Giving

Supporting our work

Gifts to the Stanford Accelerator for Learning have a positive and meaningful impact on learning.

Stanford has a history of making a difference in the world, from new technologies and clinical care to scholarship that guides policies and practices. But the scale and urgency of challenges we face in society today impels us to ensure ideas born at Stanford benefit the widest population. The university is meeting that need through accelerators that ensure faculty with an interest in impact have a path for success.

The Stanford Accelerator for Learning is a part of Stanford's societal mission to bring new solutions to the world.

Our work relies on philanthropic support. Endowed gifts provide a lasting foundation, while annual unrestricted gifts are essential to respond to the most compelling opportunities across our core activities.

Gifts to the Stanford Accelerator for Learning are tax-deductible under applicable rules and we are a part of Stanford University’s tax exempt status as a 501(c)(3) public charity.

For more information about gift opportunities, please contact Darcy H. Deming.

Learn about our six initiatives

Adult and Workforce Learning

Empowers adult learners to thrive in higher education and the workplace by harnessing the sciences of human learning and AI to develop, study, and continuously improve digital learning experiences.

Digital Learning

Harnesses emerging technologies to produce vibrant and satisfying experiences that deepen knowledge and empower people to learn, create, and contribute.

Early Learning

Advances and scales interdisciplinary solutions that strengthen development across the early years, ensuring that every child experiences the conditions for deep, meaningful learning from the very beginning.

Education Policy and Systems Change

Develops and translates research evidence into practical tools and guidance to help education leaders improve student learning, wellbeing, and opportunity at scale, with particular emphasis on individualized student supports and effective uses of AI.

Equity in Learning

Champions the humanity and agency of all learners, transforming educational landscapes to secure thriving futures for everyone.

Learning Differences and the Future of Special Education

Develops research-driven solutions to empower diverse learners, promoting inclusive education through collaboration with educators, families, researchers, and policy makers.