2026 Event Highlights
- Over $637,000 raise during the 5th annual Making the Grade New York event in support of A Better Chance
- The 2026 event attracted a record 47 sponsors and 329 attendees
- Use the contact form at the bottom of the page to discuss sponsorship opportunities in 2027!
Who you'll be helping
2,000
scholars
30% of students are enrolled in independent Day Schools, 64% in independent Boarding Schools, and 6% in Community Day schools.
200
schools
30% of participating member schools are independent Day Schools, 61% are independent Boarding Schools, and 9% are Community Day Schools.
96%
Graduates
enroll directly to
college compared to 37%
nationally for students of
color.
18,000+
Alumni
A Better Chance Alumni are creating pathways for future generations
Thank you to all of our sponsors for their generous support of the 5th annual event in 2026, with all funds raised going directly to A Better Chance. We look forward to partnering with you again!
Founding Partner:
Diamond Sponsors:
Platinum Sponsors:
Gold Sponsors:
Silver Sponsors:
Contact
To find out about sponsorship opportunities for 2027, please contact campbell.andersen@fitchratings.com or douglas.campbell@fitchratings.com.