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Organizational Information
Key facts for grant applications.
Organization Profile
Mission Statement
"To safeguard children and build a secure digital future by combating online exploitation, promoting AI safety, and cultivating a diverse, next-generation cybersecurity workforce."
Vision Statement
"A world where every child is safe online, AI systems are built with human dignity at their core, and every community has access to the cybersecurity knowledge and careers needed to defend our shared digital future."
Flagship Program
Phoenix CyberPaw is the umbrella program unifying all three pillars: child online safety, AI security and responsibility, and NICE Framework-aligned cybersecurity workforce development.
Program Documentation
Detailed program descriptions.
Phoenix CyberPaw Pillar I
Child Online Safety
Comprehensive education and advocacy programs addressing sextortion, cyberbullying, AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM), and violent online networks such as 764 that actively recruit and exploit minors through digital platforms.
Key Activities
- School and community digital safety workshops
- Parent and educator awareness training
- Sextortion prevention and response resources
- Collaboration with NCMEC, IWF, and Thorn
- Policy advocacy for child online safety legislation
Phoenix CyberPaw Pillar II
AI Security & Responsibility
Research, advocacy, and public education focused on the intersection of artificial intelligence and child safety. Addressing AI-generated CSAM, manipulative chatbot harms, deepfake exploitation, and pushing for policy frameworks that hold AI developers accountable.
Key Activities
- AI safety policy research and white papers
- Advocacy for NIST AI Risk Management Framework adoption
- Community education on AI-driven online threats
- Coalition building with AI safety organizations
- Engagement with CISA and federal AI safety initiatives
Phoenix CyberPaw Pillar III
Cybersecurity Workforce Development
Building a diverse, next-generation cybersecurity talent pipeline aligned with the NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework. Targeting underserved communities, women, and minorities to address the 500,000+ unfilled cybersecurity positions in the United States.
Key Activities
- NICE Framework-aligned career pathway programs
- Cybersecurity certification scholarship fund
- Mentorship programs with industry professionals
- Partnerships with HBCUs and community colleges
- Internship and apprenticeship placement support
Funding Priorities
Current funding needs.
Child Safety Education
$50,000Fund 20 school workshops and digital safety curriculum development across Houston ISD
AI Safety Research
$25,000Support one year of AI policy research, white paper production, and advocacy coalition work
Cybersecurity Scholarships
$100,000Provide 50 certification scholarships for underserved students pursuing cybersecurity careers
Program Operations
$30,000Staff, technology, and operational infrastructure to support all three program pillars
Interested in funding one of these priorities? We welcome conversations with foundations, corporate sponsors, and individual major donors.
Contact Us About FundingLeadership
The team behind the mission.
Founder / Executive Director
Phoenix Paw Foundation
Visionary leader with expertise in child online safety, AI security policy, and nonprofit management. Founded Phoenix Paw Foundation to address the convergence of AI-driven exploitation and the cybersecurity workforce crisis.
info@phoenixpaw.orgPress Assets
Downloadable resources.
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DownloadOrganization Fact Sheet
One-page overview of our mission, programs, leadership, and impact data.
RequestAnnual Impact Report
Detailed report on program outcomes, financials, and community impact.
RequestIRS Determination Letter
Official 501(c)(3) determination letter for grant application purposes.
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