Ripple Donates $25 Million in RLUSD to US Education Non-Profits

Ripple has pledged $25 million to support US classroom projects, students, and innovation in the education sector. The grant to education non-profits DonorsChoose and Teach for America is in Ripple’s U.S.-dollar pegged stablecoin RLUSD.

On May 5, Ripple announced a $25 million donation to two U.S. education non-profit organizations. The grant will be processed through the crypto charity intermediary service, The Giving Block. The initiative seeks to address educational resource gaps, as 55% of US parents and adults report dissatisfaction with the quality of K–12 education in the United States, Ripple said, citing a 2024 Gallup survey.

With the donation, Ripple aims to provide resources that enhance academic outcomes, boost economic resilience, and help young Americans and educators flourish in a fast-changing job market. “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 US,” Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse stated.

The lion’s share of the funding will be transferred in the RLUSD stablecoin, making this one of the first large-scale nonprofit partnerships using a crypto-based stablecoin. Ripple rolled out its USD-pegged stablecoin in late 2024 to boost its payment infrastructure and rival existing stablecoins. According to Ripple, using the stablecoin makes it possible to send money faster and more efficiently.

The donation will back a series of efforts, including classroom projects, teacher requests during Teacher Appreciation Week, Teach For America’s Ignite tutoring program, and a national STEM Innovation Challenge. Teach For America CEO Aneesh Sohoni described Ripple’s support as “transformative,” adding that the funds will allow the NGO to extend its “Ignite Tutoring Fellows program, drive innovation in our Reinvention Lab, and provide crucial financial assistance” to prepare teachers.

This initiative underscores Ripple's commitment to leveraging its financial resources and technological capabilities to support educational initiatives. By using RLUSD, Ripple not only provides financial aid but also promotes the adoption of stablecoins in charitable giving, potentially setting a precedent for future crypto-based philanthropy. The partnership with DonorsChoose and Teach for America highlights Ripple's strategic approach to addressing educational disparities and fostering innovation in the education sector.