Discover 576 grantmaking foundations funding early childhood education programs, with combined annual giving of $518.6M. The median grant size for early childhood education is $10K.
Foundations
576
Total Annual Giving
$518.6M
Total Assets Under Management
$10B
Median Grant Size
$10K
States with Funders
50
Total Grants on Record
20,349
Live programs funding early childhood education that your nonprofit can apply to now.
Who can apply: Available to nonprofit childcare centers or family childcare homes (formerly group homes) with eligible needs.
Who can apply: Applicant must be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization or fiscally sponsored; spend no more than 5% of budget on legislative involvement; serve women and/or children in Spokane County; WHWF does not fund individuals, political action organizations, capital projects, or endowment funds.
Who can apply: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations primarily supporting children and their families during prenatal stages through age 5 and serving community members in Richmond City, Chesterfield, Henrico, and/or Petersburg. The foundation does not fund proposals focused solely on travel to conferences or other events, budget shortfalls/cash flow, capital investments or major building projects, religious-based activities, or basic needs such as food, housing, or clothing.
From Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation
Who can apply: Applicants must be tax-exempt organizations, including nonprofits, school districts, government entities, and faith-based organizations. The Foundation notes applicants should generally be public charities under section 509(a) and aligned with its early childhood priorities.
Who can apply: Organizations providing services in the identified critical areas; grants are not made to individuals; no multi-year grants; no operating deficits, post-event, or after-the-fact requests.
From James M Cox Foundation of Georgia
Who can apply: Grant requests are submitted through the Foundation's online application portal. The Foundation supports capital campaigns, building construction and renovations, and special projects including program expansions and capacity-building efforts.
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| Foundation | Location | Annual Giving | Total Assets | Median Grant | NTEE | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAKE COUNTY SMART START INC | RALEIGH, NC | $21.8M | $4.4M | $273K | B210 | Local |
| CHILD CARE SERVICES ASSOCIATION | CHAPEL HILL, NC | $11.5M | $12.5M | $28K | B21 | Local |
| SMART START OF FORSYTH COUNTY | Winston Salem, NC | $7M | $93K | $49K | B210 | Local |
| JUMPSTART FOR YOUNG CHILDREN INC | BOSTON, MA | $4.3M | $12.9M | $94K | B21 | National |
| FIRSTSPARK INC | NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $3.2M | $1M | $87K | B21 | Local |
| YELED V'YALDA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER INC | BROOKLYN, NY | $1.7M | $170M | $36K | B210 | Local |
| CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS NETWORK | SECANE, PA | $740K | $404K | $26K | B21 | Local |
| ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOL READINESS COALITION INC | ORLANDO, FL | $723K | $17.4M | $199.2M | B21 | Local |
| SCUS HEAD START PROGRAMS INC | FAIRFIELD, CT | $710K | $8.9M | $12K | B21 | National |
| THE EARLY EXCELLENCE PROJECT | PITTSBURGH, PA | $640K | $625K | $640K | B21 | unknown |
RALEIGH, NC
$21.8M
$4.4M
$273K
CHAPEL HILL, NC
$11.5M
$12.5M
$28K
Winston Salem, NC
$7M
$93K
$49K
BOSTON, MA
$4.3M
$12.9M
$94K
BROOKLYN, NY
$1.7M
$170M
$36K
SECANE, PA
$740K
$404K
$26K
ORLANDO, FL
$723K
$17.4M
$199.2M
FAIRFIELD, CT
$710K
$8.9M
$12K
PITTSBURGH, PA
$640K
$625K
$640K
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Top 15 states by foundation count
| State | Foundations | Total Annual Giving | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 52 | $34.4M | View all in California | |
| Texas | 42 | $18.1M | View all in Texas | |
| Florida | 40 | $125.9M | View all in Florida | |
| Pennsylvania | 39 | $21.5M | View all in Pennsylvania | |
| New York | 35 | $10.6M | View all in New York | |
| Illinois | 29 | $21.3M | View all in Illinois | |
| Massachusetts | 26 | $10.7M | View all in Massachusetts | |
| Michigan | 20 | $10.2M | View all in Michigan | |
| Ohio | 19 | $1.8M | View all in Ohio | |
| Connecticut | 16 | $10.4M | View all in Connecticut | |
| North Carolina | 16 | $13.9M | View all in North Carolina | |
| New Jersey | 16 | $1.2M | View all in New Jersey | |
| Colorado | 15 | $2.7M | View all in Colorado | |
| Delaware | 14 | $5.7M | View all in Delaware | |
| Alabama | 13 | $15.7M | View all in Alabama |
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Median Grant Size
$10K
New Grantee Rate
35%
Accept Unsolicited Proposals
77%
Most Recent Filing Year
2026
The typical Early Childhood Education foundation awards grants of $10K. Approximately 35% of Early Childhood Education foundations actively fund new organizations, and 77% accept unsolicited proposals.
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