Let’s Get Ready relies on the support of individuals and foundations to continue providing support to the nearly 18,000 students that we serve. There is a range of opportunities for both philanthropic investment and corporate sponsorship to support the high quality programming and near-peer coaching LGR provides. Click here to learn more about the impact of your donation. We are grateful for all of our donors. Click here to see who supported us in FY21.
For additional information about making your philanthropic investment, please email Marvin Vilma, Managing Director of Development, at mvilma@letsgetready.org
Ways to Support
Donate online
You can make a donation directly to Let’s Get Ready on this page.
Donate by phone
Please email giving@letsgetready.org with your name and phone number to arrange a payment by phone.
Donate by mail
Send checks made out to
“Let’s Get Ready” to:
Let’s Get Ready
50 Broadway 25th floor
New York, NY 10004
Engage on socials
Participating in our social media by viewing, reacting, commenting, and sharing content from our YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook is a great way to help spread the word about our work. These actions can garner support and educate the public about Let’s Get Ready.
Donate stock
Donating stocks allows you to avoid the capital gains tax and if you itemize deductions, you can also take a charitable deduction for the entire donation amount. We’ve invested in this secure online tool that enables you to donate your appreciated assets in 10 minutes. Learn more and get started.
Donate from IRA
If you are 70.5 or older and have a traditional IRA, you can use this secure online tool to make a donation from your IRA account. IRA gifts are generally not recognized as taxable income and if you must take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) this year, giving from your IRA is a compassionate way to fulfill it. Using this online tool, you can learn more and fill out the forms from your IRA custodian in just a few minutes, or print out the forms to fill them out offline.
Corporate giving and matching
Many corporations have matching gift programs for nonprofits like Let’s Get Ready. It’s an easy way to double, or even triple, the impact of your personal contribution! Ask your human resources department for details and any necessary forms. To set up a matching donations campaign, contact Development at giving@letsgetready.org.
Donor-advised funds
Many investment firms offer Donor-advised fund (DAF) programs, like Fidelity Charitable or Vanguard Charitable, as a way to make tax-deductible contributions in the form of money, traded assets like stock, or even illiquid assets like real estate. Set up a DAF donation quickly and easily at by clicking this link, or talk to your investment firm about supporting Let’s Get Ready (EIN 31-1698832).
Who We Serve
14,000
high school and college students
150+
college students engaged as near-peer mentors
856
zip codes across 22 states
Let’s Get Ready’s unique program supports students through three phases:
ACCESS
HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS
Near-peer led prep for SAT exam, personalized goal-setting and introduction to the college admissions and financial aid process.
OUTCOMES
Increase SAT score
Increase college knowledge and application preparedness
TRANSITION: CORE
HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
College enrollment support through frequent, curriculum-based, two-way texting.
TRANSITION: CORE+
HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
Virtual near-peer coaches provide personalized guidance around college applications, financial aid, college decisions, and combating “summer melt.”
OUTCOMES
Submit college and financial aid applications
Enroll in college
SUCCESS: CORE
COLLEGE STUDENTS
College persistence support through frequent, curriculum-based, two-way texting.
SUCCESS: CORE+
COLLEGE STUDENTS
Virtual and on-campus, near-peer coaches provide personalized guidance and support to overcome barriers to college persistence.
OUTCOMES
Identify and address barriers to ensure persistence semester over semester
Graduate from college
