The Wallace Foundation

The Wallace Foundation Our mission is to help all communities build a more vibrant and just future by fostering advances in the arts, education leadership, and youth development.​

Our mission is to help all communities build a more vibrant and just future by fostering advances in the arts, education leadership, and youth development.

We broke down the 11 episodes of the Principal Pipeline Podcast to highlight the people building strong leadership pipel...
10/11/2026

We broke down the 11 episodes of the Principal Pipeline Podcast to highlight the people building strong leadership pipelines and the benefits for schools and districts.

“It is true that a principal has to do everything under the sun. But, at the end of the day, the purpose is to advance learning and instruction for every student, and that is what we really focus our efforts on,” says Linda Chen, president at UnboundEd.

Find out how principal pipelines can benefit schools and students, how to create lasting programs, and more.

11 podcast episodes on school leadership to prep for this back-to-school season

As part of his research into Self Help Graphics & Art, an arts and cultural hub in East L.A., researcher J.V. Decemviral...
10/10/2026

As part of his research into Self Help Graphics & Art, an arts and cultural hub in East L.A., researcher J.V. Decemvirale attended weekly staff meetings and public programs while interviewing staff and board members.

He uncovered a deep connection between the staff and the surrounding community, a bond that fuels the creation of large-scale events.

But these demanding events can stoke internal tensions and lead to staff burnout. See more.

This brief looks at how an organization balances the demand of funders and its commitment to community.

The October edition of Wallace’s monthly newsletter highlights our focus on economic mobility, straight from the desk of...
10/08/2026

The October edition of Wallace’s monthly newsletter highlights our focus on economic mobility, straight from the desk of Jean S. Desravines one year into his role as the foundation’s president.

The vision is centered around our foundation-wide goal: that young people will be on the path to a strong career launch by age 25.

Also get news and insights on the arts, education, and youth development.

Read more now and subscribe today.

Capping his one-year anniversary at Wallace in September, our president Jean S. Desravines highlighted the foundation’s new North Star: economic mobility. The vision unites our work across the arts, education, and youth development, and it leads toward a foundation-wide goal: that young people wil...

As part of his research into Self Help Graphics & Art, an arts and cultural hub in East L.A., researcher J.V. Decemviral...
10/07/2026

As part of his research into Self Help Graphics & Art, an arts and cultural hub in East L.A., researcher J.V. Decemvirale attended weekly staff meetings and public programs while interviewing staff and board members.

He uncovered a deep connection between the staff and the surrounding community, a bond that fuels the creation of large-scale events. But these demanding events can stoke internal tensions and lead to staff burnout.

See more.

This brief looks at how an organization balances the demand of funders and its commitment to community.

Arts and culture organizations rooted in communities of color across the U.S. Southwest often rely on informal networks ...
10/05/2026

Arts and culture organizations rooted in communities of color across the U.S. Southwest often rely on informal networks for mutual support, resource sharing, and cultural advocacy.

New research from Arizona State University explores how these organizations sustain their work, the barriers they face within traditional funding systems, and what more equitable support could look like for the region.

This brief illustrates the importance of safeguarding the legacies of arts organizations rooted in communities of color

For years, Wallace has been addressing issues of access and opportunity across the arts, education leadership, and youth...
10/04/2026

For years, Wallace has been addressing issues of access and opportunity across the arts, education leadership, and youth development. Our work has asked: what does it mean to take care of one another and live a good life?

The same questions inform our new North Star: economic mobility.

You can read more about our vision and work here. https://bit.ly/4z85DAl

Wallace President Jean S. Desravines on why now is the moment to come together and address economic mobility head-on.

Millions of young people are looking for careers that offer stability, purpose, and opportunity. Skilled trades can deli...
09/30/2026

Millions of young people are looking for careers that offer stability, purpose, and opportunity. Skilled trades can deliver all three — but too many young people don't know where to start.

That's why we're joining Ad Council, Dycom, Ford Motor Company, and The Home Depot for a new campaign. We hope to unlock the American Dream for so many of our young people who have felt that it was somehow out of their reach.

Read more (paywall might apply).

"They get a little bit paranoid that AI might replace the job they might go to school for," Ford executive Mark Truby told Fortune about his Gen Z sons.

For years, Wallace has been addressing issues of access and opportunity across the arts, education leadership, and youth...
09/28/2026

For years, Wallace has been addressing issues of access and opportunity across the arts, education leadership, and youth development.

Our work has asked: what does it mean to take care of one another and live a good life?

The same questions inform our new North Star: economic mobility.

You can read more about our vision and work here. https://bit.ly/4z85DAl

Wallace President Jean S. Desravines on why now is the moment to come together and address economic mobility head-on.

A study conducted as part of IllumiNative’s Native Visibility Project reveals that almost half of focus group survey par...
09/27/2026

A study conducted as part of IllumiNative’s Native Visibility Project reveals that almost half of focus group survey participants were unable to name a single famous or noteworthy Native person, despite arts and culture being central features of Native communities.

How can that lack of representation be improved? Through close exploration of the dominant narratives, perceptions, and influences that shape public opinion of Native peoples, IllumiNative takes a closer look.

Read the study here.

This study explores areas where Native peoples have gained media visibility and where they are ignored or misrepresented.

Afterschool programs are a necessary part of a community’s well-being. High-quality programs provide secure and structur...
09/26/2026

Afterschool programs are a necessary part of a community’s well-being. High-quality programs provide secure and structured environments for young people, and a source of reliability for families. Ensuring the continued success of these programs requires effective messaging, and city leaders can be powerful champions.

National League of Cities has released a step-by-step guide, tailored to city leaders, on how to build support and communicate effectively to support afterschool programs.

Learn more.

Afterschool programs are a critical part of a city’s infrastructure for youth success, economic development, and public safety. In the hours after school when many young people are unsupervised and…

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