Charles Best

Date of Birth: June 27, 1975

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Biography

Charles Best is an American entrepreneur and businessman, best known as the founder and CEO of DonorsChoose, a nonprofit organization that allows individuals to donate directly to public school classroom projects. Born and raised in New York City, Best was inspired by his experiences as a public school teacher in the Bronx to create a platform where teachers could post requests for classroom resources, and donors could contribute to meet those needs. Since its inception in 2000, DonorsChoose has grown exponentially, raising millions of dollars and impacting thousands of schools across the United States. Best has received numerous accolades for his innovative approach to education funding and has been featured in various media outlets including The New York Times, Forbes, and Time magazine.

5 Interesting Facts about Charles Best

1. Charles Best was a history teacher at Wings Academy in the Bronx before founding DonorsChoose.

2. In 2014, DonorsChoose received $5 million from Salesforce.com CEO Marc Benioff.

3. Best was named to the Fortune 40 Under 40 list in 2009.

4. DonorsChoose was the first charity to be featured on Oprah Winfrey’s “Favorite Things” episode.

5. As of 2021, DonorsChoose has raised over $1 billion for classroom projects.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Charles Best

1. “Teachers have the most important job in the world, and they deserve our support.”

2. “I wanted to create a platform that would empower teachers and engage the community.”

3. “Every child deserves a great education, and sometimes that means having the right resources.”

4. “The generosity of strangers can make a huge difference in a child’s life.”

5. “Innovation in education is key to our future, and it starts with supporting our teachers.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth achieved by Charles Best is estimated to be around $10 million.

Children

Charles Best is married and has two children. He often speaks about the influence his family has had on his professional endeavors and the importance of education for his own kids.