Steven G. Seleznow

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation was formed in 1997 as the William H. Gates Foundation. In 1999, the foundation was renamed the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust was created in January 2000 through the merger of the Gates Learning Foundation, which worked to expand access to technology through public libraries and the William H. Gates Foundation, which focused on improving global health. The foundation participates in preventive approaches and collaborative endeavors with government, philanthropic and not-for-profit partners. Priority is given to grants that leverage additional support and serve as a catalyst for long-term, systemic change. The foundation also provides funds to promote greater equity in global health, education and public libraries. Through their partnerships in communities across the US, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is committed to raising the high school graduation rate and helping all students, regardless of race or family income. The foundation is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Venture Philanthropy Partners, Inc. operates as a philanthropic organization which invests in high-performing non-profits. The company was founded by Mark Robert Warner, Raul J. Fernandez and Mario M. Morino in 2000 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The Arizona Community Foundation, Inc. operates as a non profit organization that provides services to the community. It offers charitable giving, philanthropy, donor advised funds, estate planning, charitable bequests, legacy giving, and scholarship services. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ.

PeerForward, Inc. provides social services. It partners with schools and districts to strengthen college-going culture and increase college enrollment rates in the community. The company was founded by Keith Frome, J.B. Schramm and Derek Canty in 1993 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

District of Columbia Public Schools is a public school system that offers a range of services to students and families. DC Public Schools is currently enrolling students for the 2023-2024 school year and is preparing to open a new high school in August 2023. These services include mental health resources, career and technical education, athletics, and English learner support. The school system also provides food resources for families and hosts parent workshops on various topics. The school system is ultimately controlled by the District of Columbia.