EDUCATION
WITHOUT
BARRIERS
“Education has always been a fundamental value in our family. Access to education empowers individuals with knowledge and skills, fosters critical thinking, promotes social awareness, and contributes to security and economic growth.
Education can help bridge socioeconomic gaps by providing opportunities for upward mobility, promoting understanding, tolerance, and a more equal and inclusive society.
As a Foundation, it is our great hope that funding education opportunities for others will contribute to a more peaceful and secure world.”
– Cheri Beck
Education is one of the most powerful tools to shape the future. It fuels ambition, expands opportunities, and helps people build lives that are both fulfilling and secure.
This year, we’re prioritizing efforts to support:
Expanding access to learning opportunities for kids in the U.S., ensuring that all children, regardless of background, can access education, arts, sports, and enrichment experiences that set them up for long-term success.
Investing in education as an equalizer internationally, helping students unlock future opportunities by ensuring access to quality teachers, learning environments, and the tools they need to thrive.
We believe education is as fundamental as a roof over your head—one of the most essential tools for a successful life. By removing barriers and creating opportunities, we aim to ensure that every learner, no matter their starting point, can dream big and build the future they imagine for themselves.
Banner photo: International Rescue Committee
MEET OUR
GRANTEES
We partner with organizations that turn bold ideas into action, creating lasting impact in the communities they serve. Explore the organizations we support and the work they’re leading.
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The mission of the International Rescue Committee is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster, including the climate crisis, to survive, recover and gain control over their future.
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We believe the early years are formative for every child. As refugees and new Americans build their lives in Salt Lake City, we want to ensure their children have the same chance at success as any other child. That’s why we’ve been proud to support the International Rescue Committee’s early childhood development program for several years.
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Youth United expands access to high-quality extracurricular and enrichment opportunities for Park City youth, regardless of family income. Through sports, arts, academic programs, and leadership development, the program helps young people build confidence, skills, and a strong sense of belonging.
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We chose to renew our support for Youth United because it ensures school-age children in Park City, Utah can participate fully in sports, recreation, and enrichment opportunities, regardless of a family’s ability to pay for fees or equipment. These experiences help young people build confidence, community, and a strong sense of belonging.
From skiing, ice skating, hockey, and mountain biking to in-school programs like sports teams, music, debate, and Model UN, Youth United removes financial barriers so local youth can discover their strengths, develop new skills, and carry those experiences with them into adulthood.
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Room to Read works to improve literacy and gender equality in education by supporting children’s foundational reading skills and empowering girls to complete secondary school. Their evidence-based programs strengthen education systems so children can build lasting skills that unlock opportunity throughout their lives.
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We chose to support Room to Read because of their strong, evidence-backed commitment to early-grade literacy and girls’ education. What stands out most is how deeply they invest in the foundations that shape a child’s entire educational journey: skilled teachers, effective learning environments, and community partnerships. Their work in Tanzania reflects a thoughtful, long-term approach to helping students build the skills and confidence that open doors throughout their lives.
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Imagine Worldwide partners with governments to ensure children in low-resource settings learn foundational literacy and numeracy. Through personalized, technology-enabled learning, their approach meets each child where they are and helps them build the basic skills needed to succeed in school and beyond.
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What drew us to Imagine Worldwide is the deeply personalized nature of their approach. Their tablet-based model adapts to each child’s pace and skill level, ensuring learners receive support that meets them exactly where they are. In many classrooms, this is one of the only opportunities a student has to receive individualized guidance on foundational reading and math. We value how Imagine Worldwide combines strong evidence, thoughtful technology design, and a commitment to reaching learners who are often left behind by group-based instruction.