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Fueling Justice Education

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$33M+
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Secured for Student Success Over Five Years
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15,000
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Undergraduate and Graduate Students Served by Philanthropy
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100%
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Dedicated to Educating Fierce Advocates for Justice
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Investing in Student Success
Gray Foundation

The Completion for Upper Division Student Program (CUSP) advances retention and cements degree completion using data-driven science, curated academic advisement and grants.

"CUSP students have already demonstrated immense resilience and determination to make it to their senior year. We're pleased to provide them with the support they need to graduate and embark on their paths to long and successful careers."   


-Mindy & Jon Gray, Co-Founders, Gray Foundation

 

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Advancing Social & Economic Mobility

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4th
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for the Least Student Debt
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8th
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for Social Mobility
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48%
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First-Generation College Students
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Investing in Student Success
LEAP

Linking Experience, Academics & Practice (LEAP) is a pioneering program that provides first-time freshmen with customized major & career exploration, intensive academic advisement & real-world learning opportunities such as leadership, community service, fellowships, internships & hands-on research.
 

"If LEAP has shown me anything, it's that I have to be open to all the possibilities that life has in store for me." 


-Shivanie Hariram '23

Your Investment & Impact

Invest Today

Be a fierce advocate for justice!

Impact Now

Fuel generations of justice leaders.

Transform Lives

Fuel economic mobility.

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Alumni

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Connect
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Remain a fierce advocate for justice
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Engage
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Power student pathways through service
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Commit to student success and invest in the future today
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Our Partners
Board of Trustees

The John Jay College Foundation Board of Trustees provides strategic guidance, serves as a brain trust & generously supports John Jay College. This dedicated group of fierce advocates for justice unwaveringly shares their time, talents, ideas, expertise, networks, experiences & resources to advance John Jay’s mission, vision & values.

Their dedicated advocacy, service & leadership across industries deepens the College’s footprint of courage, justice & excellence. Our trustees inspire our students on their path to academic & professional success.

Frequently Asked Questions

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