Grow Schools

Grow Schools, based in Portland, OR, is a financial and operational support services provider dedicated to U.S. charter schools. Founded in 2006, the company focuses on helping charter school leaders build and sustain successful educational institutions. Grow Schools emphasizes Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

The company offers three main services: facility financing, working capital financing, and enrollment marketing. Through facility financing, Grow Schools assists schools in acquiring properties using tax-exempt bonds. Working capital financing provides operational funds for staffing and resources, while enrollment marketing helps schools boost their student numbers, with some experiencing enrollment increases of over 100%. Since its inception, Grow Schools has supported over 1,000 charter schools, provided more than $3 billion in funding, and served around 2 million students nationwide.