TechRow Fund delivers innovative funding solutions to close critical capacity gaps in after-school and summer programs.
Our Story
TechRow Fund began in Harlem, NY with a mission to strengthen the future of education by funding bold, community-rooted after-school and summer programs.
We started by supporting immersive initiatives that introduced emerging technologies like virtual reality—not as a novelty, but as a tool to boost engagement, build confidence in educators, and expand access to real-world learning in historically disconnected communities.
As we expanded into Brooklyn and the Bronx, we witnessed a recurring challenge: program providers often had the funding—just not when they needed it.
Delays in public funding cycles, burdensome grant requirements, and difficulty securing matching dollars from school districts made it nearly impossible for many organizations to launch or sustain programming on time.
We weren’t delivering the programs—we were funding them. And even with committed dollars, the system made delivery fragile.
That’s why we created TechRow Fund: to close the timing gap in after-school and summer program funding through flexible, catalytic capital—so high-impact programming can launch on time, grow sustainably, and unlock opportunity in the communities that need it most.
Neighborhood Facts
The majority of TechRow Fund’s program are serving the most under-served communities in New York City.
The Bronx, Harlem and East Brooklyn districts
more than one in five students experienced homelessness.
Coney Island
Brooklyn
Represents one of the three school districts that saw student homelessness increase by more than 15% since the 2015–16 school year.
Brownseville Brooklyn
The child poverty rate in Brownsville is 54 %, far above the city’s child poverty rate of 30 %. lesss than 37 % of high school students in Brownsville graduated on time in June 2015, compared to 67 % citywide.
98%
of TechRow Fund students qualify for free and reduced lunch.
Three Funding Pillars
FLEXIBLE CAPITAL, TIMED TO IMPACT
We strive to provide capital that aligns with the pace of programs—not the pace of bureaucracy.
By bridging gaps caused by delayed funding cycles and complex reimbursement processes, we work to ensure that after-school and summer programs can launch on time and reach the students who need them most.
SHARED RISK, STRENGTHENED SYSTEMS
We aim to reduce the financial burden on CBOs by designing performance-based partnerships that share responsibility across funders, districts, and providers.
Through soft guarantees and thoughtful repayment models, we strive to make it easier for organizations to absorb risk and keep their focus on delivering impact.
CAPACITY BUILDING, NOT JUST CAPITAL
Funding is not just about providing money—it’s about helping organizations grow stronger.
We invest in the financial and technology capacity of CBOs so they’re better positioned to deliver programming, track outcomes, and pursue future funding with confidence.
Impact
Over 100
teachers have been trained on leveraging new technology in the classroom.
95 middle school students
enrolled in our virtual reality makers class.
10,000 Students
and parents reached with our education programs.
20 Schools
in New York City have a TechRow Program,
Over 40
technology education programs run by TechRow serving grades K-12.
Our Team
Travis Feldler – Founder and CEO
Kathleen Davis – Director
Brette Grise – Program Manager
Femi Lewis – Curriculum Design Manager
Korell Pierson – Curriculum Design Lead
Tyler Whitworth – VR Training Lead
Torrie Raish – Instructional Designer
Monica Chan – Instructional Designer