Discover 56,553 grantmaking foundations funding education programs, with combined annual giving of $179.7B. The median grant size for education is $10K.
Foundations
56,553
Total Annual Giving
$179.7B
Total Assets Under Management
$2.8T
Median Grant Size
$10K
States with Funders
83
Total Grants on Record
1,037,767
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Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations providing assistance to students in need may apply. The page highlights programs serving vulnerable youth, foster youth, refugees, and students facing barriers to education.
From Broyhill Family Foundation
Who can apply: Organizations promoting free enterprise education; note that new requests in this area are discouraged.
Who can apply: Nonprofits and educational institutions whose work fits the Milwaukee Jewish Education grant area's geographic and strategic boundaries.
From Washington County Community Foundation
Who can apply: Applications must be for eligible school projects. Grants are awarded to the school, checks cannot be made payable to individuals, and the same applicant cannot receive funding for the same project more than once.
From National Education Association of the United States
Who can apply: NEA state and local affiliates may apply. Proposals must include detailed planning, supporting documents, narrative and budget information. Grantees must submit scheduled progress and final reports.
From El& Bg Lightfoot Foundation C/O Us Bank Na
Who can apply: Organization must be a 501(c)(3) by the IRS and located/operating in Idaho; activities must further allowed education-related purposes (environmental education, classroom learning, materials, school building repairs/maintenance).
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| Foundation | Location | Annual Giving | Total Assets | Median Grant | NTEE | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOTHIC CORPORATION | DURHAM, NC | $2B | $9B | $1.6B | B110 | Local |
| The Big Ten Conference Inc | Rosemont, IL | $1.4B | $280.7M | $58.9M | B60 | Regional |
| JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY | BALTIMORE, MD | $594.1M | $25.3B | $120K | B430 | National |
| THE BIG 12 CONFERENCE INC | IRVING, TX | $557M | $59.6M | $43.9M | B124 | National |
| UCLA FOUNDATION | Los Angeles, CA | $536.7M | $6.3B | $100K | B110 | Regional |
| THE ANDREW W MELLON FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $475.8M | $7.8B | $500K | B82 | National |
| THE OJC FUND | BROOKLYN, NY | $448.3M | $58.5M | $29K | B90 | Local |
| UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $304M | $5.5B | $255K | B110 | Local |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $273.3M | $79.9B | $86K | B500 | National |
| THE ANNENBERG FOUNDATION | CONSHOHOCKEN, PA | $258.7M | $1.5B | $25K | B82 | National |
Rosemont, IL
$1.4B
$280.7M
$58.9M
BALTIMORE, MD
$594.1M
$25.3B
$120K
IRVING, TX
$557M
$59.6M
$43.9M
NEW YORK, NY
$475.8M
$7.8B
$500K
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
$304M
$5.5B
$255K
CAMBRIDGE, MA
$273.3M
$79.9B
$86K
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
$258.7M
$1.5B
$25K
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Top 15 states by foundation count
| State | Foundations | Total Annual Giving | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 4,890 | $9.5B | View all in California | |
| Texas | 4,195 | $4.7B | View all in Texas | |
| New York | 3,809 | $11.5B | View all in New York | |
| Florida | 3,063 | $4.4B | View all in Florida | |
| Pennsylvania | 2,713 | $2.2B | View all in Pennsylvania | |
| Illinois | 2,551 | $3.7B | View all in Illinois | |
| ON | 2,424 | $111.2M | ||
| Ohio | 1,857 | $1.3B | View all in Ohio | |
| Massachusetts | 1,567 | $2B | View all in Massachusetts | |
| QC | 1,536 | $145.5M | ||
| Missouri | 1,529 | $1.4B | View all in Missouri | |
| New Jersey | 1,453 | $862.2M | View all in New Jersey | |
| Wisconsin | 1,274 | $1.9B | View all in Wisconsin | |
| Michigan | 1,230 | $992.8M | View all in Michigan | |
| Virginia | 1,228 | $2.5B | View all in Virginia |
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$2.6B in annual giving
$200.6M in annual giving
$5B in annual giving
$482.7M in annual giving
$126.9B in annual giving
Median Grant Size
$10K
New Grantee Rate
40%
Accept Unsolicited Proposals
69%
Most Recent Filing Year
2026
The typical Education foundation awards grants of $10K. Approximately 40% of Education foundations actively fund new organizations, and 69% accept unsolicited proposals.
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