About Elevate 215
Elevate 215 is a catalyst for preparing students for the world of tomorrow by modernizing the learning experience in Philadelphia schools today. We increase the number of high-quality schools so that every child, regardless of zip code, has the opportunity to succeed by investing in schools and talent, collaborating with partners, expanding access and resources for families, and advocating to create the conditions for success.
Focus Areas
K-12 educationSchool improvementTeacher recruitment and retentionTalent pipeline developmentFamily engagement and enrollment servicesData systems and real-time assessmentModern learning environmentsPolicy advocacyEITC program facilitation
Who They Fund
K–12 studentsfemale students/girls
About Elevate 215
Elevate 215’s clearest pattern is a portfolio of large, school-centered investments in Philadelphia, including $1,000,000 to KIPP Administrative Services Corp for school growth and repeated multi-year support for Esperanza Academy Charter School. The foundation backs both established charter and district-linked partners and the organizations that support them, with grants tied to school growth, accountability, modern learning, and educator talent. Its recent activity also includes investments for advocacy and policy work, showing that it funds both direct school improvement and the conditions around it. The foundation’s grantmaking is anchored in K-12 education and in efforts to increase the number of high-quality schools serving Philadelphia students. Recent awards include support for school growth at MaST II Community Charter School, The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia, and Independence Mission Schools. Elevate 215 also supports partner organizations that build the talent pipeline, such as the Center for Black Educator Development and Teach for America Inc. The pattern is broad within one city, but the individual grants are substantial and often tied to specific school or system-building goals.
What Elevate 215 Funds
School growth is the most visible thread in Elevate 215’s recent grantmaking. It gave $416,667 to MaST II Community Charter School for school growth, and it also funded Pan American -BTO Implementation with $253,000 to support a beat-the-odds school improvement effort. The foundation also backs educator pipeline work. It awarded $468,178 to the Center for Black Educator Development for school growth, and $400,000 to Teach for America Inc for talent. Policy and advocacy are another part of the portfolio. Philadelphia Charters for Excellence received $450,000 for advocacy and $383,800 for policy advocacy, alongside a separate $228,350 award for policy. Elevate 215’s support for modern learning and expansion is reflected in grants to school organizations such as KIPP North Philadelphia Elementary Academy and Young Scholars Charter School for school growth.
How Elevate 215 Gives
Elevate 215’s typical grant size sits in a wide middle range: the 25th percentile is $59,875, the median is $125,000, and the 75th percentile is $265,500. The recent grants list shows both smaller planning awards and larger implementation or growth investments, including a $40,000 planning grant and awards up to seven figures. Recipients often appear across multiple years, such as Esperanza Academy Charter School, Philadelphia Charters for Excellence, and Pan American Academy Charter School - V, which points to recurring support rather than one-off grants. The foundation is a mixed community foundation and does not fund individuals. Unsolicited applications are noted for general school investments, while several program areas are marked as invited only.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$2.9M
Total Assets
$6.2M
Total Revenue
$4.5M
Total Expenses
$6.4M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $60K and $266K, with a median of $125K.
25th Percentile
$60K
Median
$125K
75th Percentile
$266K
Geographic Reach
Local5 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
Stacy Holland
Accepts unsolicited proposals
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