For nearly three decades, EdTrust has successfully advocated for hundreds of policies that help students of color and students from low-income backgrounds achieve their educational goals. Today, more than half of students in the U.S. are students of color, which is why EdTrust’s mission to overcome the racial and economic barriers in our education system matters more than ever.
For example, we have successfully advocated for:
- Increasing resources for students through an additional $4,000 per student in Tennessee
- Expanding access to advanced STEM coursework for 40% more underserved middle school students in Texas
- Federal policies such as the Advanced Coursework Act, the Books Saves Lives Act, and the Creating A More Positive University Space (CAMPUS) Act
- Successfully championing for more than $350 million additional dollars for low-income students over the last two years in Michigan
Why Corporate Giving Matters
- Bridging the Opportunity Gap
Your support helps address school funding disparities, improve STEM access, diversify the teacher workforce, and improve college access and affordability - Empowering Future Leaders
Your contributions help build a skilled and diverse future workforce - Creating Lasting Change
We advocate for transparency and measurable impacts, ensuring contributions deliver systemic equity
By The Numbers
By 2045, people of color will make up the majority of the U.S. workforce
Only 59% of Black and Latino students have access to advanced coursework, compared to 81% of their white peers. This disparity limits college readiness, career opportunities, and perpetuates inequities in STEM and other high-demand fields
By 2031, 72% of all jobs will require some type of post-secondary degree
41% of college students will not complete a degree within six years of enrollment
Ways to Engage
Financial Contributions
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Your donations fund advocacy for students of color and students from low-income backgrounds, expanding access to advanced coursework and college — ultimately ensuring that students are ready to enter the workforce.
Strategic Partnerships
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Collaborate with us to drive systemic change, from equitable school funding to teacher diversity initiatives that ensure representation in public schools.
Employee Engagement
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Support our advocacy campaigns and community engagement initiatives, which allow a direct and meaningful impact from your staff.
Donor Recognition
Trailblazers
$50,000 or more
Trailblazers
Spotlighted as visionary leaders driving systemic change, with premier brand visibility, exclusive engagement opportunities, and a platform to showcase your commitment to equity
Equity Advocates
$25,000 – $50,000
Equity Advocates
Meaningfully recognized with opportunities to engage with thought leaders, ensuring your investment makes a measurable impact on the future of education
Change Catalysts
Up to $24,999
Change Catalysts
Acknowledged as key partners in advancing education equity, with opportunities to support impactful initiatives, amplify student voices, and contribute to progress in the field
Employee Engagement
Employee engagement involves creating opportunities for your corporation’s employees to actively participate in and support our mission.
- Matching Gift Programs: Companies can match their employees’ donations to EdTrust, doubling the impact
- Employee Fundraising Campaigns: Employees can organize fundraising events or campaigns within their company