About Understood
Understood.org is a nonprofit organization that provides free resources for individuals in the U.S. with learning and thinking differences, such as ADHD and dyslexia. It offers expert-backed articles, podcasts, and community support to help parents, educators, and individuals navigate these challenges. The organization aims to create an inclusive environment for diverse learning styles and sustains itself through donations and grants, ensuring its resources remain accessible to all.
New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$736.4KTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
Social Impact, EducationIndustries
51-200Employees
Benefits
Hybrid Work Options
Risks
Increased stigma surrounding neurodiversity may deter potential users from seeking support.
Nearly 60% of Americans lack understanding of learning and thinking differences.
Reliance on grants for funding projects suggests potential financial instability.
Differentiation
Understood.org unites 15 nonprofits to support children with learning differences.
Offers free expert-backed resources for parents, educators, and healthcare professionals.
Focuses on advocacy and resource provision for learning and thinking differences.
Upsides
Increased funding for nonprofits focusing on educational equity and neurodivergent support.
Growing interest in neurodiversity in workplaces may inspire educational environments.
Rise of personalized learning technologies benefits students with ADHD and dyslexia.
Funding
Total raised$736.4 K
StageGRANT
GRANT
11/30/2023$1