AMPLIFYING ACCESS. Uplifting Potential.

My Private Professor Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission to provide consistent, high-quality tutoring to students experiencing homelessness & in underserved communities across the country.

Amplifying ACCESS. UPLIFTING POTENTIAL.

My Private Professor Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission to provide consistent, high-quality tutoring to students experiencing homelessness & in underserved communities across the country.

Our Commitment

I created My Private Professor LLC with a vision to help students gain access to the individualized academic support they need to succeed, regardless of circumstances. The company’s foundation is built on a give-back model that helps us provide high quality tutoring to those who may not otherwise have access.

 

For over 9 years, My Private Professor’s philanthropic efforts have evolved to best meet the needs of the students we serve in underserved communities, from donating funds to advance the efforts of educational nonprofits, to providing grants for enrichment classes & academic workshops, to sponsoring tutoring hours to students residing in shelters.

Paying our tutors to provide exceptional free tutoring to students experiencing homelessness has made a meaningful difference on the lives of so many, including in increased grades, understanding of the subject matter, & confidence. Indeed, our greatest challenge is trying to meet the accelerating demand for more tutoring hours for more students in need.

 

So I am beyond thrilled to share that we’ve taken our give-back model to the next level by creating My Private Professor Foundation. This 501(c)(3) charitable arm provides the platform through which philanthropic leaders & organizations can join forces with us to create impact at an exponential level for those who need it most. Together, we will amplify access & uplift potential.

– Sona Shah, Founder of My Private Professor Foundation 

Our Commitment

I created My Private Professor LLC with a vision to help students gain access to the individualized academic support they need to succeed, regardless of circumstances. The company’s foundation is built on a give-back model that helps us provide high quality tutoring to those who may not otherwise have access.

 

For over 9 years, My Private Professor’s philanthropic efforts have evolved to best meet the needs of the students we serve in underserved communities, from donating funds to advance the efforts of educational nonprofits, to providing grants for enrichment classes & academic workshops, to sponsoring tutoring hours to students residing in shelters.

Paying our tutors to provide exceptional free tutoring to students experiencing homelessness has made a meaningful difference on the lives of so many, including in increased grades, understanding of the subject matter, & confidence. Indeed, our greatest challenge is trying to meet the accelerating demand for more tutoring hours for more students in need.

 

So I am beyond thrilled to share that we’ve taken our give-back model to the next level by creating My Private Professor Foundation. This 501(c)(3) charitable arm provides the platform through which philanthropic leaders & organizations can join forces with us to create impact at an exponential level for those who need it most. Together, we will amplify access & uplift potential.

– Sona Shah, Founder of My Private Professor Foundation 

Our Commitment

I created My Private Professor LLC with a vision to help students gain access to the individualized academic support they need to succeed, regardless of circumstances. The company’s foundation is built on a give-back model that helps us provide high quality tutoring to those who may not otherwise have access.

For over 9 years, My Private Professor’s philanthropic efforts have evolved to best meet the needs of the students we serve in underserved communities, from donating funds to advance the efforts of educational nonprofits, to providing grants for enrichment classes & academic workshops, to sponsoring tutoring hours to students residing in shelters.

Paying our tutors to provide exceptional free tutoring to students experiencing homelessness has made a meaningful difference on the lives of so many, including in increased grades, understanding of the subject matter, & confidence. Indeed, our greatest challenge is trying to meet the accelerating demand for more tutoring hours for more students in need.

So I am beyond thrilled to share that we’ve taken our give-back model to the next level by creating My Private Professor Foundation. This 501(c)(3) charitable arm provides the platform through which philanthropic leaders & organizations can join forces with us to create impact at an exponential level for those who need it most. Together, we will amplify access & uplift potential.

- Sona Shah, Founder of My Private Professor Foundation

Our Tutoring

Measurable Positive OUTCOMES

To date, My Private Professor's philanthropic efforts have provided over 850 hours of tutoring to students residing in emergency shelters, transitional living homes, rapid rehousing programs, & permanent supportive housing with our nonprofit partners. 

Our Tutoring

Measurable Positive OUTCOMES

To date, My Private Professor's philanthropic efforts have provided over 850 hours of tutoring to students residing in emergency shelters, transitional living homes, rapid rehousing programs, & permanent supportive housing with our nonprofit partners. 

Our Impact

Hear from the students & families we serve

The Impact

Hear from the students & families we serve

Our Outcomes

DATA FROM OUR PROGRESS REPORTS

70%

of students experiencing homelessness reported achieving better study habits after 2 weeks of MPP tutoring.

72.5%

of students experiencing homelessness reported higher homework & test grades after 6 weeks of MPP tutoring.

100%

of students experiencing homelessness reported academic improvement, with 75% describing it as “substantial,” after 10 weeks of MPP tutoring.

*Data taken from Intake Assessments & Progress Reports of Illumination Foundation students showcasing academic improvements over a 10-week span of tutoring.

WHY IT WORKS

CONSISTENT SUPPORT

Our student support team works tirelessly with case workers, family navigators, school liaisons, & caregivers to ensure our tutors are able to meet the unique needs of each student & have successful tutoring sessions.

TOP-NOTCH TUTORS

Our expert tutors are background-checked & have experience working with students from underserved communities. They appreciate the importance of showing up consistently & creating a safe space built on agency & trust.

Uncompromised Quality

By paying our tutors the same rate - even when the tutoring is provided at no-cost - we ensure that students experiencing homelessness & in underserved communities receive the highest caliber of tutoring - the same that children of CEOs receive.

WHY IT WORKS

CONSISTENT SUPPORT

Our student support team works tirelessly with case workers, family navigators, school liaisons, caregivers, & student support networks to ensure our tutors are able to meet the unique needs of each student & have successful tutoring sessions.

TOP-NOTCH TUTORS

Our expert tutors are background-checked & have experience working with students from underserved communities. They appreciate the importance of showing up consistently & creating a safe space built on agency & trust.

UNCOMPROMISED QUALITY

By paying our tutors the same rate, even when the tutoring is provided at no-cost, we ensure that students experiencing homelessness & in underserved communities receive the highest caliber of tutoring - the same that children of CEOs receive.

Ways You Can Make a Difference

Donate to Our Mission

Every dollar helps us sustain tutoring for students experiencing homelessness & in underserved communities.

Partner with MPP LLC

Offering tutoring to your employees & families allows us to provide free tutoring to students who most need it.

Spread the Word

Please amplify our impact by sharing our mission with your community of leaders, businesses, & nonprofits.

Let’s Maximize Potential!

We appreciate donations in ANY amount to help us further our mission to provide tutoring to as many students experiencing homelessness as possible.

 

Here’s some package options:

HONORS
- $200 -

HIGH HONORS
- $2,000 -

SALUTATORIAN
- $10,000 -

VALEDICTORIAN
- $20,000 -

Let’s Maximize Potential!

We appreciate donations of ANY amount to help us further our mission to provide tutoring to as many students experiencing homelessness as possible.

 

Here’s some package options:

HONORS
- $200 -

HIGH HONORS
- $2,000 -

SALUTATORIAN
- $10,000 -

VALEDICTORIAN
- $20,000 -

Let’s Maximize Potential!

We appreciate donations of ANY amount to help us further our mission to provide tutoring to as many students experiencing homelessness as possible.


Here’s some package options:

HONORS
- $200 -

HIGH HONORS
- $2,000 -

SALUTATORIAN
- $10,000 -

VALEDICTORIAN
- $20,000 -

*Online tutoring at a subsidized rate for students in need.

**Our team provides as much student support time as needed to coordinate & collaborate with case workers, family navigators, school liaisons, caregivers, students, & others invested in each youth’s academic success to best meet the unique needs of each student in each session.

Unlocking Opportunities

FREE TUTORING FOR OUR YOUTH

If you are a nonprofit or school, & would like to be considered for a partnership for free tutoring for your youth,

please email us at [email protected].

Amplifying Impact

FREE TUTORING FOR OUR YOUTH

If you are a nonprofit or school, & would like to be considered for a partnership for free tutoring for your youth,

please email us at [email protected].

Common Questions

Who runs My Private Professor Foundation?

My Private Professor Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization fiscally sponsored by the Edward Charles Foundation (ECF), & receives funding from a variety of philanthropic institutions, individuals, & companies — including My Private Professor LLC.

My Private Professor LLC is an impact-driven tutoring company that partners with individual & institutional clients to provide a critical academic resource to thousands of students across the country. To learn more, please visit https://myprivateprofessor.com/.

My Private Professor Foundation is the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of My Private Professor LLC & was created with the mission of expanding access to consistent, high-quality, individualized, academic support to students experiencing homelessness & in underserved communities across the country.

Donations will be utilized to keep My Private Professor Foundation’s tutoring services, programs, & operations running, enabling us to further broaden access to individualized academic support to students experiencing homelessness & in underserved communities in partnership with nonprofit organizations & schools. 

By collaborating with nonprofits & schools, we can leverage the rapport & support of case workers, family navigators, & school liaisons to ensure that we build a trusted space for learning & best meet the unique needs of every student we serve.  

Providing tutoring to students experiencing homelessness is a meaningful investment. Here’s 3 data-driven reasons why:

(1) Education is a game-changer for upward mobility & financial opportunity.

  • Higher education levels are associated with higher earnings – National Center for Education Statistics
  • 79% of children whose parents don’t have a high school degree live in low-income families – National Center for Children in Poverty
  • Those with bachelor’s degrees have median earnings that are double what those who didn’t complete high school make. – US Bureau of Labor Statistics

(2) 1-on-1 tutoring is one of the most effective ways to improve educational outcomes.

  • “Tutoring is one of the most agreed-upon & impactful tools for improving student learning.” – Poverty Action Lab
  • “A proven catalyst for accelerated learning is 1-on-1 support for students” – McKinsey & Company

(3) Homelessness severely impacts academic performance.

  • Only 24% students experiencing homelessness are considered academically proficient in math; only 28% in science; only 29% in reading – National Center for Homeless Education
  • 1 out of 5 students experiencing homelessness repeat a grade in school – California Department of Education
  • Students experiencing homelessness move on average 3-4 times a year, & fall behind four months academically with every single move – Learning Policy Institute
  • Young people without a high school diploma or GED are 346% more likely to experience homelessness than their peers who completed high school – Schoolhouse Connection
Skip to content