Our Sponsors

Jumpstart has been fortunate enough to establish strategic partnerships with several leading companies. These sponsors support Jumpstart by investing their funding, in-kind resources, expertise and their employees’ time and energy into advancing our mission. Each sponsor has committed to Jumpstart in a significant and unique way and we are grateful for their support. To learn more about how to become a Jumpstart sponsor, e-mail sponsor@jstart.org.

Leadership Sponsors

AmeriCorps

AmeriCorps is a network of local, state, and national service programs that connects more than 70,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet our country's critical needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment. Jumpstart has been a proud member of the AmeriCorps national service network since 1996. Starting that year, Jumpstart recruited 80 AmeriCorps members; in the 2011-2012 program year, Jumpstart has over 3,000 AmeriCorps members serving over 900,000 hours! As Jumpstart’s national service partner, AmeriCorps gives us the tools to strengthen the nation's communities--and our future--by connecting talented, energetic individuals with young children in need. Jumpstart is proud to be a part of this network and looks forward to continuing our partnership with AmeriCorps. Learn more at americorps.gov.

The Pearson Foundation

The philanthropic arm of Pearson Education, the Pearson Foundation has been a national sponsor of Jumpstart for over a decade. In addition to board involvement and in-kind support of curriculum books, classroom materials and an online database for Jumpstart Corps members, the Pearson Foundation is the founding National Partner and Presenting Sponsor of Jumpstart’s Read for the Record® campaign. The Pearson Foundation’s support has been essential to the growth and efficiency of Jumpstart’s program nationwide. Learn more at pearsonfoundation.org.

Sustaining Sponsors

	The Barr Foundation

	Franklin Templeton Investments A premier global investment management firm, Franklin Templeton has supported Jumpstart since 2004 with a combination of monetary and in-kind donations. In addition to executive involvement on Jumpstart boards and committees, Franklin Templeton employees participate in Jumpstart's Read for the Record® and a host of additional volunteer efforts.

	Goldman Sachs Goldman Sachs is a full-service global investment banking and securities firm that engages in global investment banking, securities, investment management, and other financial services primarily with institutional clients. Founded in 1869, the firm provides mergers and acquisitions advice, underwriting services, asset management, and prime brokerage to corporations, governments and individuals. Goldman Sachs is recognized as one of the premier investment banks in the world.

	MetLife MetLife Foundation helps to build a secure future for individuals and communities worldwide. For more information visit www.metlife.org.

	MFS MFS is a premier global money management firm with investment offices in Boston, Hong Kong, London, Mexico City, São Paulo, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo and Toronto. The firm’s history dates back to March 21, 1924, and the establishment of the first US “open-end” mutual fund. MFS manages $360 billion in assets on behalf of individual and institutional investors worldwide.

	Tommy Hilfiger Since its debut in 1985, the Tommy Hilfiger Group has become a US$ 4.6 billion apparel and retail company by offering consumers a breadth of high quality products including men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, sportswear, denim, and a range of licensed products. Tommy Hilfiger is Jumpstart’s official outfitter, providing the Jumpstart uniform for all Corps members as well as a monetary donation to support Jumpstart's mission.