What Page Education Foundation does

Page Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1988 by Diane and Alan Page and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its mission is to encourage Minnesota's youth of color to pursue post-secondary education, delivered through a four-part program portfolio: Page Grants (financial resources and academic guidance for college students of color), Service to Children (a volunteer tutoring and mentorship requirement in which Page Scholars serve K-8 youth in out-of-school programs), Page Connections (career and professional development during the scholar's academic years), and the Page Alumni Society (a network for former scholars to continue mentoring and fundraising). The foundation's profile is anchored by co-founder Alan Page's standing as Minnesota's first African American Supreme Court Justice, a Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, and a 2018 Presidential Medal of Freedom honoree, which drives brand visibility and donor engagement.

The organization is 100% funded by donations from corporations, foundations, and individuals. Its go-to-market is event-driven, with three annual fundraising and engagement vehicles: the Living Justice Gala held at U.S. Bank Stadium (sponsorship tiers from $1,500 to $25,000), the Justice Alan Page Elimination of Bias CLE Seminar (a continuing legal education event drawing approximately 200 attorneys and judges, tiers from $1,500 to $15,000), and the Doggie Walk community fundraiser at Lake of Isles in Minneapolis (tiers from $250 to $2,000). Donations are accepted via a WooCommerce-backed online portal, phone, and mail, with PCI-DSS compliant payment processing handled by Authorize.net.

Operating with a 1–10 person staff under Principal Officer Amanda Moua, the foundation reports a $5.52 social return on investment per $1 invested in a Page Scholar and maintains a Minnesota-only operating footprint. Corporate and institutional support comes from a broad roster including 3M, Best Buy, Cargill, U.S. Bank, Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Twins, NFL Foundation, NFLPA, Otto Bremer Trust, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, Securian Financial, Enbridge, Fredrikson, Robins Kaplan, and the University of St. Thomas, alongside dozens of additional Minnesota law firms, regional businesses, and family foundations listed as event sponsors.

Name

Page Education Foundation

Legal name

The Page Education Foundation founded by Diane and Alan Page

Website

https://page-ed.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Page Education Foundation is a Minneapolis-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1988 by Diane and Alan Page that provides financial grants, mentorship, and career programming to encourage Minnesota's youth of color to pursue post-secondary education, funded entirely through corporate, foundation, and individual donations via annual events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Philanthropy

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC), After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits (BPAGADAC), Scholarships, Grants & Education Benefits Administration (Financing-adjacent) (FSAKAEAM)

Keywords

• Educational scholarship grants
• Youth mentorship programs
• Post-secondary education support
• Nonprofit education foundation
• Community fundraising events

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual and Corporate Donations: The foundation is 100% dependent upon the generosity of corporations, foundations, and individuals for funding. Donations are accepted via website, phone, and mail.
2. Event Sponsorships: Revenue generated through sponsorship packages for the annual Gala, CLE Seminar, and Doggie Walk events at various contribution levels ranging from $250 to $25,000.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Page Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that encourages Minnesota's youth of color to pursue post-secondary education. It provides educational grants, mentoring, and enrichment programs to students, while also hosting community fundraising events to sustain its mission.

Product overview

Page Education Foundation is a nonprofit educational foundation founded in 1988 by Diane and Alan Page with a mission to encourage Minnesota's youth of color to pursue post-secondary education. The organization operates a multi-component program portfolio consisting of: (1) Page Grants - core financial assistance program providing funds and guidance to college students of color; (2) Service to Children - mentorship initiative where Page Scholars volunteer as tutors for at-risk youth; (3) Page Connections - career development programming; and (4) Page Alumni Society - alumni network. Additionally, the foundation hosts three major annual events: the Living Justice Gala (fundraising celebration at U.S. Bank Stadium), the Justice Alan Page Elimination of Bias CLE Seminar (legal education for 200+ attorneys and judges), and the Doggie Walk (community event with virtual and in-person participation). The organization also maintains an online donation platform and Fan/Bookstore for merchandise sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• $5.52 social return per $1 invested in a Page Scholar

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 3McoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of Page Education Foundation events, supporting the foundation's mission to encourage Minnesota's youth of color to pursue post-secondary education.
• Best BuycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting education initiatives and events for the Page Education Foundation.
• CargillcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of foundation events and programs.
• U.S. BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor and supporter of the Justice Gala and other foundation activities.
• Minnesota VikingscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSports team sponsor supporting foundation events and programs.
• Minnesota TwinscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSports team sponsor supporting foundation events.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of MinnesotacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of foundation events and programs.
• Securian FinancialcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting foundation events.
• EnbridgecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of foundation events.
• FredriksoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLaw firm sponsor supporting foundation events.
• Robins Kaplan LLCcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLaw firm sponsor supporting foundation events.
• University of St. ThomascoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational institution sponsor of foundation events.
• The Rescue PackminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent partner for the Doggie Walk - a 501c3 nonprofit animal rescue located in the Twin Cities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• ECMC Foundation: ECMC Foundation funds post-secondary access and success initiatives for underrepresented students, and is itself a documented funder of Page Education Foundation, making it a closely related incumbent in the same mission space.

Direct peers

• American Indian College Fund: American Indian College Fund provides scholarships and programming for Native American students, comparable to Page in providing financial aid plus student-support services for underrepresented minority students.
• UNCF (United Negro College Fund): UNCF is the largest private scholarship and education-support provider for students of color in the U.S. It is directly comparable to Page Education Foundation in its mission of increasing post-secondary access through financial aid, mentorship, and institutional partnerships.
• Hispanic Scholarship Fund: Hispanic Scholarship Fund is a major national scholarship provider for Hispanic students, comparable to Page Education Foundation in operating scholarship, mentoring, and career-development programs for underrepresented post-secondary students.
• Burger King Scholars Program: Burger King McLamore Foundation operates a large national scholarship program for high school students, comparable to Page in administering need- and merit-based scholarships funded by corporate philanthropy.
• Jackie Robinson Foundation: Jackie Robinson Foundation provides multi-year scholarships and leadership development to minority students, mirroring Page's combination of financial grants with mentoring and career programming anchored by a celebrity founder's brand.
• Scholarship America: Headquartered in the Minneapolis area, Scholarship America administers scholarship programs for students including those from underrepresented backgrounds, making it a close geographic and functional peer.
• Magic Johnson Foundation: Magic Johnson Foundation is a celebrity-founded nonprofit providing scholarships and educational support to underrepresented students, comparable in founder-brand-driven structure and scholarship-plus-mentorship model.

Regional players

• The Minneapolis Foundation: The Minneapolis Foundation is a regional community foundation serving the same Minneapolis geography as Page Education Foundation, with overlapping donor pools and shared focus on educational equity for local youth.

Others

• National Scholarship Providers Association: NSPA is the industry association for scholarship providers and funders, an ecosystem peer representing the broader network of which Page Education Foundation is a participant.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PageEdFdn

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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Investments

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