CAREducation Foundation — Investing in Caring, Collaborative, Student-Driven Learning

The CAREducation Foundation funds innovative, community-centered education programs that empowers learners to thrive in a rapidly changing world. We believe every young person deserves access to caring, collaborative, curiosity-driven learning, regardless of income or background.

Our donors support students, educators, and microschools who are building a future where learning is:

• Student-led and student-centered

• Project-based

• Emotionally intelligent

• Compassion-driven

• Community-rooted

• Equitable and inclusive

If you care about transforming education, you’re in the right place.

1. Student Scholarships for Alternative Education

We provide scholarships for caring students seeking caring learning options beyond traditional school, including:

• Microschools & learning pods

• Homeschool and hybrid programs

• Apprenticeships, mentoring, and vocational training

• CARE Society membership and programs

• Flexible, interest-driven learning pathways

• Life-readiness courses, workshops, experiences, and training

Scholarships may cover:

• Tuition

• Membership fees

• Materials or equipment

• Enrichment programs

• Project-based and experiential learning experiences

Your donation directly removes financial barriers so young people can learn with dignity, agency, and support.

2. Educator Training, Certification & Support

We fund educator development that strengthens:

• Emotional & creative intelligence teaching capacity

• Student-centered instructional practices

• Collaborative learning environments

• Project-based and Experiential learning

• CARE Learning Framework implementation

• Microschool leadership and design

Funding may include:

• Educator certification programs

• Training stipends

• Coaching and mentorship

• Workshops, conferences, and retreats

You help teachers become inspiring facilitators of real-world learning.

3. Grants for Microschools, Pods & Community-Based Learning Programs

We support small, mission-aligned learning communities that serve:

• Neurodivergent students

• Homeschool families

• Underserved or low-income learners

• Students seeking safe, personalized learning environments

Grants may help fund:

• Program operations

• Educator stipends

• Technology and materials

• Student-led projects

• Community events

• Inclusive learning initiatives

Examples of supported partners include:

• Root to Rise Microschool

• Amigas Sin Fronteras

• Wired Differently, LLC

• CARE Society educators

• Other community-led education initiatives
  
  

Your donation strengthens local education ecosystems and community care.

4. Family & Community Education Programs

We fund programs that build stronger, more connected communities, including:

• Family workshops

• Parent learning support

• Mental wellness programs

• Social-emotional learning groups

• Community service projects

• Support groups for diverse learners

Your generosity strengthens families — the heart of every learning community.

5. Leadership & Youth Empowerment Programs

We support programs where young people:

• Lead real-world projects

• Collaborate across differences

• Practice compassion, communication, and citizenship

• Develop emotional and creative intelligence

• Serve their communities

Funding may support:

• Leadership courses

• Mentorship

• Student councils and committees

• Youth-led initiatives

• Showcases, events, and community impact projects

Donors help young people realize their power to make the world better.

6. Research, Innovation & Curriculum Development

We fund research and content creation that advances:

• Student-driven learning

• Emotional, creative, and practical intelligence

• Digital literacy

• Equity and inclusion in education

• Collaborative learning frameworks

• Community-based learning models

Grants may support:

• Pilot programs

• Impact studies

• Innovative curriculum

• Documentation of best practices

Donors accelerate the future of learning.

7. Mission-Aligned Organizations & Partnerships

We support organizations that champion:

• Curiosity and Compassion

• Collaboration and Citizenship

• Inclusion

• Youth empowerment

• Creative and rigorous learning

We invest in partners who share our belief:
When people CARE, communities thrive.

❗ WHAT WE DO NOT FUND

To maintain IRS compliance and protect donor trust, we do NOT fund:

• Political campaigns

• Private benefits

• Personal living expenses

• Programs inconsistent with CARE values

• Organizations controlled by compensated individuals

• For-profit ventures lacking a charitable purpose

⭐ How Funding Decisions Are Made

Our Scholarship & Grant Committee evaluates all applications based on:

• Mission alignment

• Demonstrated financial need

• Program impact

• Equity and access

• Student/community benefit

This ensures fairness, transparency, and legal compliance.

⭐ How Your Donation Is Used

Simple. Transparent. Impactful.

Every dollar you give directly supports students, educators, and community learning programs rooted in care, collaboration, curiosity, and compassion.

We use donations in five main areas:

1. Student Scholarships (≈ 45%)

Helping students access caring, safe, student-driven learning environments.
Covers tuition, materials, leadership programs, and project-based learning.

2. Educator Training & Support (≈ 20%)

Developing compassionate, high-quality educators through:
training, coaching, certification, and professional development.

3. Microschool & Community Grants (≈ 20%)

Supporting community-based learning hubs with:
technology, materials, events, stipends, and inclusive programs.

4. Research & Innovation (≈ 5–10%)

Advancing the CARE Learning Framework and creating new curriculum, tools, and resources.

5. Essential Operations (≈ 5–10%)

Keeping programs safe, accessible, and sustainable with lean, responsible operations.
(No waste. No private benefit. No founder earns a salary for their nonprofit leadership.)

💛 Our Commitment

• Most funding goes directly to programs, not overhead.
  

• We remain transparent, ethical, and mission-aligned.
  

• Your donation has a real and immediate impact.

🌱 Your Gift Creates Change

You help:

• a student attend a microschool or educational program.

• an educator receive training,

• a teen lead a project,

• a family find community,

• and a learning ecosystem thrive.

Every dollar helps us build a culture of CARE.

In addition to receiving donations, we are currently developing volunteer and training programs. Check back soon for opportunities to get involved!

We are committed to providing equitable opportunities to caring education to those in need. We have a scholarship and grant committee that reviews scholarship and grant applications with clear rubrics aligned with our mission and vision. We will post scholarship and grant opportunities as they become available.