Discover 56,548 grantmaking foundations funding education programs, with combined annual giving of $177.8B. The median grant size for education is $10K.
Foundations
56,548
Total Annual Giving
$177.8B
Total Assets Under Management
$2.7T
Median Grant Size
$10K
States with Funders
82
Total Grants on Record
325,207
Live programs funding education that your nonprofit can apply to now.
From Sierra Foothills Audubon Society
Who can apply: Schools and educators/teachers with a clear, thoughtful plan focused on community and student education. Eligible expenses include gear and tools, educational resources, field-trip transportation, direct project expenses, research supplies, and materials.
Who can apply: Applicants must be authorized education foundation administrators representing public independent school districts located within Texas Trust Credit Union's field of membership. Applications from school districts, individual schools, private schools, charter schools, colleges, universities, teachers, students, or other businesses are not accepted.
From American Assoc of Orthodontists Fdn
Who can apply: The program is identified as an AAOF priority award area. Detailed eligibility and award amounts were not provided in the scraped content.
From Whole Foods Market Foundation (Fka Whole Planet Foundation)
Who can apply: Applicants must be K–12 schools or nonprofit organizations serving at least 10 K–12 students in the United States or Canada, must have received a Whole Foods Market Foundation Bee Grant in 2025 or earlier, and must have completed the required Progress Report. Live bees are not required. Grantees may receive a maximum of two Renewal Bee Grants, spaced one cycle apart.
From Whole Foods Market Foundation (Fka Whole Planet Foundation)
Who can apply: Applicants must be K-12 schools or nonprofit organizations serving at least 10 students in K-12 grades in the United States or Canada. Applicants must have previously received a Traditional Bee Grant from Whole Kids in 2024 or earlier and completed the required progress report. Live bees are not required.
From American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Who can apply: Applicants proposing education efforts that enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion in nurse anesthesia.
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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 | Regional |
| 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 |
| US COMMITTEE FOR REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS INC | ARLINGTON, VA | $274.5M | $133.9M | $150K | B99 | National |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $273.3M | $79.9B | $86K | B500 | 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
ARLINGTON, VA
$274.5M
$133.9M
$150K
CAMBRIDGE, MA
$273.3M
$79.9B
$86K
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Top 15 states by foundation count
| State | Foundations | Total Annual Giving | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 4,891 | $9.6B | View all in California | |
| Texas | 4,194 | $4.6B | View all in Texas | |
| New York | 3,809 | $10.6B | View all in New York | |
| Florida | 3,062 | $4.3B | View all in Florida | |
| Pennsylvania | 2,714 | $2.3B | View all in Pennsylvania | |
| Illinois | 2,551 | $3.7B | View all in Illinois | |
| ON | 2,423 | $110.4M | ||
| Ohio | 1,857 | $1.2B | View all in Ohio | |
| Massachusetts | 1,565 | $1.9B | View all in Massachusetts | |
| QC | 1,536 | $145.5M | ||
| Missouri | 1,529 | $1.4B | View all in Missouri | |
| New Jersey | 1,453 | $863.3M | View all in New Jersey | |
| Wisconsin | 1,274 | $1.8B | View all in Wisconsin | |
| Michigan | 1,230 | $1.1B | View all in Michigan | |
| Virginia | 1,228 | $2.7B | View all in Virginia |
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$145.5M
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$863.8M in annual giving
$2.2B in annual giving
$459.2M in annual giving
$5B in annual giving
$125.3B in annual giving
Median Grant Size
$10K
New Grantee Rate
40%
Accept Unsolicited Proposals
76%
Most Recent Filing Year
2026
The typical Education foundation awards grants of $10K. Approximately 40% of Education foundations actively fund new organizations, and 76% accept unsolicited proposals.
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