ABOUT INESTED

About INESTED

INESTED removes the academic, research, financial, legal, and structural barriers that stop college students from starting and completing their graduate degrees, advancing their research, and entering the careers they choose. Serving domestic and international students alike, we provide admission guidance, academic success support, networking, research mentorship, emergency grants, scholarships, and career connections, from the first application through graduation and the first job.

Our commitments to donors

We report what we raise and how we spend it every month.

See our financials →

01TransparencyWe publish money raised, grants made and outcomes on a regular schedule.
02Funds go to studentsWe pay grants directly to schools, landlords and providers whenever possible.
03Merit and serviceAwards require service to others and above-average academic standing.
04Timely decisionsEmergency grant decisions within 48 hours of a complete application.
05Donor intentRestricted gifts are tracked separately and used only for their stated purpose.

Learn more

Governance →Our board, policies, IRS determination letter and annual returns.Strategic goals →Five goals for 2026–2029 and how we are doing against each.Student stories →In their words, shared by choice at the level each student picked.Transparency →Every dollar in and out, and every grant paid, updated monthly.