For 25 years, DonorsChoose has proved that people are excited to help classrooms in need when they can choose where their money is going.
Through our platform, teachers request materials their students need, and funders give any amount to the requests that inspire them, and we deliver funded materials directly to the classroom. Teachers share the impact their new resources had on students through thank-you letters and photos.
And unlike other organizations, most of our funding comes from outside teachers’ networks of friends and family — including companies that want to target their giving to communities and subjects that matter to their brand. It’s turning action into impact, and we’re proud to work with organizations like Google, Allstate, and Riot Games to bring learning to life.
The secret ingredient? We take the time to get to know our teachers so our partners can make a measurable difference.
Every time a teacher submits a project to DonorsChoose, we receive data on that classroom: the number of students served, subject area, items requested, and more. We also receive a whole essay describing those students’ needs.
This robust data means that when your organization partners with us, your support gets personal. You decide exactly who, what, and where — and we take care of the rest. Reaching the communities you care about has never been simpler.
Here’s a snapshot of the teachers using our site to support their students in 2025:
More than 232,000 diverse teachers use DonorsChoose.Of teachers who’ve shared their demographic information with us, 38% are teachers of color, compared to 20% of teachers nationally. 29% are first generation college students, and more than half of the teachers who use DonorsChoose work in historically underserved schools.
Teachers use our site in all 50 states and Washington DC. The states with the most active teachers include California, Texas, New York, Colorado, and Florida.
Teacher users fall across all metro types. The highest percentage of users falls in urban areas, followed by suburban areas, and rural communities.
Teachers across all grade levels use our site. Elementary school teachers make up the majority of our users due to their students’ high need for hands-on learning materials.
No matter the subject, teachers need supplies so their students can level up. Of all the projects logged on DonorsChoose, these five subjects have the highest number of teacher supply requests.
Teachers shop from 22 vendors to get the exact materials that meet students’ unique needs. Teachers are in total control of the supplies they receive, and these are the top five types of requested resources:
When you’re a DonorsChoose partner, your generosity reaches people in the communities you care about.
Our team is excited to create a custom partnership targeting your support to achieve your company’s impact and business goals. Contact our team through our Partner Center to learn more.
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