Our Funders

Over 85 cents of every dollar directly benefits the Academy's educational programs. Because we utilize a small paid staff, an active board of directors, and a dedicated volunteer corps, our costs remain low. Academy of Hope's fund raising successes have enabled us to continuously improve the quality of our educational programs, maintain quality facilities, and to expand our services to meet the overwhelming demand for adult education in the District of Columbia. The Academy of Hope board also provides critical fiscal oversight and ensures that the organization maintains ample financial reserves for long-term sustainability.

Corporate, Foundation and Government Donors

Below are just a few of the donors that have supported Academy of Hope over the years.

Commercial Real Estate Women Corina Higginson Trust Davis Construction Herb Block Foundation Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation The Fowler Foundation Jovid Foundation Meyer Foundation The Moriah Fund PNC Bank DC Office of Planning and Economic Development

Strong Foundation Verizon Foundation Jerry and Nancy Bryant Foundation Jones Foundation Marpat Foundation Microsoft Unlimited Potential Office of the State Superientendent of Education Rapoport Foundation SAP United Way of the National Capital Area Comcast Foundation

Individual Donors

Individual donors are critical to the success and mission of Academy of Hope. We are grateful for the years of support provided by individuals like you. Donors who  support adult education believe as we do that access to quality education is the first step in helping adults to break the cycle of poverty for themselves, their families and their children because, when adults learn, children prosper.  Gifts made by individual donors are fully tax deductible.