Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation

Started in 2002, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation (DRK Foundation) is a global venture philanthropy firm supporting social enterprises.

History
The Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Draper Richards, a venture capital firm founded by William H. Draper, III and Robin Richards Donohoe in 1994. DRK Foundation was originally founded as the Draper Richards Foundation in 2002 and began by making investments in the United States and India. In 2010, Robert Steven Kaplan joined the Foundation and it changed its name to the Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation.

Portfolio
Since beginning this work in 2002, DRK has invested in more than 225 organizations. Organizations funded include Peepul India in 2020,  Watsi in 2013,  Kiva in 2007, Living Goods in 2007, and Room to Read in 2002.