EDUCATION = EQUALITY
At Equal ED, we believe that true equality begins with access to education.
Our 501(c)(3) nonprofit offers a revolutionary approach, providing a 65% direct payout to student fundraisers ensuring that support goes directly into the hands of those who need it most.
Our 501(c)(3) nonprofit offers a revolutionary approach, providing a 65% direct payout to student fundraisers ensuring that support goes directly into the hands of those who need it most.
Equal ED’s innovative structure directly challenges the failures of traditional education funding models, which often prioritize administrative costs and high executive salaries over direct student aid.
Unlike others, we maximize the impact of every dollar, ensuring that most of the support directly benefits students. By supporting Equal ED, donors invest in a model that has proven results—putting resources in the hands of students, helping them stay in school, reduce debt, and access degrees that lead to better-paying careers.
Unlike others, we maximize the impact of every dollar, ensuring that most of the support directly benefits students. By supporting Equal ED, donors invest in a model that has proven results—putting resources in the hands of students, helping them stay in school, reduce debt, and access degrees that lead to better-paying careers.
Equal ED is a mission-driven 501(c)(3) non-profit determined to make the American Dream attainable for all, regardless of socioeconomic background. Our commitment to funding our mission pioneered a unique and innovative fundraising structure designed to generate the necessary funding to eliminate barriers from higher education.
Our fundraising model doesn't just do things differently than any other nonprofit in the history of fundraising, it does it better. Our innovative approach ensures your investment directly supports students, providing immediate and impactful assistance until legislative changes can provide a long-term solution. Education is the great equalizer; this is how we turn the tide.
Our fundraising model doesn't just do things differently than any other nonprofit in the history of fundraising, it does it better. Our innovative approach ensures your investment directly supports students, providing immediate and impactful assistance until legislative changes can provide a long-term solution. Education is the great equalizer; this is how we turn the tide.
How Equal ED Helps Bridge the Gap
Equal ED’s commission-based fundraising model gives students the opportunity to raise funds for advanced degrees, allowing them to break through financial barriers that have historically prevented many from continuing their education.
Filling Workforce Gaps:
By supporting Oregon residents in pursuing master’s and doctorate degrees, Equal ED is directly addressing critical workforce shortages.
Increasing Economic Mobility:
Graduates with advanced degrees tend to earn higher wages, contributing more to state taxes and reducing reliance on social services.