$7.8M in expenses

Pathway to opportunity serves as the umbrella for the t.d. Jakes foundation's initiatives aimed at empowering individuals and communities through equitable access to education, workforce development, and economic opportunity. This program invests in high-quality education and job training designed to prepare people for the future economy, while also cultivating a resilient and skilled workforce. We champion innovative solutions that promote economic mobility and wealth-building such as affordable housing, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and the strengthening of local community assets. Pathway to opportunity also supports collaborative, cross-sector strategies to improve community health, including expanded access to healthcare, the creation of sustainable living environments, and the development of strong, supportive social networks.

$2.1M in expenses

The international leadership summit (ils) is a transformative conference designed for visionaries, entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, and leaders from around the globe. Led by chairman jakes, the visionary founder, this highly anticipated event features a lineup of distinguished industry leaders dedicated to empowering attendees. Participants will cultivate a relentless drive for intellectual curiosity-an essential trait for effective leadership. At ils, individuals from diverse backgrounds come together to explore strategies and insights that enhance their effectiveness in their respective fields, fostering growth and innovation in leadership.

$834K in expenses

Distinctively her's mission is to educate, empower and expand a community centered on the needs of women and girls. We strive to aid in the development of self by creating experiences, producing quality programming and providing resources for all who encounter our organization.

$750K in expenses

The steam program is an educational approach that integrates science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics to enhance student learning. By using these disciplines as access points, the program encourages inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking among students. This interdisciplinary framework fosters creativity and innovation, equipping learners with the skills needed to tackle real-world challenges and engage in meaningful problem-solving. Through hands-on experiences and collaborative projects, the steam program inspires students to explore and connect these fields in impactful ways.

$339K in expenses

Tori's mission is to guide and empower returning citizens to maximize potential, increasing their opportunities for successful integration into a society and tobecome productive citizens of their communities.