Our story.
The Foundation’s story began in 1968 with entrepreneur Stewart Bainum. He wanted to give children living in poverty the opportunity to break the bonds of their circumstances through access to high-quality educational opportunities and services. See what we’re focused on now.
How do we help children succeed?
Let us count the ways.
We’re part researcher, part organizer, part educator, part investor. We inspire children to ask questions like, “What if?” and “Why not?” Questions that can change their future — and the world.
Our Services
We work with partners, parents and educators to offer services such as early learning, wrap-around support and knowledge building.
Knowledge Building
Wrap-Around Support
Early Learning
New Research: Early Literacy Leaves Lasting Impact
May 22, 2017
From bedtime stories with parents to read-aloud time with teachers, our culture places a heavy emphasis on book reading in childhood, particularly for infants and toddlers. And rightly so. This new...
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