- Ripple supports classrooms with $25M in digital funds through two leading education groups.
- Donation supports STEM, tutoring, and teacher prep through DonorsChoose and TFA.
- Teachers will get more tools, and students will gain better chances to improve their learning.
In a groundbreaking move, Ripple has pledged $25 million, primarily in its U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin Ripple USD (RLUSD), to education nonprofits, DonorsChoose and Teach For America. The goal is to equip classrooms across the United States with essential resources that empower both educators and students to thrive academically, economically, and socially in today’s rapidly shifting job landscape.
Announced on May 5, 2025, the event marks the first large-scale U.S. education initiative, wherein the majority of charitable funding is from stablecoins. Ripple’s donation model promises rapid delivery of assistance and transparency to schools and educational programs across the country. Notably, the announcement comes at a time when public confidence in K-12 education is declining. As per the 2024 Gallup survey results, nearly 55% of adults are dissatisfied with the quality of education.
Modern Funding Meets Urgent Educational Needs
According to Ripple, the partnership will allow DonorsChoose and Teach For America to unlock high-impact educational programs and classroom resources, directly benefiting teachers and students. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse stated,
Ripple has always championed financial and educational access for all, and we’re partnering with some of the most impactful organizations—DonorsChoose and Teach For America—to benefit thousands of classrooms across the U.S.
Additionally, the donation supports Teacher Appreciation Week, wherein it expands critical classroom projects and initiates long-term investment in STEM learning, tutoring, and teacher preparation. According to data from Chainalysis, stablecoins represent over half of all on-chain transactions, which suggests that they may influence future charitable funding methods.
Empowering Teachers and Students Through Direct Crypto Support
Besides enabling greater reach and innovation, Ripple’s use of RLUSD supports frontline educators, burdened with personal expenses. “Teachers are going the extra mile for their students’ education, even spending hundreds—sometimes thousands—of dollars out-of-pocket for their classrooms,” said Alix Guerrier, CEO of DonorsChoose.
Guerrier noted that Ripple’s contribution directly places learning materials into students’ hands, giving them the necessary tools for building a better future. Teach For America CEO Aneesh Sohoni said,
This funding will expand our Ignite Tutoring Fellows program, drive innovation in our Reinvention Lab, and provide crucial financial assistance to thousands of new corps members.
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Crypto for Good: A Growing Trend in Philanthropy
Although Ripple’s actions have garnered attention, this is not the firm’s first social commitment. Since 2018, the firm has donated over $200 million globally, with almost 80% of employees participating in its philanthropic programs.
Ripple continues pushing boundaries in finance and impact through its collaborations with nonprofits, socially driven fintechs, and major universities under the University Blockchain Research Initiative.
