We find, fund and partner with high-impact nonprofits in the National Capital region that are getting results in the fight to end poverty. Lever Fund: a DC philanthropic nonprofit that supports employment opportunities for low-income youth. THE LEVER FUND WAS FORMED WITH THE MISSION TO RAISE MORE LOCAL POVERTY-FIGHTING DOLLARS AND TO SPEND THEM IN A SMARTER, DATA-DRIVEN WAY.THE LEVER FUND MODEL IS INSPIRED BY SUCCESSFUL ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS THE ROBIN HOOD FOUNDATION (NEW YORK CITY, NY), A BETTER CHICAGO (CHICAGO, IL), AND TIPPING POINT (SAN FRANCISCO, CA). LIKE THESE INNOVATIVE NONPROFIT FUNDERS, THE LEVER FUND APPLIES SOUND METRICS, EMPHASIZES GENUINE IMPACT, AND IS COMMITTED TO PRODUCING SOLID RETURNS ON INVESTMENT WITH THE GOAL OF MOVING PEOPLE FROM POVERTY TO OPPORTUNITY--WHILE KEEPING INVESTORS INFORMED EVERY STEP OF THE WAY.