Donors & Partners
We are deeply grateful for the support of the following like-minded organizations, corporations, individuals, and foundations who enable us to serve more youth from low-income backgrounds annually than any other education and travel organization in the United States.
Lead Funding Partners
United Airlines
United Airlines invests in the communities where our customers live and work. The company utilizes its employees, planes and network to break down barriers and promote inclusion, and help future generations find value in our differences to make positive social change.
Away
Away makes thoughtfully designed luggage, bags, and travel essentials for every type of journey. They believe that travel makes the world a better place and are committed to making it accessible to those who might benefit from it the most.
Snap Inc.
Snap Inc. is a camera company and the parent company of Snapchat, Spectacles, and Bitmoji. Their products empower people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. Snap has been a proud supporter of Global Glimpse since 2019 and has helped make travel and global experiences possible for nearly 100 students to date.
The Heckscher Foundation for Children
The Heckscher Foundation was founded in 1921 to promote the welfare of children in New York and elsewhere throughout the United States. Today, it provides grants to youth-serving organizations in the fields of education, family services, child welfare, health, arts and recreation.
The Charles Hayden Foundation
The Charles Hayden Foundation seeks to promote the mental, moral and physical development of children and youth ages five to eighteen in the metropolitan area of New York and the City of Boston. Their focus is on those institutions and programs serving youth most at risk of not reaching their full potential, especially youth in low-income communities.
Donors
Thanks to the support of thousands of donors and community partners, we have raised and awarded over $13M in scholarships for students participating in the Global Glimpse program!
Platinum Sponsor
$1,000,000+
United Airlines
World Champions
$100,000- $1,000,000
Heckscher Foundation for Children
Snap Inc
Away
Community Leaders
$50,000 – $100,000
Uber
Janey Fund
Impact Circles
$10,000 – $49,999
Samantha and Scott Zinober
JFL Fund
Barry and Wendy Meyer
John Bouymaster
Peter Read
Scott Earthy
Christine Hull
SD Trombetta Foundation
Quest Foundation
Irene E. and George A Davis Foundation
Ida and William Rosenthal Foundation
Frank Stanley Beveridge Foundation
Edwin Gould Foundation
Charles Hayden Foundation
Doge & Cox
Bengier Foundation
Social Innovators
$2,500 – $10,000
Roy A Hunt Foundation
Shortino Foundation
OSA Foundation
Betty and Jack Schafer
Emily and Antoine van Agtmael
Brian Requarth
Delanie Read
Anne Wedner
Cori Duncan
David R. Pesuit
Pete and Sally Masucci
Todd Miller
Global Citizens
$1,000 – $2,500
Charles Sasser
Chia Collins
Patrick Lawler
Craig Lewis
Francisco Isla
Ian Irvine & Judy Salpeter
Jennie Chang
Joseph Kennedy
Kevin Berg
Matt Huntington
Rachel Gress
Tiffany Chow
Andrew Rothman
Program Partners
Summer Search
Summer Search is dedicated to helping low-income youth build the confidence, character and skills needed to complete college and achieve their full potential.
Diversity Abroad Network
Diversity Abroad is the leading professional consortium of educational institutions, government agencies, for-profit and non-profit organizations dedicated to advancing diversity and inclusive good practices that increase access, achieve equitable diversity and foster inclusive excellence in global education.
Beyond 12
Beyond 12 is increasing the number of low-income, first-generation, and historically under-represented students who graduate from college. In partnership with high schools and colleges, our technology platform and our coaches together provide students with the academic, social, and emotional support they need to succeed in higher education and in life.
Global Citizen Year
Global Citizen Year is a premier global bridge year program designed to unleash the potential of the next generation of young Americans as authentic leaders and effective agents of change.
LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network with 722+ million members in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. Their vision is to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce by connecting the world’s professionals to make them more productive and successful.
Verto Education
Verto Education was founded to make travel the path of least resistance to a college education (and degree). They believe in inclusion, transparency, access, equity and, above all, the power of travel to foster empathy and kindness across cultures.
World Savvy: Curriculum Development Partner
World Savvy educates and engages youth in community and world affairs, to learn, work and thrive as responsible global citizens in the 21st century.
Amigos de las Américas
Amigos de las Américas inspires and builds young leaders through collaborative community development and immersion in cross-cultural experiences.
The Academy Group
Fueled by the belief that talent is ubiquitous, the Academy Group unlocks opportunity for young people from the most resilient communities to realize their full potential.
SEO Scholars
SEO Scholars creates a more equitable society by closing the
academic and opportunity gap for motivated young people, setting
the standard for academics, mentorship, community, positive peer pressure, and a powerful, lifelong network.