Griffin Catalyst

Griffin Catalyst

Civic and Social Organizations

Catalyzing American Achievement

About us

Griffin Catalyst is the civic engagement initiative of Citadel founder and CEO Ken Griffin, encompassing his philanthropic and community impact efforts. Griffin Catalyst is focused on expanding opportunity and improving lives across six focus areas: Education, Science & Medicine, Communities, Upward Mobility, Freedom & Democracy and Enterprise & Innovation. Learn more at griffincatalyst.org.

Industry
Civic and Social Organizations
Company size
11-50 employees
Type
Privately Held

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    “We are not just closing the achievement gap—we’re reversing it.” Eva Moskowitz, Success Academy Founder & CEO. If measured as a district unto itself, Success Academy Charter Schools would be ranked as the single highest-performing public school district in New York State. For seven years in a row, its students’ acceptance rate to four-year colleges has been 100%, with nearly two-thirds of students being accepted to our nation’s most selective colleges and universities. Join us in congratulating another class of Success Academy graduates. Read more about Griffin Catalyst’s support for Success Academy: https://bit.ly/4aRZtHZ

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    Griffin Catalyst Founder Ken Griffin is supporting the construction and renovation of new exhibition space at the Lincoln Memorial, ensuring this iconic monument continues to educate millions of visitors annually about the American values of equality and liberty and Lincoln's legacy in saving our democracy. This transformation will enhance the visitor experience, providing an immersive understanding of the memorial's significance in American history. The improved facilities will allow future generations to engage more deeply with the legacy of Abraham Lincoln and the ongoing promise of America. Learn more about the impact of this initiative: https://bit.ly/401igyG

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    Griffin Catalyst is proud to support the fourth cycle of the Learning Engineering Tools Competition. Teams worldwide with tools and education datasets focused on improving learning outcomes are encouraged to apply. With Griffin Catalyst's support, the 2024-2025 competition will award more than $2 million to the most innovative technologies serving learners from K-12 through post-secondary education. Learn more and submit your application by October 25: https://bit.ly/45ZdAdI

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    Success Academy Charter Schools provide exceptional education opportunities to tens of thousands of New York City students, like Marthe Edwidge Tonye (Class of 2024). Marthe started at Success Academy in the third grade after emigrating from Cameroon with her family. Thanks to her hard work and Success Academy’s distinctive K-12 approach, Marthe was able to submit an early application to her dream college, Cornell University, where she started freshman year. Since 2018, Griffin Catalyst has been proud to support Success Academy’s effort and expansion. Learn more about the impact of our partnership: https://bit.ly/3NiYuXP

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    "The Griffin Catalyst Exhibition: Monet and London. Views of the Thames” brings together—for the first time in 120 years—an extraordinary series of Claude Monet’s Impressionist paintings of London. Sponsored by Griffin Catalyst, this exhibition at The Courtauld Institute of Art reunites these masterpieces, offering visitors an unprecedented opportunity to experience Monet’s iconic representations of the River Thames and the surrounding architecture of London. The exhibition is now officially open to the public and will be on display at The Courtauld Gallery through January 19. Learn how Griffin Catalyst’s support is expanding access to these historic works of art for visitors from around the world: https://bit.ly/47PrBeM Photo Credit: © Fergus Carmichael

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    In 2020, a leadership gift from Griffin Catalyst spearheaded Miami Connected: a $30 million effort developed with Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and nonprofit partners, including Achieve Miami and The Miami Foundation. Since Miami Connected launched, more than 300,000 people have been connected to at-home internet, providing Miami families with improved service and access to educational and economic opportunities. Learn more about Griffin Catalyst’s commitment to closing the Digital Divide: https://bit.ly/3NboHHT

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    Griffin Catalyst is proud to support “Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers,” a once-in-a-century exhibition at The National Gallery, and its first devoted to Vincent Van Gogh. Featuring more than 50 of Van Gogh’s works, including his famous “Sunflowers” and “Van Gogh’s Chair,” the exhibition celebrates the Gallery’s 200th anniversary. As lead philanthropic supporter, Griffin Catalyst is also supporting the National Gallery’s “Art Road Trip,” a traveling exhibition to take art and creativity on the road to communities across the United Kingdom. Learn more about this five-star-rated exhibition here: https://lnkd.in/deQfw2CH

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    In 2023, Griffin Catalyst established the Griffin Scholarship Fund at Miami Dade College, dedicated to increasing access to high-quality education for thousands of motivated students in Miami-Dade County. By supporting more than 8,000 low-income and first-generation college students, the Griffin Scholarship Fund is empowering the next generation of leaders and problem-solvers through #education. Learn more about Griffin Catalyst’s commitment to creating pathways for success: https://bit.ly/3B8jBcB

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    Griffin Catalyst is supporting Good Machine’s Reefgen, a pioneering company developing cutting-edge solutions for marine restoration. Reefgen’s underwater robot can replant coral up to 100 times faster than human divers, significantly reducing long-term costs and enhancing the efficiency of reef and seagrass restoration. This technology is crucial for the preservation and revitalization of our planet’s marine ecosystems. Discover how Griffin Catalyst is contributing to the health and #sustainability of ocean environments by advancing #innovative approaches: https://bit.ly/3Yvg1Da

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