The intersection of philanthropy, innovation, and public school transformation.
The DC Ed Fund connects philanthropy with DCPS’ boldest and most cutting-edge ideas. We’ve raised over $191M in private dollars to innovate the way kids learn, how and what teachers teach, and what’s ultimately possible for an urban public school district.
We envision a future where every DCPS student reaches their full potential.
Our mission is to connect private donors with the district’s highest-priority, and most innovative design solutions for kids.
The DC Public Education Fund was founded in 2007 to help DC Public Schools address its most pressing challenges through organized philanthropy. As an independent organization, our team raises significant private dollars that incubate cutting-edge start-up ideas for students. We are DCPS’ very own venture fund.
A history of high-impact outcomes.
We’re not afraid to take calculated risks in pursuit of better student experiences.
We’re as ambitious as we are experienced.
Staff
Jim Kline
Emily Nixon
Jaelynn Jarman
Katie Garris
De’Bria Fontaine
Michela Rynczak
Board of Directors
Kevin Downey
Mark Ein
Michela English
Debbi Jarvis
Amalie Reichblum
Thomas Penny
Benjamin Soto
Special Advisors
James P. Joseph
Our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
We take an unequivocally anti-racist stance to everything that we do and strive to create a workplace that embraces and celebrates all aspects of identity. We encourage all DC Ed Fund employees to bring their whole authentic selves to work.
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