Igniting a Movement of Philanthropy, One Classroom at a Time
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We’re on a Mission to Change the World by Empowering the Next Generation
Changing the world is a big goal and we can’t do it alone. We want to ignite an entire generation of thinkers, makers, doers and givers who have the passion and resources to tackle the world’s biggest problems.
That is why we created Project Heart—our open-source philanthropy education program. Project Heart provides K-12 educators with high-quality, engaging resources that tap into every child’s innate desire to give, while equipping them with the tools and framework they need to be tomorrow’s world-changers, today.
Whether you’re a classroom educator or engage with students in before or after-school settings, our free, adaptable content works in any learning environment—from traditional classrooms to clubs to entrepreneurship programs.
Project Heart Curriculum
Start Teaching Philanthropy
From kindergarten kindness lessons to high school social entrepreneurship projects, Project Heart meets students exactly where they are. Integrating Project Heart into your learning environment can be as in-depth as you choose, with the content adaptable to your learners’ needs and styles. Explore our complete curriculum library and discover resources tailored to your grade level.
Build Big Hearts in Little Learners
Teach kindness and giving through stories, simple activities, and classroom conversations. Students learn to identify needs and use their time, talents, and treasures to help others.
From Learners
to Leaders
Introduce the building blocks of philanthropy. Students learn what philanthropists do, explore nonprofits, write mission statements, and map personal passions—culminating in a team service project.
Connect Through Community Action
Tap into middle schoolers’ craving for social connection. Students create personal mission statements, set goals, and work together to accomplish a meaningful service project.
Prepare Tomorrow’s Changemakers
Connect philanthropic learning to career goals and real-world impact. Students critically evaluate nonprofits, understand the role of social media in social change, and execute a comprehensive service project.
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Fill a Cup of Kindness
How can your students fill someone else’s cup with their kindness? Use this worksheet to encourage your students to think of ways their acts of kindness can make a difference in the lives of someone they care about. Whether it’s unloading the dishwasher, taking out the trash, or reading a book to a sibling, let students know that their simple acts of kindness can add up to helping make someone’s day better and brighter. The magic of this activity is in its accessibility. Every student, regardless of age or circumstance, can identify something kind they’re capable of doing today — not someday, not with money, but right now with the time and care they already have. Perfect for quiet moments, a brain break after testing, or an art period with purpose, it sends students back into their lives with their eyes open for opportunities to give in the most ordinary, beautiful ways.
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Browse ready-to-adapt service project ideas your students can customize to meet the needs of your community. From food drives to environmental cleanups to intergenerational partnerships—find the perfect project to get started.
Illumination Fund
What We Fund
Materials needed for a service project
Field trip transportation to nonprofit partner
Dollar-for-dollar fundraising matches
Quantity based collection drive matches
Requirements
Active use of Project Heart curriculum
Completed educator application
Completed student application
Project benefits with a 501(c)(3)
Key Details
Maximum $500 per approved grant
2 grants per classroom or group per school year
Available to all K-12 students
Rolling application review
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Unstoppable!
Changing the world might seem like a big challenge—but every great movement starts with a single step.
Unstoppable! 15 Inspiring Stories of Kids in Philanthropy showcases how young changemakers are using their time, talent, and treasure to transform small ideas into powerful projects that make a real difference in their communities.
We hope this book inspires your students to take action by showing them how others have recognized needs—locally and globally—and worked together to create meaningful change.
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See Real Impact in Real Classrooms
From classroom transformations to student-led community initiatives, Project Heart creates measurable change in schools across the country. When young people learn they are valued, powerful individuals who can create positive change, the unexpected happens—improved collaboration, enhanced critical thinking, increased empathy, and lasting impact that extends far.