Microgrants
The IECA Foundation supports the purpose of every IECA member’s work — to help children and young adults find the best possible choices for their education. As the philanthropic arm of IECA, the Foundation has been funding worthy programs that help children and young adults find great educational opportunities.
Each year, the Foundation seeks to highlight the work that IECA members and consultants do by awarding $2,000 microgrants to five organizations that align with our mission — organizations where consultants have had an ongoing relationship serving young people as they move forward in their education.
2025 Microgrant Recipients
Everybody Wins! Vermont
Nominated by: Penny Klein
“In Everybody Wins! sites around Vermont, adult volunteer mentors are carefully matched with students at their local elementary schools to read together, have conversations, and make enduring connections weekly over lunch. Our Power Lunch program sets children up to love reading and succeed in life. Mentors tell us that reading day is their favorite day of the week!”
Mamas Unidas Little Rock
Nominated by: Steve Colley
“We are dedicated to empowering low-income, first-generation Hispanic families by providing access to crucial information and resources about higher education in the United States. Our mission is to inform and guide immigrant parents and first-generation students through the complex college admissions process, ensuring they have the knowledge and support needed to pursue their educational goals.”
EVkids
Nominated by: Marissa Guijarro
“EVkids empowers underserved Boston youth with the skills and confidence needed to realize their potential. Through the weekly after-school Tutoring Program, annual Camp in the summer, and the College Success Project for high schoolers, EVkids provides a continuum of services to help underserved Boston students in grades 3-12 succeed in school and life by systematically strengthening core academic skills, organizational habits, and other life skills”.
H2O Planet, Inc.
Nominated by:
Dr. Laura Seese
“H2O Planet is an innovative and exciting new nonprofit – and one of the only Educational Charities worldwide using “Sealife” and “Scuba” to educate and inspire underserved populations (particularly those who may be economically, racially, intellectually, physically, or gender-diverse.)”
Syracuse City Volleyball Club
Nominated by: Stephanie Bartling
“The Syracuse City Volleyball Club is a nonprofit for Syracuse city youth to play competitive, travel club volleyball for free while receiving academic and character development. Our mission is to support student-athletes from middle school through college by fostering their love for playing volleyball to ensure their future success.”
