Charter School Growth Fund

The Charter Fund Inc., doing business as the Charter School Growth Fund,[1] is a Broomfield, Colorado-based[2] nonprofit philanthropic venture capital[3][4] fund that supports the growth of public charter schools. CSGF "invests in the highest-performing charter school operators, allowing small schools to expand into multi-school networks.

Charter Fund Inc. dba Charter School Growth Fund
TypePrivate
IndustryVenture capital
Founded2006
HeadquartersBroomfield, Colorado, U.S.
Area served
North America
Key people
Board of Directors:
Kevin Hall
Greg Penner
John J. Fisher
Allan Golston
Michael W. Grebe
Mason Hawkins
Carrie Walton Penner
James Rahn
Stacy H. Schusterman
Websitechartergrowthfund.org

Funding

In 2011, the fund received a $1.25 million grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.[5] Between 2001 and 2010, the fund has received annual grants from the Bradley Foundation which totalled $16.5 million. The foundation increased their support to $3 million in 2012.[6] The fund also received $101.6 million from the Walton Family Foundation.[7]

Investments

Dreambox Learning was acquired by CSGF in 2010. Dreambox was heavily funded through venture capital contributed by Reed Hastings, John Doerr, Deborah Quazzo (founder and managing partner at GSV Advisors), and GSV Capital.[8][9][10]

Governance

See also

References

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  15. MO Harris Bradley Center. "BMO Harris Bradley Center". BMOHarrisBradleyCenter.com. BMO Harris Bradley Center. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
  16. Drier, Peter (March 2, 2013). "Why Are Walmart Billionaires Bankrolling Phony School 'Reform' In LA?". billmoyers.com. Public Affairs Television, Inc. Retrieved June 27, 2015.
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