DonorsChoose
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About
DonorsChoose is a nonprofit crowdfunding platform that connects public school teachers in high-need communities with donors who want to fund classroom supplies and materials. Teachers post requests for books, pencils, technology, and other essentials, and donors of any amount can contribute directly to those projects. The platform provides full transparency on how donations are spent and has earned top ratings from major charity watchdogs.
Problem
Teachers in high-need communities lack funding for basic classroom supplies and materials their students need to succeed.
For
Public school teachers and donors who want to support classrooms
How it works
Teachers post project requests for specific classroom needs, and donors browse and fund those projects directly through the platform.
Business model
free
Status
launched
Launched
2000
Founders
- Charles Best