Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
National Education
#2 Top Nonprofit
Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives. In developing countries, it focuses on improving people’s health and giving them the chance to…

KIPP Foundation
National Education
#3 Top Nonprofit
KIPP, the Knowledge is Power Program, is a national network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and in life. There are currently 99 KIPP schools in 20 states and…

Jobs for the Future
National Workforce Development
#3 Top Nonprofit
Jobs for the Future identifies, develops, and promotes new education and workforce strategies that help communities, states, and the nation COMPETE IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY.

College Track
Bay Area Middle-Secondary Education
#4 Top Nonprofit
At College Track, our ultimate goal is to transform low-income communities into places where college readiness and college graduation are the norms.

Eastside College Preparatory School
Bay Area Middle-Secondary Education
#5 Top Nonprofit
At Eastside College Preparatory School we are committed to opening new doors for students historically underrepresented in higher education. Our challenging and engaging curriculum enables students to discover their intellectual strengths, sharpen their academic skills, and embrace new opportunities in…

Harlem Children's Zone
National Education
#5 Top Nonprofit
The Harlem Children's Zone's mission is to improve the lives of poor children in America's most devastated communities.

Summer Search
Bay Area Middle-Secondary Education
#6 Top Nonprofit
Summer Search is a high-impact program that gives low-income students the opportunities and support they need to transform their lives, achieve their own potential, and create change as role models and everyday leaders.

Downtown College Prep
Bay Area Middle-Secondary Education
#10 Top Nonprofit
DCP prepares underachieving students—who will be the first in their families to go to college—to thrive at four-year universities. DCP has a singular goal for every student: DCP graduates will enroll in and graduate from a four-year college. DCP recognizes…

National Equity Project
Bay Area Middle-Secondary Education
#11 Top Nonprofit
At the National Equity Project, we believe every child has a right to a quality education. We coach people to become the powerful leaders who make good on that promise. We provide comprehensive services to build culture, conditions, and competencies…

National Fund for Workforce Solutions
National Workforce Development
#11 Top Nonprofit
The National Fund is dedicated to preparing jobseekers and employees for a career, not just a job. The National Fund brings together local and regional leaders from the private, public, and nonprofit sectors to spark and drive innovation. They work hand-in-hand…

First Graduate
Bay Area Middle-Secondary Education
#12 Top Nonprofit
First Graduate's mission is the help students finish high school and become the first in their families to graduate from college.

Achievement First
National Education
#13 Top Nonprofit
The mission of Achievement First is to deliver on the promise of equal educational opportunity for all of America’s children. We believe that all children, regardless of race or economic status, can succeed if they have access to a great…