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2024 Bright Spots: Unlocking Growth

Here, we highlight how our funding helped CommonLit, Museum of Science, Learn Fresh, National Inventors Hall of Fame, and New Jersey Tutoring Corps unlock growth in 2024, measured by increased earned revenue and reach, improved capacities, and follow-on funding.

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Register Now: Overdeck Family Foundation’s 2024 in Review

Join us on Thursday, January 30th from 3-4:15 p.m. ET for a virtual event to mark the launch of Overdeck Family Foundation’s 2024 Grantmaking & Impact Report. Leaders from seven nonprofits will share how their organizations unlocked innovation and growth in the past year.

Spotlight On Growth: National Inventors Hall of Fame

In this “Spotlight On Growth,” Emma Banay sits down with Hannah Paulin, Chief Strategic Officer at the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Together, they discuss the organization’s long history of nurturing students' skills and interest in STEM and innovation, the scale trajectory of its educational programming since the pandemic, and more.

Perspectives: ESSER Deadline Puts Out-of-School Programs on the Chopping Block. That’s a Shame

With the expiration of ESSER funds, out-of-school programs—key beneficiaries of federal stimulus dollars—may be at risk of disinvestment in schools nationwide. Emma Banay points to the irreplaceable role high-quality out-of-school-time programs play in children's holistic development, calling for school, district, and state leaders to prioritize these programs as more than a nice-to-have.

Q1 2024 Funding Announcement

In Q1 2024, our foundation awarded 53 grants totaling over $14 million. Here, we highlight just some of the organizations we’re proud to support this quarter as we kick off our 2024 grantmaking.

Q2 2023 Funding Announcement

In Q2 2023, our foundation awarded 21 grants totaling over $9.4 million. Of these, six grants were new, eight were renewals, and seven were disbursements for ongoing pledges. Here, we highlight just some of the direct impact and ecosystem organizations we’re proud to support this quarter.