activities · 13
what they do
direct service · 6
- Facilitate dual-enrollment and college credit opportunities Dual Enrollment & College Credit ProgramsOffers dual-enrollment programs, such as with Howard University, enabling high school seniors to earn college credits.
- Facilitate dual-enrollment and college credit opportunities Dual Enrollment & College Credit ProgramsProvides dual-enrollment programs, such as with Howard University, enabling high school seniors to earn college credits.
- Operate national network of tuition-free public charter schoolsOperates a network of 279 tuition-free public charter schools serving nearly 210,000 students and alumni nationwide, with a focus on preparing students for college, career, and civic life.
- Provide alumni support through KIPP Forward Post-Scholarship Alumni SupportProvides ongoing support to alumni through KIPP Forward to help them pursue fulfilling lives and overcome barriers post-graduation.
- Provide alumni support through KIPP Forward Post-Scholarship Alumni SupportOffers ongoing support to KIPP alumni through KIPP Forward, helping them pursue fulfilling lives and overcome barriers post-graduation.
- Support student college and career preparation Academic Mentoring & Tutoring SupportSupports college access, persistence, and career preparation for over 125,000 students through targeted initiatives and classroom environments that promote engagement and student experience.
capacity building · 7
- Facilitate school expansion through fundraising and financing Education Innovation Funding and IncubationRaises funds and secures financing to support KIPP school expansion, including a $150 million effort serving over 10,000 students, an $80 million campaign in New Jersey, and $1 billion in issued financing for new campuses.
- Provide KIPP school directory and regional accessMaintains and provides a directory of KIPP schools accessible via a regional map to support school identification and access.
- Provide governance and operational oversightProvides central governance and oversight for the KIPP Foundation’s national operations and regional entities.
- Provide governance and operational oversight Board-Led Organizational GovernanceProvides governance and oversight for the organization’s national operations and regional networks.
- Provide shared services and capacity-building support to KIPP regions School Network Support & DevelopmentDelivers shared services including teacher training, leadership development, alumni support, operations, data analysis, and community outreach to a national network of 279 schools across 28 regions.
- Provide shared services and capacity-building support to KIPP regions School Network Support & DevelopmentDelivers shared services including teacher training, leadership development, alumni support, operations, data analysis, and community outreach to support a national network of 279 schools across 28 regions.
- Secure financing and manage assets for school expansion Education Innovation Funding and IncubationRaises funds and secures financing to support KIPP’s growth, including raising over $150 million for expansion, conducting an $80 million campaign in New Jersey, and issuing $1 billion in financing while managing $2 billion in assets for new campuses.
strategies · 18
how they think
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- College, Career, and Life Preparation with Multiple Pathways college_and_career_preparation_modelProvides comprehensive support for college and career readiness—including 9th-grade transition, exam preparation, and postsecondary counseling—while affirming diverse pathways to a fulfilling life.
- Comprehensive College, Career, and Life Preparation college_and_career_preparation_modelKIPP prepares students for college and postsecondary success through targeted support in 9th grade transition, exam readiness, and application processes, while affirming multiple pathways to a fulfilling life.
- Conceptual and Procedural Math Instruction conceptual_and_procedural_math_instructionMath instruction emphasizes both procedural fluency and conceptual understanding, enabling students to apply multiple problem-solving strategies and clearly articulate their reasoning.
- Expert Governance Focused on Educational Equity governance_by_experts_in_equityThe organization is guided by a board of experts committed to educational equity, ensuring that governance decisions align with the mission of advancing equitable outcomes.
- Family and Community Partnership in School Design family_and_community_partnership_in_school_designFamilies and communities are engaged as co-creators in building academically rigorous and joyful school environments, ensuring schools are responsive to local needs and values.
- Family and Community Partnership in School Design and Culture family-partnership modelFamilies and communities are engaged as co-creators in building academically rigorous, joyful, and supportive school environments, reinforcing a shared responsibility for student success.
- Governance by Experts Committed to Equity governance_by_experts_in_equityThe organization is guided by a board of experts dedicated to educational equity, ensuring that strategic direction and governance advance fair outcomes for all students.
- Literacy Instruction Grounded in the Science of Reading science_of_readingKIPP uses a literacy curriculum based on the science of reading, incorporating affirming and knowledge-building texts to develop strong student literacy skills.
- Network Accountability and Capacity Building network_accountability_and_capacity_buildingEnsures consistent excellence across the KIPP network by setting high standards, building organizational capacity, and enforcing accountability through shared practices and support.
- Network Accountability and Capacity Building for School Improvement network accountability and capacity buildingKIPP sets high standards for excellence across its network, builds organizational capacity, and enforces accountability to drive continuous improvement in school performance.
- Personalized Instruction Based on Student Needs personalized_instructionTeachers and leaders are empowered to tailor instruction to individual student interests and learning needs, promoting deeper engagement and academic growth.
- Personalized and Responsive Instruction personalized_instructionEmpowers educators to tailor instruction to individual student interests, needs, and learning styles, promoting deeper engagement and academic growth.
- Regional Network Model with Decentralized Governance regional_network_modelKIPP organizes schools into regional networks that operate as independent nonprofits with local leadership and governance, enabling localized management and operations while receiving support from the national foundation.
- Science of Reading and Conceptual Math Instruction science_of_readingUses evidence-based literacy and math instruction: literacy is grounded in the science of reading with affirming, knowledge-building texts, while math emphasizes both procedural fluency and conceptual understanding to develop deep problem-solving skills.
- Social, Emotional, and Character Development as Foundational character_and_social_emotional_developmentSocial and emotional learning and character development are prioritized as core components of academic achievement and long-term life success.
- Social, Emotional, and Character Development as Foundational character_and_social_emotional_developmentIntegrates social-emotional learning and character development into the core of education, recognizing these skills as essential to academic achievement and long-term life success.
- Team and Family School Culture team_and_family_cultureKIPP fosters a school culture rooted in mutual care and collective responsibility—operationalized through the "Team and Family" philosophy—to create nurturing environments that support student development.
- Team and Family School Culture team_and_family_cultureFosters a school culture rooted in mutual care, collective responsibility, and structured support, which enhances student learning and development through strong relational bonds.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
KIPP Forward Counseling & Match
College access and advising program supporting KIPP alumni through postsecondary enrollment and persistence
Match Program
KIPP signature program encouraging students to consider high-quality postsecondary options
Postsecondary Scholarships & Partnerships
Program providing scholarships and building partnerships to support KIPP graduates in college and beyond
Trailblazing Program
Leadership development initiative that trains and supports founding school leaders within the KIPP network
relationships · 63
who they work with
- Abigail and Leslie Wexner Funder — Donor to the KIPP Foundation with contributions between $5,000,000 and $9,999,999
- Accenture Funder — Donor to the KIPP Foundation with contributions between $5,000,000 and $9,999,999
- Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP Funder — Donor to the KIPP Foundation with contributions between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000
- Arthur Rock and Toni Rembe Funder — Donor to the KIPP Foundation with contributions between $25,000,000 and $59,999,999
- Bain & Company Funder — Donor to the KIPP Foundation with contributions between $5,000,000 and $9,999,999
- Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Funder — Donor to the KIPP Foundation with contributions between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000
- Charles & Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation Funder — Donor to the KIPP Foundation with contributions between $5,000,000 and $9,999,999
- Doris & Donald Fisher Fund Funder — Donor to the KIPP Foundation with contributions of $60,000,000 and above
- Howard University Partner — Collaborates on a dual-enrollment program allowing KIPP DuBois seniors to earn college credits.
- IDEA Public Schools Partner — Collaborative relationship through shared leadership experience and college access initiatives.
- Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Funder — Donor to the KIPP Foundation with contributions between $5,000,000 and $9,999,999
- KIPP Atlanta Schools Partner — Regional organization that operates local schools and receives shared services from the KIPP Foundation.
- KIPP Baltimore Partner — Regional organization that operates local schools and receives shared services from the KIPP Foundation.
- KIPP Capital Region Public Schools Partner — Regional organization that operates local schools and receives shared services from the KIPP Foundation.
- KIPP Chicago Public Schools Partner — Regional organization that operates local schools and receives shared services from the KIPP Foundation.
- KIPP Colorado Public Schools Partner — Regional organization that operates local schools and receives shared services from the KIPP Foundation.
- KIPP Columbus Partner — Regional organization that operates local schools and receives shared services from the KIPP Foundation.
- KIPP DC Public Schools Partner — Regional organization that operates local schools and receives shared services from the KIPP Foundation.
- KIPP Delta Public Schools Partner — Regional organization that operates local schools and receives shared services from the KIPP Foundation.
- KIPP Detroit Public Schools Partner — Regional organization that operates local schools and receives shared services from the KIPP Foundation.
- KIPP Foundation Partner — Invites donors and supporters to partner with the KIPP Foundation to impact public education.
- KIPP Indy Public Schools Partner — Regional organization that operates local schools and receives shared services from the KIPP Foundation.
- KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools Partner — Regional organization that operates local schools and receives shared services from the KIPP Foundation.
- KIPP Kansas City Partner — Regional organization that operates local schools and receives shared services from the KIPP Foundation.
- KIPP Massachusetts Public Charter Schools Partner — Regional organization that operates local schools and receives shared services from the KIPP Foundation.
- KIPP Memphis Public Schools Partner — Regional organization that operates local schools and receives shared services from the KIPP Foundation.
- KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools Partner — Courtney Bell previously served as Chief People Officer at KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools.
- KIPP Miami Partner — Ben Cope served as Chief External Affairs Officer for KIPP Miami, indicating an operational partnership.
- KIPP Miami Public Schools Partner — Regional organization that operates local schools and receives shared services from the KIPP Foundation.
- KIPP Minnesota Public Schools Partner — Regional organization that operates local schools and receives shared services from the KIPP Foundation.
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