First Book
WASHINGTON, DCNTEE: B92ZFounded 1992
WASHINGTON, DCNTEE: B92ZFounded 1992
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WASHINGTON, DCNTEE: B92ZFounded 1992Website
mission statement
Imagine a world where every child experiences the benefits of a quality education. We're on a mission to ensure that all children, regardless of their background or zip code, can succeed and reach their full potential.
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$26.6M raised across 457 grants · +$2.1M committed (2019–2024 filings)
Funders across 36 states (2019–2024 filings)
| Funder | Total Awarded |
|---|---|
| The New York Times Neediest Cases Fund | $3,636,850 |
| Build-A-Bear Foundation Inc | $2,731,012 |
| New York Life Foundation | $2,662,200 +$1,450,965 committed |
| KPMG U S Foundation Inc | $2,113,553 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $1,900,348 |
| Ross Stores Foundation | $1,617,450 |
| Pi Beta Phi Fraternity | $1,434,686 |
| United Way of Bergen County | $1,105,043 |
| W K Kellogg Foundation | $1,008,334 |
| Hartford Foundation for Public Giving | $1,000,000 |
Totals reflect grants as reported on funder tax returns. Timing may not match recipient revenue: funder and recipient fiscal years often differ, and grants paid by a funder in one year may be recognized by the recipient in a different year.
$87.6M in expenses
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