M-Pact Grantee Directory

Youth With Faces provides justice-impacted youth the skills needed to break the cycle of incarceration and create positive futures. Our vision is to foster a collaborative community where justice-impacted youth receive opportunities to explore their interests and talents while building character, connections and capabilities essential for their success.

Restore Education believes that postsecondary success is for everyone, that flexible pathways lead to success for every student, and that personal transformation is the key to persistence. We have over 15 years of experience providing adult education, workforce development services, and college prep to over 20,000 opportunity youth and off-track adults. Our mission is to restore individuals’ potential for success on their path to college and career through the transformative power of education.

Welcome to Shelby's Bridge where individuals with dis-ABILITIES live, work and play at the crossroads of supported independence. and long-term transition planning. We strive to create an atmosphere where our Friends and visitors alike experience overwhelming peace, build life-long friendships, and develop meaningful skills that bolster independence and confidence.

Austin 2030 is a network of PreK-12, higher education, non-profit, business, civic, and community leaders committed to improving education outcomes for Austin children and youth. We recognize that no one program or institution can single handedly solve the complex education challenges facing our community. Improving outcomes for Austin students requires strategic partnerships, alignment across sectors, shared accountability, and a long-term commitment to collaboration with students and families.

The mission of Teach Plus is to empower excellent, experienced, and diverse teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that advance equity, opportunity, and student success.

The Center for Pursuit promotes the pursuit of choice, growth, and independence for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, or similar conditions.

The Commit Partnership believes that through our collective actions, Dallas County can be an inclusive and prosperous region where economic opportunity is shared equitably rather than predicted by race, place, and socioeconomic status. Our True North Goal is that by 2040 at least half of all 25- to 34-year-old residents of Dallas County, irrespective of race, will earn a living wage.

Texas Wesleyan University, founded in 1890 in Fort Worth, is a United Methodist institution with a tradition in the liberal arts and sciences and a focus on professional and career preparation. Today, our mission is to develop students to their full potential as individuals and as members of the world community.

As a Hispanic-serving institution, University of Houston-Clear Lake prioritizes serving a diverse body of students in every aspect of their university experience. The Early Childhood Education Program is a research and theory-based, hands-on, early education program. Its purpose is to provide candidates with the opportunity to become leaders in the field of early childhood through innovative teaching and research practices while preparing them to be culturally responsive leaders and advocates.

Welcome Table is a source of community for neighbors creating abundance together in East Austin. We honor each other by nourishing mind, body, and spirit. Welcome Table faithfully advances a cycle of giving and receiving that began in 1941 with the founding of St. James Episcopal Church. Today our signature programs, Freedom Schools and Neighbor to Neighbor, demonstrate a deep commitment to Dr. King’s inclusive vision of Beloved Community.

The mission of Lena Pope is to equip children, families, caregivers, and community with a strong foundation through counseling, education, and behavior interventions. From infants to teens, Lena Pope offers services that improve child and family resiliency, decrease challenging behaviors, and improve school readiness and success. Our counseling, educational, and behavioral programs serve over 3,000 children and families every year.

Breakthrough Houston is an educational program that works with highly motivated, historically excluded students to achieve postsecondary success and empowers aspiring leaders to become educational advocates.

Educate Texas, an initiative of the Communities Foundation of Texas, is a statewide organization with a mission to increase academic achievement and educational equity by leading programs, policy, and partnerships. Our vision is that all Texas students, especially African American, Latino, and economically disadvantaged students, earn a college degree or credential that leads to a living wage and thriving communities.

We dedicate ourselves and our resources to ensuring that all students will be future-ready, having learned and attained their greatest possible educational potential.

College Possible Texas is a leading college access and success organization that empowers students to earn a degree. Our model pairs students with near-peer coaches and an evidence-based curriculum to tackle common college and degree completion barriers, all at no cost. Our students are 30% more likely to enroll in college after high school and three times more likely to earn a bachelor's degree than their peers from similar backgrounds.

The Dallas Education Foundation serves as the direct and designated philanthropic partner of the Dallas Independent School District. With a mission to inspire community investment to accelerate student success, we enable economic mobility for the district’s 140,000 students—nearly 90% of whom are economically disadvantaged—by supporting early learning, advancing literacy, and driving postsecondary success, as well as focusing on student wellness and championing our educators.

The Dallas Zoo's mission, "Engaging People & Saving Wildlife," connects guests with nature through immersive education programs, up-close experiences, a nature-based preschool, and volunteer opportunities. The Protecting the 12 program supports conservation in 24 countries, while local efforts focus on habitat restoration and native species breeding. Home to over 2,000 animals from 350 species, the zoo engages over a million visitors annually with the help of 350 staff and 750 volunteers.

Deans for Impact’s mission is to ensure that every child is taught by a well-prepared teacher. We do this by supporting educator-preparation programs to bring the science of learning into teaching practice; partnering with policymakers to ensure pathways into teaching are accessible, practice-based, and focused on instruction; and equipping leaders with the tools to address today’s most pressing challenges in educator preparation.

Texas State University is a public, student-centered research institution dedicated to excellence, discovery, and innovation. We create new knowledge, embrace a diversity of people and ideas, foster cultural and economic development, and educate our students to participate fully and freely in the communities of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Founded on the belief that partnering with communities to empower educators would lead to student success in school and in life; Empower supports community partners in designing, launching, and sustaining innovative schools and school systems that help students achieve long-term economic mobility. At the systems level, we work to transform state legislation, build community support, nurture systems-level leaders, and provide equitable K-12 and postsecondary opportunities for all students.

We believe our purpose is to anticipate and respond to the educational challenges of today’s educators. Our focus is on building capacity within ourselves and those we serve to ensure students are future-ready. Through collaboration, commitment, and enjoying the journey, we improve together. We believe every student has the right to highly effective schools, and we play a key role in supporting the continuous improvement of education.

Generation One’s mission is to champion strategic change in early childhood education. We serve our families and children through high quality early childhood education and mental health therapeutic support. Generation One is a community-based, Christian ministry serving a historically African American community characterized by generational poverty; high crime rates and unemployment; low levels of education.

Houston Community College is a leading educational institution offering a wide range of affordable, high-quality academic programs, workforce training and community-focused services. It provides students access to certificates, associate degrees, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. It emphasizes diversity, innovation, and student success through personalized learning pathways and support services, ensuring equitable access to education and career opportunities for all students.

Through the power of mentoring, Journey Forward Mentoring inspires and guides students to excel in school, progress in their careers, and contribute to their communities. We provide guidance, resources, and community to Dallas high school and postsecondary students to best ensure that our students not only enroll in a postsecondary path but complete their postsecondary education equipped with the necessary skills, tools, and network to pursue their chosen career paths.

Lionheart Children’s Academy is a non-profit Christian organization dedicated to transforming the lives of young children and their families through excellent early education and care. We are passionate about nurturing all areas of child development while supporting working families with quality, affordable childcare. Our dedicated educators ensure every Lionheart child experiences love, security, and joy while engaging in opportunities to grow and develop.

The Nehemiah Center is a multi-faceted community center that provides assistance to low-income families who are invested in seeking a better future for their children through education, emotional wellness and personal enrichment. The Nehemiah Center serves and follows children as toddlers through their college years by engaging and retaining family participation year after year, creating the opportunity to build trust and a sense of community through relationships.

New Heights is the first authorized dual enrollment public high school for adults 18-50 years of age in Texas. New Height's vision is to transform generations through increased access to education. In partnership with Tarrant County College (TCC), all New Heights students can earn their high school diploma, career certification, and college credits at no cost, resulting in a new career path and higher wages upon graduation.

NPower creates pathways to economic prosperity by launching digital careers for military veterans and young adults from underserved communities.

Through high-quality early childhood education (years 0-5) and caring family support, Opportunity School equips low-income children and their families to succeed in school and in life. Our two generational approach includes a nationally-accredited early learning program in a year-round program at two campuses and coming along side families to help them meet their goals.

Respite Care of San Antonio’s (RCSA) mission is to protect, love, build trust and nurture the growth of children with special needs and complex medical conditions while strengthening the families caring for them.

LONESTARP3 conducts collaborative education research, supports the translation of results to decision-makers at multiple levels, and builds capacity to equitably improve systems and outcomes for all Texas students.

Our Mission: AVANCE creates pathways to economic mobility for predominantly Latino families through high-quality, culturally responsive, two-generation programming that ensures school readiness for young children and opportunities for parents to build social and economic capital.

Or Vision: We envision a world where all children and families have equitable access to resources and opportunities to reach their fullest potential, transforming the communities in which we live.

Austin Voices for Education and Youth mobilizes the community to improve public education and expand opportunities for students and families. We work in partnership with community leaders, young people, parents, and educators to build successful schools and strong neighborhoods. Founded in 2003, Austin Voices 23 full-time staff support 20 campuses in Austin and 9 campuses in Dallas.

As a STEAM museum and informal educational provider and partner, we are committed to serving Central Texas, engaging in deep collaboration with community to support and promote school readiness and success, institutional connection, and cultural opportunity. Our vision is that all children cultivate a lifelong love of learning. Our mission is to lead the future of play-based STEAM learning experiences that inspire and equip all children to be confident, creative thinkers.

The Charles Butt Foundation believes a well-educated public is critical to an engaged citizenry, vibrant communities, and a strong workforce and economy. We serve as partners in capacity-building, working deeply with communities to empower them, their work, and their learning. Our statewide programs address persistent system-level challenges by piloting research-informed solutions that can be scaled and sustained beyond philanthropic investment.

At Literacy First, we view literacy as a human right and envision a world in which every child has the opportunity to become a confident, lifelong reader. We teach young children how to read, equipping them to excel in life and realize their dreams. Our work is driven by a commitment to embody the spirit of service, achieve quality impact, embrace community strengths, and nurture a supportive culture for our staff, partners, and participants. 

NextGen Talent’s mission is to boost the enrollment of low-income students and students of color in postsecondary programs that lead to well-paying jobs. To do this, we partner with college access+success organizations, high schools, and support organizations to deliver online tools and training to build the capacity of counselors to identify postsecondary programs aligned with student interests and strong labor market payoffs.

Paso del Norte Children's Development Center is a not for profit organization in El Paso, Texas. The organization was established in 1948. It is the mission of PdN Children's that we help children with special needs achieve their fullest potential. The vision is a world where all children thrive in an inclusive environment recognized by their abilities and talents, rather than their differences. We offer six different programs.

The mission of TexProtects is to advance public policy and local implementation to strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect. Our work includes leading policy work that strengthens families, by building the capacity of local providers to successfully support families, and managing various collaboratives. 

The mission of Todos Juntos Learning Center is to support the academic and social well-being of immigrant and refugee families through education, empowerment, and community support. Our vision is that Austin will be a city where every immigrant child will have the early education necessary to be successful in school and every immigrant parent will have the skills and resources they need to join the workforce, fully engage in their community, and support their children in school.

VIDA’s mission is to empower Rio Grande Valley residents to achieve economic prosperity through market-driven training, resources, and career pathways. Our vision is a well-trained, well-educated population ready for tomorrow’s jobs. Since 1995, VIDA has been providing a combination of financial assistance, intensive case management, and career counseling to economically disadvantaged adults to complete education and training in high-demand occupations.

The mission of Young Women's Preparatory Network is to support single-gender, college-preparatory, public education in Texas and beyond, giving young women the academic and leadership skills to achieve success in college and in life.

FirstGen Forward accelerates success for first-generation students in education, career, and life through collaborations with higher education, philanthropy, business, and government to eliminate the completion gap and broaden post-college opportunities.

The RISE Center for Liberation in Early Childhood Education makes it possible for all children to have access to a transformative early childhood education. Our vision is "happy and healthy families in a just world."

Dedicated to social and economic mobility, the Texas Success Center supports community college reform strategies that will empower Texans to rise out of poverty and achieve better life outcomes.

Transformation Waco (TW) is a nonprofit dedicated to addressing the comprehensive needs of students and their families through school readiness initiatives, wraparound services, and afterschool and summer programming. Our mission is to work with underserved schools to improve students’ academic, attendance, and behavioral outcomes by providing educational support, youth development, and family and community engagement with an infusion of wraparound health and social services.

Greenleaf Neurodiversity Community Center (Greenleaf NCC) is a hub for people with autism and related neurodivergent conditions to develop friendships, social skills, workplace readiness, and a sense of belonging so they reach their potential and thrive in the community, in the workplace, and in life.

We are a pk3-12 grade public education entity. Our high school is a P-TECH high school. We want to guide every student down a path that will lead to a high-wage, high-demand job after high school or after post-secondary choices. 

The mission of United Way for Greater Austin is to bring our community together to break economic barriers and build opportunity for all. For 100 years, we have been dedicated to providing families and individuals with the tools and resources they need to thrive. We envision our next century as one characterized by innovation, inclusivity, and impact in partnership with community voice and engagement so that everyone in Greater Austin has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Dallas College is the single-largest provider of undergraduate education in Dallas County. The Dallas College Foundation advances economic mobility for students in our community by channeling the power of philanthropy to lift Dallas College to new heights of innovation, excellence and equity.

City Year Dallas (CYD) recruits, trains, and supports a diverse group of young adults ages 18 – 25 to serve full-time as Corps Members (CMs) in historically underserved and underperforming schools, helping to ensure all children, regardless of race or economic background, receive an excellent education. Alongside teachers, CMs provide extra support on attendance, literacy, math, and social-emotional well-being to help students build the skills required to succeed and thrive.

Bold Idea creates access to computer science in under-resourced communities and prepares students for the technology careers of the future.

For more than 20 years, Breakthrough Central Texas has partnered with thousands of middle and high school students who aspire to be the first in their family to graduate with a degree or certificate. We make a radical, long-term commitment to students, to and through college, unlocking the power of education and a lifetime of opportunity. We support the whole student with personalized services, work closely with community partners, campuses, employers, and advocate for students with lawmakers.

Good Reason Houston is on a quest to make Houston the top public education city in the nation. We champion a bold, community-wide vision in the hope that all Houstonians join our movement to improve education. Our mission is to increase the number of students learning in great public schools. Our vision is that every child, in every neighborhood, excels in a world-class public school and thrives in the Houston of tomorrow.

The mission of YES Prep is to empower all Houston students to succeed in college and to pursue lives of opportunity.

The CAST mission is to reinvent schooling to maximize opportunities for students while preparing them for college and careers. Our vision is to create exemplars to address San Antonio’s persistent educational challenges and income inequality across all school districts. As a network of tuition-free, (5) career-themed high schools, one middle school, and one Pre-K to 12 Academy, CAST is dedicated to closing the gap on income inequality and nurturing San Antonio’s homegrown talent.

Read Up aims for every North Texas student to read at grade level by 3rd grade–regardless of zip code–setting a foundation for future success. Read Up brings together nonprofits (Beacon Hill, Catch Up & Read, Readers 2 Leaders, Reading Partners), schools, and community partners to align early reading programming with student and community needs. With our collaborative approach and shared vision, we achieve a more significant and sustainable impact than any single organization could alone.

Educational First Steps (EFS) creates and supports high-quality early learning environments that ignite the minds of children from birth to age five. Since 1990, EFS has aimed to help transform low-performing childcare centers in communities with the greatest need across North Texas into nationally accredited, high-quality early learning environments.

Our mission is to educate, motivate, and inspire all ages in North Texas by presenting aviation and space flight history and innovation through our comprehensive exhibits, collections, programming and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) curriculum.

St. Edward’s University (SEU) is an independent Catholic university that welcomes qualified students of all ages, backgrounds, and beliefs and serves a culturally diverse student body. Founded in 1885, SEU makes higher education accessible to students regardless of their background or ability to pay. A Hispanic- and Minority-Serving Institution, over one-third of SEU’s 2,700 undergraduate students are first-generation.

Promoting a culture of care for Texans with experience in foster care as they pursue post-secondary education through: • Network of liaisons and campus support programs • Education about resources and effective supports • Advocacy for the interests of students with experience in foster care • Research related to foster care and post-secondary education.

The Austin Ed Fund inspires the community to invest in Austin ISD. We believe every teacher should be supported, every student should be inspired and strong public schools should strengthen our community.

E3 Alliance’s mission is to transform education systems through data and collaboration so all students succeed. Founded in 2006, E3 Alliance is a nationally recognized, Central Texas-focused, collective-impact, data-driven collaboration of education stakeholders, including 15 independent school districts, eight institutions of higher education, and ~250+ community/industry partners working together to transform education systems cradle-to-career.

My Possibilities is a North Texas based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing continued education, employment, and health services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our mission is to empower these individuals to reach their full potential through a holistic approach, offering vocational training, personal growth opportunities, and a path to meaningful employment in an inclusive community.

Launched in 2015, School Empowerment Network (SEN) is a national non-profit organization whose vision is to create transformational schools where students are treasured, challenged, and inspired. SEN supports educational leaders in developing a vision for their schools, creating community-centered plans, and providing support to drive positive outcomes for all students.

Skillpoint Alliance’s mission is to provide a gateway for individuals to transform their lives through rigorous skills-based training and education. We provide low-income individuals with life-changing pathways out of poverty while supporting the local economy by meeting industry needs for qualified employees.

In collaboration with our West Dallas neighbors, Wesley-Rankin Community Center identifies and bridges gaps in education, health and skills development by providing multigenerational programs that empower families to access their full potential.

Big Thought is an impact education nonprofit that closes the opportunity gap by equipping all youth in marginalized communities with the skills and tools they need to imagine and create their best lives and world. Driven by its mission to make imagination a part of everyday learning, Big Thought has become a national model in arts education, out-of-school time systems, summer learning and juvenile justice intervention.

Catch Up & Read (CAR) addresses a critical need in Dallas, where only 34% of third-graders are meeting grade-level reading benchmarks. CAR's mission is to equip children from underserved communities to read on grade-level by the end of third grade. CAR's focus is to equip teachers with evidence-based literacy practices that give children from underserved communities the reading foundation they need to succeed in school and life.

Child Care Associates was founded more than 55 years ago to meet the needs of working families by providing high-quality child care options. Over the years, CCA has responded to the need of the community, adjusting programing to encompass Head Start, Early Head Start, PreK, child care and child care subsidies. In recent years, CCA has implemented several innovative pilot programs & models designed to strengthen the child care delivery systems and respond to the early educator workforce crisis.