Our Shared Belief
A more equitable world starts with education.
Students everywhere — especially those that have been largely underserved — benefit from real infrastructure improvements and community evolution. For over thirty years, we have been and will continue to be true advocates for the charter school movement.
1997
CSDC is established.
2003
Launches turnkey development program.
2009
Serves more than 25,000 students.
2014
Certified by Treasury Dept as a CDFI.
2018
Serves more than 100,000 students.
2025
22Beacon is born from CSDC.
Who We Are
Framing Minds.
Building Futures.
Our promise
We deliver growth from the ground up.
We go to work every day determined to help eliminate barriers to educational access and choice.
To direct resources to those who need them most. To serve the goals and honor the spirit of the charter school movement. And to always remember that, when we do our jobs right, the ripple effect will improve countless lives far beyond the communities we serve.
25+ Years of Purpose
Proud to stand firm as foundational leaders since the charter school movement's inception.
360 Degrees of Support
As both a CDFI and a developer — we offer comprehensive strategies and resources, from financing to building. We approach from every angle.
Impact-Driven Action
Every decision is made through the lens of impact. If it can be effective + is critical to the community, we say yes when others say no.
Built To Break Barriers
We eliminate obstacles to choice, growth, and equity, empowering the entire educational ecosystem through intentional building + investment.
Pathways to Ownership
We prioritize school ownership opportunities to ignite a cycle of growth and empowerment in underserved areas.
Rooted in Advocacy
Amplifying impact through unwavering dedication to policy advancement.
We Say Yes
Embracing promise where others see risk, early-stage educational ventures comprise 75% of our portfolio.
Our REACH
We go where we can deliver the most impact.
Projects of all scopes. Across the entire nation.
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281
Projects
$1B
Impact Capital
30
States and D.C.
1997
CSDC is established.
2003
Launches turnkey development program.
2009
Serves more than 25,000 students.
2014
Certified by Treasury Dept as a CDFI.
2018
Serves more than 100,000 students.
2025
22Beacon is born from CSDC.