District Partnership
Citywide Schools Coalition
32 schools • 18,400 students
Multi-year SEL and leadership integration across middle and high school campuses, with full curriculum delivery, teacher training and family programming.
The Movement Behind The MovementPowered by Community.
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Strengthened by Partnership.
The Spirit of Hip-Hop Foundation is made possible through the collective support of educators, artists, corporations, foundations, donors, community leaders and organizations committed to empowering the next generation.
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Youth Served
Partner Ecosystem
A Coalition Built For Impact.
Education, community, corporate and foundation partners working together across cities, campuses and culture.
Education Partners
School districts, charter networks, universities, community colleges, SEL organizations and educational foundations driving curriculum and classroom impact.
LAUSDLong Beach UnifiedRiverside UnifiedCompton USDCommunity CollegesHBCU NetworkCASEL
Community Partners
Youth organizations, churches, community centers, violence prevention groups, mentorship collectives, and family service organizations on the ground every day.
Boys & Girls ClubsYMCAFaith CoalitionsPeace BuildersMentorship CollectivesFamily Services
Corporate Partners
Tech, entertainment, media, sports, retail, financial services and healthcare brands investing capital, talent and platforms in the next generation.
TechnologyEntertainmentMediaSportsRetailFinancial ServicesHealthcare
Foundation Partners
Community, private, family and corporate foundations plus government grants funding our programs, research and city-wide cohorts.
Community FoundationsPrivate FoundationsFamily FundsCorporate GivingGovernment Grants
Featured Partners
Premium Profiles.
A spotlight on the organizations going deep with us on multi-year, system-level impact.
Private Foundation
Frequency Foundation
$1.2M committed since 2022
Anchor funder of the Youth Leadership Academy and our violence prevention cohorts in three high-need regions.
Corporate Sponsor
Studio Future Co.
5,000 employee volunteer hours
Funds studio time, equipment and mentorship pipelines, plus paid summer internships for graduates of our programs.
Donor Recognition Wall
Honoring Those Who Believe.
From legacy gifts to first-time supporters — every contribution writes the next chapter.
Legacy Circle
$100,000+
Visionary Circle
$50,000+
Champion Circle
$25,000+
Leadership Circle
$10,000+
Community Circle
$5,000+
Friends of Hip-Hop
$1,000+
Search donors, manage recognition preferences and choose anonymous giving in the donor portal. Annual recognition awards are presented at our yearly gala.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsor The Future.
Choose the tier that fits your goals. Every package includes brand exposure, impact reporting and custom activations.
$250,000+
National Program Sponsor
- ▸Title billing on a national initiative
- ▸National media + press visibility
- ▸Custom impact reporting
- ▸Executive briefings with leadership
$100,000+
Leadership Academy Sponsor
- ▸Named cohort of student leaders
- ▸Brand integration across academy
- ▸Annual impact summit invites
- ▸On-site student showcases
$50,000+
Violence Prevention Sponsor
- ▸Citywide cohort sponsorship
- ▸Community event presence
- ▸Quarterly outcomes reports
- ▸Co-branded campaign assets
$25,000+
Community Event Sponsor
- ▸Headline event sponsorship
- ▸On-stage recognition
- ▸Volunteer activation day
- ▸Social media features
$10,000+
Scholarship Sponsor
- ▸Funds a full scholarship cohort
- ▸Recipient connection moments
- ▸Named scholarship plaque
- ▸Annual donor report
$1,000+
Student Sponsor
- ▸Sponsor an individual student
- ▸Personalized thank-you
- ▸Year-end impact letter
- ▸Invitation to annual gala
Cultural Ambassadors
Voices That Move The Movement.
Artists, athletes, educators and executives who lend their platform to elevate youth voice.
Artists
Athletes
Influencers
Educators
Community Leaders
Authors
Executives
School District Partners
From Coast To Coast.
Implemented programs, students served and outcomes across our growing district network.
CA
Los Angeles USD
Students: 18,400
Programs: SEL, Leadership, Violence Prevention
CA
Long Beach USD
Students: 6,200
Programs: SEL, Cultural Literacy
CA
Riverside USD
Students: 4,100
Programs: Leadership Academy
CA
Compton USD
Students: 3,900
Programs: SEL, Mentorship
CA
Oakland USD
Students: 2,800
Programs: Violence Prevention
GA
Atlanta Public Schools
Students: 5,600
Programs: SEL, Financial Literacy
IL
Chicago Public Schools
Students: 7,400
Programs: Leadership, SEL
NY
NYC DOE Pilot
Students: 4,300
Programs: Cultural Literacy
Testimonials
In Their Words.
From students and superintendents to sponsors and parents.
"The Spirit of Hip-Hop Foundation gave our students a language for leadership they already lived. The transformation in our culture is real."
"This is the most engaging SEL partner we have brought into our district. Attendance, behavior and academic indicators all moved."
"As a sponsor we wanted measurable youth impact. They report transparently, and our employees love the volunteer pipeline."
Impact Generated By Our Partners
Measurable. Transparent. Accelerating.
A live snapshot of what we have built together.
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Become A Partner
Start The Conversation.
Tell us how you want to plug in. We will match you to the right program, region and team.
School DistrictSchool SiteCorporate SponsorFoundationCommunity OrganizationArtistAthleteVolunteer GroupUniversityGovernment Agency
Partnership Workflow
- 1Apply
- 2Review
- 3Meeting
- 4Agreement
- 5Onboarding
- 6Impact Tracking
Partner Portal
Enter Portal Your Private Command Center.
A secure space for partners to track impact, download assets and request collaboration.
- View impact reports
- Download marketing assets
- Access event opportunities
- Track contributions
- Review partnership metrics
- Upload logos
- Manage team members
- Request collaboration meetings
- Receive annual reports
Annual Impact Reports
Download Center.
Transparency is the standard. Read our annual reports, audits and strategic plans.
Wall Of GratitudeEvery Student Impacted.
Every Student Impacted.
Every Life Changed.
Every Opportunity Created.
Is made possible by those who believe in the power of culture, leadership, education and community.
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