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description: Learn about the people and mission behind Math Shelf.
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## "I did it!"

defines Math Shelf’s mission of empowering young children to master early math standards, which leads to confidence and success in school and life. 

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## Backed by Foundations

[![Valhalla-Foundation-Logo](https://www.mathshelflearning.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202021-09-26%20at%2010.27.12%20AM.png?width=556&height=192&name=Screen%20Shot%202021-09-26%20at%2010.27.12%20AM.png "Valhalla-Foundation-Logo")](https://valhalla.org)

One of Valhalla Foundation's goals is to dramatically improve kindergarten math readiness so that all children—and particularly low-income children—get off to a strong start in learning and life.  Valhalla Foundation works towards achieving this goal by funding research-based, scalable technologies that increase young children's math achievement.  Math Shelf is thrilled to be a recipient of multiple Valhalla Foundation grants.

[![heising-foundation](https://www.mathshelflearning.com/hs-fs/hubfs/heising-foundation.png?width=556&height=192&name=heising-foundation.png "heising-foundation")](https://www.hsfoundation.org)

The Heising-Simons Foundation's grant making focuses on strengthening early childhood education for children from low-income families.  Specifically, the Foundation works to enhance young learners math outcomes by providing grants to evidence-based mathematics programs like Math Shelf.  

![BW WEBSITE IMAGE](https://www.mathshelflearning.com/hubfs/BW%20WEBSITE%20IMAGE.jpg)

### All children can excel in math

Math Shelf is on a mission to improve early math education through evidence-based technologies.  Our company is committed to eliminating early math achievement gaps, and providing every child access to high-quality mathematics learning opportunities. 

[Learn Why ](https://www.mathshelflearning.com/articles/evidence?hsLang=en)

### All children can excel in math

Math Shelf is on a mission to improve early math education through evidence-based technologies.  Our company is committed to eliminating early math achievement gaps, and providing every child access to high-quality mathematics learning opportunities. 

[Learn Why ](https://www.mathshelflearning.com/articles/evidence?hsLang=en)

![BW WEBSITE IMAGE](https://www.mathshelflearning.com/hubfs/BW%20WEBSITE%20IMAGE.jpg)

### Kindergarten math knowledge is the best predictor of school and life success.  Improve your students' math achievement today!

[Apply for a School Grant ](https://www.mathshelflearning.com/math-shelf-grant-opportunity-fall2025?hsLang=en)

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