ABOUT US

Next Ten is an independent, nonpartisan organization that educates, engages and empowers Californians so that, together, we can improve our future economy and quality of life.

California was founded by pioneers who were driven by big dreams and unafraid to face difficult challenges. Like many of us, they came to California to create a better life for themselves and their family. While we continue to believe in the California Dream, today many residents believe that the dream is in danger and that the future might not be as bright as our children and their children deserve.

Californians are worried about schools, traffic-jammed commutes, housing and health care costs, the environment and the economy. Yet many of us do not have the information we need to better understand these important issues. Next Ten creates tools that empower Californians through deeper understanding of critical issues affecting our state.

We call ourselves Next Ten because we aren't here for the quick fix. We have our sights set on joining with others to improve the state over the next ten years, and the ten years after that. The decisions we make together will affect California’s future economy and quality of life for years to come. Together, we can create the brighter future we all want for ourselves and our children.

Next Ten was founded by F. Noel Perry, a venture capitalist and philanthropist concerned about California today and the California our children will inherit.