Ripple has pledged $25 million to DonorsChoose and Teach For America in a new initiative aimed at strengthening financial literacy and academic support across U.S. classrooms. In a first, both nonprofit organizations will receive most of the donation in Ripple’s USD-backed stablecoin, RLUSD.
The commitment will fund thousands of classroom projects during Teacher Appreciation Week and support key programs like the Ignite Tutoring Fellows and the STEM Innovation Challenge. According to Ripple, these efforts will provide students and educators with the tools to improve academic results, enhance economic understanding, and better prepare for the modern job market.
Teach For America CEO Aneesh Sohoni noted that the funds would bolster teacher preparation and drive experimentation through the organization’s Reinvention Lab. DonorsChoose CEO Alix Guerrier emphasized the importance of giving teachers direct access to resources they often fund out-of-pocket.
Ripple says the initiative builds on its goal to promote financial education through philanthropy and blockchain-powered solutions. RLUSD, launched in late 2024, is backed 1:1 by U.S. dollar reserves and short-term treasuries.
The company stated that stablecoins now account for more than half of all on-chain volume, and this donation model demonstrates how nonprofits can start integrating blockchain technology into their operations.
Since 2018, Ripple has contributed over $200 million to global philanthropic causes, and nearly 80% of its workforce participates in its volunteer programs. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said the latest collaboration would reach thousands of classrooms and serve as a call to action for others to support the cause.
