50can Incorporated
50CAN is a national education advocacy nonprofit based in Washington, DC that builds and manages state-based advocacy campaigns, supports education entrepreneurs through fiscal sponsorship and builders programs, and runs fellowship and communications programs to develop advocates and leaders.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
An education nonprofit or charter school network running summer learning or direct service programs, especially organizations operating in the states the funder targets.
Good Fit
- • Operates a large-scale summer learning program or summer boost-style academic intervention.
- • Is a charter school network or education nonprofit with capacity to manage multi-site grants.
- • Works in states the funder already funds heavily (for example New York, Texas, Tennessee, DC, Maryland).
- • Can demonstrate measurable program delivery and rapid scale or replication potential.
Geography
Observed giving in the latest year covered 11 states, so grants are distributed across multiple states though one state received about 44% of dollars.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 197 distinct recipients funded, low dollar concentration at the top (top one ~4%, top five ~17%), and substantial returning and new recipients, indicating a broad and diverse recipient set.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows dozens of new recipients (43 in 2024 and 126 in 2023), which indicates unfamiliar applicants have entered the portfolio; there are no formal application guidelines posted, but contact routes exist on the website.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
