When students enter high school as proficient, confident readers and writers, they are more likely to excel in school, advance economically, and help their families and communities thrive. 📗 That’s why Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies is dedicated to ensuring all students receive a high-quality K-8 literacy #education. We place a special emphasis on supporting Black and Latino students from low-income communities and multilingual learners who face disproportionate barriers to success. This school year and beyond, our grantees are working to expand access to effective #literacyinstruction and open doors to social and economic opportunity for these students. Explore their work. ⤵️ Richmond Public Schools: https://lnkd.in/eegQeJBx Magpie Literacy: www.magpie.org EL Education: www.eleducation.org SEAL (Sobrato Early Academic Language): www.seal.org
Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies
Philanthropy
Working to achieve more just and inclusive societies
About us
At Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies, we partner with our grantees in the United States and Israel to pursue more just and inclusive societies. In the U.S., we aim to advance racial, gender and economic equity through investments in criminal justice, democracy and voting rights, K-12 public education, gender and reproductive equity and the family’s hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma. We also invest in fostering a more joyful and diverse Jewish community. In Israel, we work toward a secure homeland for the Jewish people, a thriving democracy and an inclusive society that cares for its most vulnerable. Charles and Lynn Schusterman established the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation in 1987 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In 2021, we updated our name to Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies to reflect the full range of the Schusterman family’s philanthropic and advocacy work. Under the leadership of Stacy Schusterman, we invest in leaders, organizations and U.S. public policy to drive long-term systemic change. Our team works with grantees, experts, civic institutions and governments to create pathways to greater equity and inclusion. Our work is inspired by our founders’ commitment to pursue justice, repair the world and ensure all people are treated with dignity and respect. Our team members bring a wide range of professional expertise, cultural backgrounds, lived experiences and perspectives to our work. To learn more about Schusterman Family Philanthropies, visit www.schusterman.org. To explore career opportunities at Schusterman, visit https://www.schusterman.org/who-we-are/careers.
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http://www.schusterman.org/
External link for Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies
- Industry
- Philanthropy
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1987
- Specialties
- Philanthropy, Democracy and Voting Rights, Criminal Justice, Education, Jewish Community, Gender and Reproductive Equity, Tulsa, and Israel
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Employees at Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies
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SooJi Min-Maranda
Executive Director at ALEPH: Alliance for Jewish Renewal
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Nimish Sheth
Data Foundation, Data Quality, Analytics | Strategy, Advisory, Leadership
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Julia Kohn
Mission-Driven Leader | Impact Evaluator | Strategist
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Julie Mikuta
President, Education at Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation
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Today marks a pivotal moment in the community violence intervention (CVI) movement! Leaders and advocates have unveiled the historic CVI Action Plan, the first comprehensive guide for centering CVI as a crucial pillar in the public safety ecosystem. Endorsed by 134 signees and informed by hundreds of experts, this plan aims to save lives, reduce violence in Black and brown communities, and support dedicated CVI workers. “With public health crises like tobacco use and car crashes, we have seen first-hand the impact that a coordinated response at the local, state, and federal levels can have on saving lives,” said Fatimah Loren Dreier executive director of the Health Alliance Violence Intervention. “CVI strategies are no different. This coordinated approach—including hospital-based violence intervention programs, violence focused trauma-informed support, and street outreach—employs the tools of public health to break the cycle of violence, save lives, and transform the most impacted communities.” The HAVI is proud to have served for the past year as a member of the coordinating committee for the report, serving alongside the The National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform (NICJR) and Community Justice Action Fund and joined in May 2024 by the Community-based Public Safety Collective and the Urban Peace Institute. Read the full report to learn more about the ambitious goals and strategies set forth to end the gun violence epidemic and join us in taking unified action: buff.ly/4dOD68h #CommunityViolenceIntervention #PublicSafety #EndGunViolence #CVIActionPlan
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Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies reposted this
#ICYMI: The Community Violence Intervention (CVI) Action Plan is a groundbreaking effort to save lives and reduce violence in Black and Brown communities. For the first time, leaders across the CVI ecosystem united to craft a community-led vision, set ambitious goals, and shape strategies that will drive change. 🛡️ Supported by Community Justice Action Fund, Community Based Public Safety Collective, HAVI, The National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform (NICJR), and Urban Peace Institute, this report lays the foundation for sustained philanthropic and public investment. Explore how we can all take action to end violence today. www.cviactionplan.com #CVIActionPlan #EndViolence #PublicSafety #CVI #Publichealth #BlackAndBrownCommunities #CommunityJustice
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This #WomensEqualityDay, we celebrate the work our grantees lead to build a world in which women and all people have freedom and control over their bodies, equal political and economic power, and safety in all aspects of their lives. While Women’s Equality Day marks 104 years since the 19th Amendment granted white women the right to vote, the journey to full equality continues. For decades, women of color, including Black, Indigenous, Asian American and Latina women, have faced systemic barriers to political participation. Yet, research shows that when women are decision makers, communities are healthier, governments function more effectively, and businesses thrive. Coming days after Vice President Kamala Harris made history as the first woman of color to accept a major political party’s nomination for president, this year’s observance is especially powerful. Today, we honor the incredible progress made, the leaders and organizations that have fueled it and the work that remains ahead to achieve true equality.
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Ready to elevate your leadership in the Jewish nonprofit sector? Our grantee, Leading Edge, offers a digital library filled with resources to help you lead with purpose and build a thriving organization—whether you're looking to boost connection and morale during challenging times or foster an inclusive and effective board. Explore their resources today ➡ https://bit.ly/4dwtKhJ. #LeadershipDevelopment #JewishNonprofits #OrganizationalExcellence
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The power of community violence intervention (CVI) is catching on across the U.S., with more cities stepping up to create safer neighborhoods. 🏘️ Organizations like The National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform (NICJR) play an instrumental role in driving this change. By providing essential evidence and support, they help cities adopt effective public safety strategies like CVI, which engages directly with at-risk individuals to prevent violence. Explore how NICJR's findings helped transform Austin's approach to gun violence. #CVI #GunViolence #CriminalJusticeReform
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With the election fast approaching, our grantees Repair the World and A More Perfect Union: The Jewish Partnership for Democracy are leading the charge to mobilize volunteers for civic duty. Their innovative tool, the Democracy Ballot, offers a menu of options to empower Jewish community members to take their first step into action, from poll-working to other forms of #civicengagement. Embodying our core values of justice (tzedek), repairing the world (tikkun olam), and treating all with dignity (derekh eretz), these grantees are working to ensure a fair and accessible voting process for all. Thank you, grantees!
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Fill in the blank: The United States is one of ___ countries worldwide that does not guarantee paid family and medical leave. 🌏 This surprising fact was spotlighted in a petition led by our grantees, Paid Leave for All and MomsRising.org, in partnership with Glamour magazine. The petition garnered over 55,000 signatures and was delivered to Congress last month. Find the answer here: https://lnkd.in/eh-8Gh8q.
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While the path to securing reproductive rights for all often feels like an uphill battle, the efforts of our incredible grantees, including National Women's Law Center and Planned Parenthood Federation of America, are bringing us closer to a world so many of us aspire to live in: A world in which all women have full access to contraception, abortion and birth equity. Explore the research behind these new findings. 📊 https://lnkd.in/e8Tyg_TF
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An often-overlooked strategy for managing a high-performing team? Prioritizing a strong team culture. Building an effective team dynamic takes intentional, team-wide effort—and the results are worth it. In this must-read for team leaders and managers, Colleen Cruikshank, who served as Director of the Schusterman Fellowship, offers her perspective from prioritizing team culture while running a leadership development program. She shares four ways her team nurtured a team culture that helped them foster trust, cultivate joy and achieve their goals: https://bit.ly/4dnheR6.
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