Discover 749 grantmaking foundations funding childcare programs, with combined annual giving of $2.8B. The median grant size for childcare is $10K.
Foundations
749
Total Annual Giving
$2.8B
Total Assets Under Management
$18.5B
Median Grant Size
$10K
States with Funders
49
Total Grants on Record
17,964
Live programs funding childcare that your nonprofit can apply to now.
From Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties
Who can apply: Only 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or organizations with a qualified fiscal sponsor serving Loudoun County residents may apply. Funds cannot be direct cash payments to individuals.
From York County Community Foundation
Who can apply: Applicants must be nonprofit organizations classified as 501(c)(3) public charities for at least one year, government agencies, or public school districts providing services directly to York County. Applicants must be current on grant reports and have a board-approved anti-discrimination policy. Individuals are not eligible.
From Region A Partnership for Children
Who can apply: Qualified contractors and agencies providing evidence-based activities serving children birth through kindergarten in Region A; funded activities must align with Smart Start goals and meet required documentation and contract requirements. Sites funded for direct service must meet applicable licensing/quality standards (for program delivery sites).
Who can apply: Applicants must generally be eligible to receive AAF grants, use funds for the benefit of residents of the 26 northernmost counties of the Texas Panhandle, provide required financial statements, and have fulfilled reporting requirements for previous grants. Individuals, parochial schools, and private schools are not eligible.
From United Methodist Foundation of West Virginia
Who can apply: Available only to United Methodist Churches in the West Virginia Conference. Applications are accepted throughout the year. Award deadlines are February 28 and July 31.
From United Way of Marshall County
Who can apply: Nonprofit 501(c)(3) community benefit organizations whose capital project space primarily directly delivers essential health and human services. The program does not fund administrative space, real estate developers, nonprofits established by for-profit entities, economic development corporations, community development corporations, public education foundations, or organizations without a primary purpose of directly delivering essential health and human services. A 1:1 match from non-Indiana United Ways funds is required.
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| Foundation | Location | Annual Giving | Total Assets | Median Grant | NTEE | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EARLY LEARNING INDIANA INC | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $28.3M | $55.6M | $24K | P330 | Local |
| EPISCOPAL CHILDREN'S SERVICES INC | JACKSONVILLE, FL | $25M | $20.1M | $69K | P330 | Local |
| AHOLD DELHAIZE USA FAMILY FOUNDATION INC | CARLISLE, PA | $11M | $12.8M | $47K | P33 | Regional |
| Henry Booth House | Chicago, IL | $9.6M | $3M | $314K | P330 | Local |
| Think Small | Saint Paul, MN | $8.7M | $8.7M | $22K | P33I | Local |
| Carole Robertson Center for Learning | Chicago, IL | $6.5M | $27.4M | $61K | P330 | Local |
| DAY CARE COUNCIL OF NEW YORK INC | NEW YORK, NY | $6.1M | $10.2M | $22K | P33 | Local |
| CHILD CARE OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INC | FT MYERS, FL | $5.5M | $6M | $26K | P33Z | Local |
| Child Care Connection Inc DBA Thread | Anchorage, AK | $4.2M | $4M | $34K | P33Z | Local |
| HEALTHY START OF NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA INC | GAINESVILLE, FL | $3.6M | $2.3M | $397K | P33 | Local |
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
$28.3M
$55.6M
$24K
JACKSONVILLE, FL
$25M
$20.1M
$69K
CARLISLE, PA
$11M
$12.8M
$47K
Chicago, IL
$6.5M
$27.4M
$61K
NEW YORK, NY
$6.1M
$10.2M
$22K
FT MYERS, FL
$5.5M
$6M
$26K
Anchorage, AK
$4.2M
$4M
$34K
GAINESVILLE, FL
$3.6M
$2.3M
$397K
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Top 15 states by foundation count
| State | Foundations | Total Annual Giving | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 78 | $29.1M | View all in New York | |
| Florida | 49 | $198.7M | View all in Florida | |
| Massachusetts | 43 | $52.3M | View all in Massachusetts | |
| Illinois | 43 | $25.6M | View all in Illinois | |
| Texas | 40 | $13.2M | View all in Texas | |
| California | 36 | $20.2M | View all in California | |
| Pennsylvania | 36 | $12.7M | View all in Pennsylvania | |
| Iowa | 31 | $9.8M | View all in Iowa | |
| Wisconsin | 26 | $12M | View all in Wisconsin | |
| New Jersey | 23 | $6.9M | View all in New Jersey | |
| Ohio | 21 | $4.3M | View all in Ohio | |
| Virginia | 20 | $19.7M | View all in Virginia | |
| Kansas | 20 | $18.2M | View all in Kansas | |
| Missouri | 18 | $10.5M | View all in Missouri | |
| Indiana | 18 | $33.2M | View all in Indiana |
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$2.3B in annual giving
Median Grant Size
$10K
New Grantee Rate
36%
Accept Unsolicited Proposals
78%
Most Recent Filing Year
2026
The typical Childcare foundation awards grants of $10K. Approximately 36% of Childcare foundations actively fund new organizations, and 78% accept unsolicited proposals.
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