Rooted School Foundation

About Rooted School Foundation

The $50 Study, led by Rooted School Foundation, is a groundbreaking program in the United States that provides direct cash transfers of $50 per week to high school students for 40 weeks, unconditionally. Since 2020, it has supported over 400 students in New Orleans and Indianapolis with more than $500,000, aiming to reduce financial stress, improve academic outcomes, and foster smarter financial decisions. The program is expanding to Washington D.C. and beyond, advocating for unconditional cash as a powerful investment in young people's futures.

Products & Services

Direct Cash Transfer Program:A program providing high school students with $50 weekly for 40 weeks unconditionally to support their financial needs and personal development.

Specialties

Direct Cash Transfers Youth Financial Literacy Economic Opportunity for Teens Randomized Controlled Trials in Education

Funding History

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#	Type	Amount Fields	Date Fields	Investors
1	RT: Grant T: - FT: Grant	A: 1000000 MR: - FA: $1 million FAN: 1000000	D: 2024-01-16 FD: 2024-01-16	1 investors

Grant Latest

2024-01-16

$1.0M

1 investor (Pro only)

Growth Metrics

+45%

Employee Growth

YoY

3.2x

Funding Growth

Last Round

12

Markets

Operating

10K+

Customers

Active

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Team & Leadership

V

Vernell Cheneau

Original Host of the Rooted Podcast

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