or below the poverty line, including those without stable housing, receive equitable access to quality education, on par with their peers.
- Uses expeditionary learning to enhance student education expeditionary_learningStudents engage in Expeditionary Learning Capstone Experiences that provide hands-on, adventure-based learning opportunities to deepen educational impact.
- Utilizing Expeditionary Learning Capstone Experiences for educational adventures expeditionary_learningThe organization employs an Expeditionary Learning Capstone Experience to provide students with unique educational adventures, suggesting a belief in experiential learning as a valuable pedagogical approach.
- Utilizing Expeditionary Learning Capstone Experiences for educational adventures expeditionary_learningThe organization employs an Expeditionary Learning Capstone Experience to provide students with unique educational adventures, enhancing their learning journey.
- Utilizing Expeditionary Learning Capstone Experiences for educational adventures expeditionary_learningThe organization employs an Expeditionary Learning Capstone Experience to provide students with unique educational adventures, enhancing their learning through immersive experiences.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Annual Golf Tournament
Hosts a yearly fundraising golf tournament to support resources for homeless and underprivileged children; raised over $65,000 in 2023
Children First Leadership Academy Support
Provides funding and resources to bridge gaps for students at the Children First Leadership Academy, a free public charter school serving primarily homeless and low-income students
DAY Scholarship
Provides $250 scholarships to college-bound students in the Edkey network to support continued education after graduation
Expeditionary Learning Capstone Experience
Funds overnight educational trips for students to destinations such as New York City, Washington D.C., and San Diego to broaden their horizons
Ron Neil Scholarship
Offers $500 scholarships to college-bound graduating students within the Edkey network in honor of former Superintendent Ron Neil
relationships · 8
who they work with
- Children First Leadership Academy Partner — Provides funding to the free public charter school.
- Edkey Partner — Provides support to children in disadvantaged situations at Edkey schools.
- Edkey Inc. Partner — Partner organization associated with a family of K-12 schools
- Edkey Schools Partner — Supports Edkey Schools by advancing their mission of providing high-quality educational services.
- Edkey, Inc. Partner — Offers assistance to all students and schools within the Edkey, Inc. family.
- Edkey-Sequoia Schools Partner — Awards scholarships to graduating students within the Edkey-Sequoia Schools network.
- H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation Funder — Received a generous grant to fund student Expeditionary Learning Capstone Experience trips.
- Lookout Mountain Golf Club Partner — Hosted the organization's 3rd Annual Golf Tournament.