Annual Report.pdf

The William T. Grant Foundation's 2013 Annual Report highlights the organization's new initiative to support research on reducing inequality in youth outcomes. The Foundation's president, Adam Gamoran, explains that inequality is "the defining challenge of our time" and outlines the organization's plans to address it in various domains, including child welfare, mental health, and education.

The report also discusses the Foundation's efforts to understand the use of research evidence in practices and policies for youth, with a focus on child welfare. The Foundation will continue to support work in this area, with the goal of improving the use of research evidence in policy and practice.

The report notes that the Foundation's new focus on inequality builds on its previous work on social settings, which laid the groundwork for understanding the effects of place-based interventions. The Foundation will also continue to support its existing initiatives, including the William T. Grant Scholars Program and the Distinguished Fellows program.

The report includes essays from the president and other staff members, as well as information on the Foundation's financial performance, research interests, and programs. It also lists the Foundation's board of trustees, active grants, and staff members.

Key highlights from the report include:

The Foundation's new initiative to support research on reducing inequality in youth outcomes
The importance of understanding the use of research evidence in practices and policies for youth
The Foundation's continued support for its existing initiatives, including the William T. Grant Scholars Program and the Distinguished Fellows program
The launch of a new website and communications strategy to expand the Foundation's reach and impact
* The appointment of new staff members, including Vivian Louie and Carola Suárez-Orozco, to lead the Foundation's grantmaking and research efforts.