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Spotlight: Overdeck Family Foundation (National Inventors Hall of Fame)
Since 2020, Overdeck Family Foundation has partnered with the National Inventors Hall of Fame to provide children access to meaningful STEM learning experiences.
6 Proven Ways to Capture Grants That Increase Capacity (Chronicle of Philanthropy)
Lucy Brainard, director of portfolio success and operations, detailed how Overdeck Family Foundation goes beyond the check to provide grantees with strategic capacity-building support.
Grants Round-Up (Chronicle of Philanthropy)
In Q3 2024, Overdeck Family Foundation awarded $16.5 million across 69 recipients to expand the reach of cost-effective programs that improve academic and socioemotional outcomes for all children.
Chronic Absenteeism Poses a Tough Challenge for Post-Pandemic Ed Giving (Inside Philanthropy)
Executive director Anu Malipatil discussed Overdeck Family Foundation’s approach to reducing chronic absenteeism, funding field-building research in addition to programs to boost family engagement.
Grants Round-Up (Chronicle of Philanthropy)
In Q2 2024, Overdeck Family Foundation awarded $14 million to 34 educational organizations that support early literacy, math fluency, language development, and tutoring for students in need.
A Closer Look at the Data-Driven Ed Philanthropy of John and Laura Overdeck (Inside Philanthropy)
Since its founding in 2011, Overdeck Family Foundation has become a significant funder in the Pre-K education giving space, disbursing over $356 million to organizations across the U.S. as of July 2024.
Grants Round-Up (Chronicle of Philanthropy)
In Q1 2024, Overdeck Family Foundation awarded $14 million across 53 grants to meet the academic and socioemotional needs of children.
The Visionary Leaders Backing the Builders of AI for Humanity (Forbes)
Executive director Anu Malipatil shared the emerging trends in AI she’s most excited about, in addition to her advice for philanthropists considering entering the sector.
The Essential Role of Philanthropy in Education (Build Momentum)
Lina Eroh, senior director of communications, discussed how Overdeck Family Foundation helps its grantee partners tell their stories and the role philanthropy plays in supporting nonprofits.
Shaping and Transforming the Future of Education Through Philanthropy (Future of Education)
Executive director Anu Malipatil sat down with Michael B. Horn to discuss Overdeck Family Foundation’s funding model, its approach to sparking transformation in the education field, and exciting innovations on the horizon.
