With the support of our partners, Higher Achievement has reached more than 10,000 youth in the past 45 years. When we come together we can do more than we can alone, and Higher Achievement is thrilled to work with partners who share our commitment to purposefully serve our communities.
Partners & Supporters
Learn24
Learn24 supports out-of-school time programs to ensure that youth in Washington, DC, have access to quality educational and enrichment opportunities beyond the school day.
Helping Hands Society
The Helping Hands Society of Greater Washington is dedicated to having a positive impact on the lives of the citizens, especially children, of the Washington DC metropolitan area, through community service.
Leidos
Leidos is a center sponsor, providing financial and volunteer support for our scholars.
LSM
Lehman Smith McLeish (LSM) is a center sponsor, providing financial and volunteer support for our scholars.
JBG SMITH Cares
JBG Smith is a center sponsor, providing financial and volunteer support for our scholars.
Prince George’s County Community Partnership Grants
The Prince George’s County Office of the County Executive stands up for scholars by providing financial support for our Greenbelt center.
2U
2U sponsors DC Metro’s Greenbelt Achievement Center, providing financial and volunteer support for our scholars.
A. James and Alice B. Clark Foundation
The A. James and Alice B. Clark Foundation sponsors DC Metro’s Ward 1 Achievement Center, providing financial and volunteer support for our scholars.
Alexandria City Public Schools
ACPS supports Higher Achievement as a host to our Alexandria Achievement Center.
Allegis
Allegis commits to service in Baltimore as a corporate sponsor of Higher Achievement.
Altria
Altria helps close the opportunity gap at Higher Achievement Richmond as a corporate sponsor.
Anne L. and George H. Clapp Charitable and Education Trust
The Charitable and Education Trust demonstrates its dedication youth education as we work together to close the opportunity gap.
Baltimore City Public Schools
BCPS hosts our Baltimore Achievement Centers. Working alongside the city’s Blueprint for Success, we help our scholars develop the skills to succeed.
Baltimore Gas and Electric
BGE commits to service as a high-level corporate sponsor, collaborating with our college and workforce development pipeline through Shadow Days and participating in the MLK Day of Service.
Baltimore Women’s Giving Circle
The Baltimore Women’s Giving Circle demonstrates its dedication empowering Baltimore women to achieve self-sufficiency as we work to together close the opportunity gap.
Bates White Economic Consulting
Bates White commits to service in the DC Metro area as a corporate partner and mentor partner with a focus on Higher Achievement’s Ward 8 Center.
Bon Secours Foundation
Bon Secours Foundation demonstrates its dedication to enhancing community health through partnerships as we work together to close the opportunity gap.
Brookfield Foundation
The Brookfield Foundation demonstrates its dedication to youth enrichment as we work together to close the opportunity gap.
BrownGreer PLC
Brown Greer PLC commits to service in Richmond as a corporate sponsor of Higher Achievement.
Capital One
Capital One commits to service in DC Metro and Richmond as a corporate sponsor of Higher Achievement.
Capital One Coders
Capital One Coders is dedicated to exposing middle school students to technology by partnering with programs like Higher Achievement to foster a focus in software engineering.
Cap Tech
Cap Tech commits to service in Richmond as a corporate sponsor of Higher Achievement.
Carmax Foundation
Carmax Foundation demonstrates its dedication to investing in the local community as we work together to close the opportunity gap.
Charles Crane Family Foundation
The Foundation demonstrates its dedication to Jewish education and violence prevention programs in Baltimore as we work to together close the opportunity gap.
Cherry Bekaert LLP
Cherry Bekaert LLP commits to service in Richmond as a corporate sponsor of Higher Achievement.
Clark Construction Group
Clark Construction Group sponsors DC Metro’s Ward 1 Achievement Center, providing financial and volunteer support for our scholars.
The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond
The Community Foundation for Greater Richmond demonstrates its dedication to giving individuals the opportunity to succeed as we work together to close the opportunity gap.
DAP Products
DAP commits to service as a corporate sponsor, collaborating with our college and workforce development pipeline through Shadow Days and participating in the MLK Day of Service.
The David and Barbara B. Hirschhorn Foundation, Inc.
The Foundation demonstrates its dedication to expanding educational opportunities for all youth as we work to together close the opportunity gap.
District of Columbia Public Schools
DCPS supports Higher Achievement through funding opportunities and as a host to our DC Achievement Centers.
Dominion Energy
Dominion Energy is committed to helping all scholars achievement more, partnering with Higher Achievement as a corporate sponsor.
Eden Hall Foundation
The Eden Hall Foundation demonstrates its dedication to education as a tool to change lives in West End as we work together to close the opportunity gap.
EQT Foundation
The EQT Foundation demonstrates its dedication to direct community impact as a funder of our Summer Academy as we work together to close the opportunity gap.
Family League of Baltimore
Family League partners with Higher Achievement by investing in social change and supporting our work in creating lasting outcomes for youth in Baltimore.
Fan District Association
The Fan District Association demonstrates its dedication to community enrichment as we work together to close the opportunity gap.
Future Centers RVA
RVA Future Centers is dedicated to helping RPS high school graduates access quality opportunities, partnering with Higher Achievement to help all scholars achieve more.
Goldsmith Family Foundation
The Goldsmith Family Foundation demonstrates its dedication to providing educational and cultural opportunities as we work to together close the opportunity gap.
The Grable Foundation
The Grable Foundation demonstrates its dedication youth development as we work together to close the opportunity gap.
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Inc.
The Foundation demonstrates its dedication to meeting the basic needs of people experiencing poverty as we work together to close the opportunity gap.
Henry and Ruth B. Rosenberg Foundation
The Foundation demonstrates its dedication to supporting youth development in Baltimore as we work to together close the opportunity gap.
Henry C. Frick Educational Fund of the Buhl Foundation
Through the Henry C. Frick Education Fund, the Buhl Foundation demonstrates its dedication to ensuring access to quality education as we work together to close the opportunity gap.
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield commits to service in Pittsburgh as a sponsor of Higher Achievement’s Love Out Loud poetry event and our Summer Academy Olympics of the Mind.
Hoffberger Family Philanthropies
Hoffberger Family Philanthropies demonstrates its dedication to meeting the needs of the Baltimore community as we work to together close the opportunity gap.
Jack Buncher Foundation
The Jack Buncher Foundation demonstrates its dedication to the Pittsburgh community as we work together to close the opportunity gap.
James Madison University
James Madison University is a Summer Academy college trip host, giving scholars the opportunity to experience higher education.
Jewish Women’s Giving Foundation
The Jewish Women’s Giving Foundation demonstrates its dedication to social change for Baltimore girls as we work to together close the opportunity gap.
Johns Hopkins University
Mentors from Johns Hopkins University support scholars in Higher Achievement’s Afterschool Academy.
Lakeland Elementary/Middle School
Lakeland partners with Higher Achievement as an Achievement Center host school.
Lois & Richard England Family Foundation
The Foundation demonstrates its dedication to serving middle youth in DC through out-of-school programs as we work to together close the opportunity gap.
Longwood University
Longwood University is a Summer Academy college trip host, giving scholars the opportunity to experience higher education.
M&T Bank
M&T Bank commits to service in Baltimore as a corporate sponsor of Higher Achievement, collaborating with our college and workforce development pipeline through Shadow Days
Maryland State Department of Education
The Maryland State Department of Education is a change-agent for youth, supporting Higher Achievement as we create educational opportunities for Baltimore students.
Massey Charitable Trust
The Massey Charitable Trust demonstrates its dedication to the Pittsburgh community as we work together to close the opportunity gap.
Mayer Brown
Mayer Brown is a center sponsor, providing financial and volunteer support for our scholars.
Mayor’s Youth Alliance
Mayor’s Youth Academy is designed to develop Richmond’s Future leaders and workforce, partnering with Higher Achievement to help all scholars achieve more.
McAuley Ministries
McAuley Ministries demonstrates its dedication to addressing community needs in the Hill District as we work together to close the opportunity gap.
McKinsey & Company
McKinsey & Company demonstrates its dedication to giving back to pressing social issues as a financial and enrichment supporter of Higher Achievement’s summer programming.
Memorial Foundation for Children
The Memorial Foundation for Children demonstrates its dedication to addressing education, health and wellness in Richmond as we work together to close the opportunity gap.
Miles & Stockbridge
Miles & Stockbridge commits to service in Baltimore as a corporate sponsor of Higher Achievement.
Motorsports Charities, Inc
Motorsports Charities demonstrates its dedication to youth, education and recreation efforts in Richmond as we work together to close the opportunity gap.
New York Life
New York Life and the New York Life Foundation support Higher Achievement programming across affiliates.
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
Northrop Grumman demonstrates its dedication to education programs advancing STEM as we work together to close the opportunity gap.
Oak Hill Consultants
Oak Hill Consultants commits to service in Richmond as a corporate sponsor of Higher Achievement
Partnership for the Future
Partnership for the Future provides resources for students with limited means who have their sights set on college, partnering with Higher Achievement to help all scholars achieve more.
The Pittsburgh Foundation
The Pittsburgh Foundation demonstrates its dedication to addressing the critical needs of Pittsburgh as we work together to close the opportunity gap.
PNC Charitable Trusts
PNC Charitable Trusts demonstrates its dedication to addressing community needs through direct service as we work together to close the opportunity gap.
PPG Industries
PPG Industries demonstrates its dedication to education and community sustainability as we work together to close the opportunity gap.
Prince George’s County Public Schools
PGCPS supports Higher Achievement through funding opportunities and as a host to our Greenbelt Achievement Center.
Publix
Publix commits to service in Richmond as a corporate sponsor of Higher Achievement.
PwC Charitable Foundation
The PwC Charitable Foundation demonstrates its dedication to driving impact for underserved populations as we work together to close the opportunity gap.
REB Foundation
The REB Foundation demonstrates its dedication to education and community causes as we work together to close the opportunity gap.
Richard King Mellon Foundation
The Richard King Mellon Foundation demonstrates its dedication to investing in the future of Homewood as we work together to close the opportunity gap.
The Richmond Kickers
The Richmond Kickers is committed to community engagement, showing Higher Achievement scholars skills to develop a healthy lifestyle through soccer.
Richmond Public Schools
RPS supports Higher Achievement as a host to our Richmond Achievement Centers.
Richmond Young Professionals
Richmond Young Professionals is dedicated to volunteer efforts that have a lasting impact on people, partnering with Higher Achievement to help all scholars achieve more.
Robert Leroy and Lucy Williams Atwell Foundation
The Robert Leroy and Lucy Williams Atwell Foundation demonstrates its dedication to educational enrichment as we work together to close the opportunity gap.
Robins Foundation
Robins Foundation demonstrates its dedication to improving the lives of Richmond children in vulnerable circumstances as we work together to close the opportunity gap.
Roy A. Hunt Foundation
The Roy A. Hunt Foundation demonstrates its dedication to improving quality of life through philanthropy as we work together to close the opportunity gap.
Sagamore Development
Sagamore Development commits to service in Baltimore as a corporate sponsor of Higher Achievement.
Saul Ewing Arnstein Lehr
Saul Ewing Arnstein Lehr commits to service in Baltimore as a corporate sponsor of Higher Achievement.
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps supports programs like Higher Achievement that provide meaningful service opportunities through partnerships and volunteer initiatives.
Snee Reinhardt Foundation
The Snee Reinhardt Foundation demonstrates its dedication to impactful service in the greater Pittsburgh community as we work together to close the opportunity gap.
T. Rowe Price Foundation
The T. Rowe Price Foundation demonstrates its dedication to programs that advance youth academic achievement as we work to together close the opportunity gap.
Thalhimer Family Fund
The Thalhimer Family Fund demonstrates its dedication to youth enrichment as we work together to close the opportunity gap.
Thompson, Siegel & Walmsley
Thompson, Siegel & Walmsley commits to service in Richmond as a corporate sponsor of Higher Achievement.
TowneBank
TowneBank commits to service in Richmond as a corporate sponsor of Higher Achievement.
Towson University
Mentors from Towson University support scholars in Higher Achievement’s Afterschool Academy.
Tredegar Corporation
Tredegar Corporation commits to service in Richmond as a corporate sponsor of Higher Achievement.
United Way of Allegheny County
The United Way of Allegheny County demonstrates its dedication to equality in the Hill District as we work together to bridge the opportunity gap.
United Way of Central Maryland
The United way demonstrates its dedication to a world where everyone has the opportunity to succeed as we work together to close the opportunity gap.
United Way of Greater Richmond and Petersburg
The United Way demonstrates its dedication to equality as we work together to bridge the opportunity gap.
University of Richmond
University of Richmond is a Summer Academy college trip host, giving scholars the opportunity to experience higher education.
UPMC Center for Engagement and Inclusion
The UPMC Center for Engagement and Inclusion commits to service in Pittsburgh as a corporate sponsor of Higher Achievement.
Urban League of Richmond
The Urban League works for social and economic equality through advocacy, collaboration, direct services, and research, partnering with Higher Achievement to help all scholars achieve more.
Venable Foundation, Inc.
The Foundation demonstrates its dedication to educational, artistic, and cultural organizations as we work to together close the opportunity gap.
Virginia State University
Virginia State University is a Summer Academy college trip host, giving scholars the opportunity to experience higher education.
Virginia Department of Education
The Virginia Department of Education is a change-agent for youth in Richmond, supporting Higher Achievement as we work together to close the opportunity gap.
Virginia Union University
Virginia Union University is a Summer Academy college trip host, giving scholars the opportunity to experience higher education.
Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation
The Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation commits to service in Richmond as a corporate sponsor of Higher Achievement.
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo commits to service in Baltimore, DC Metro, and Richmond as a corporate sponsor of Higher Achievement.
The Wilson Group
The Wilson Group commits to service in Pittsburgh by donating the use of copy machines to Higher Achievement.
YMCA of Richmond
The YMCA is committed to building strong kids, families, and communities, partnering with Higher Achievement to help all scholars achieve more.