Discover 46,661 grantmaking foundations funding education programs, with combined annual giving of $182B. The median grant size for education is $10K.
Foundations
46,661
Total Annual Giving
$182B
Total Assets Under Management
$2.2T
Median Grant Size
$10K
States with Funders
67
Total Grants on Record
1,284,382
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From Society of Plastics Engineers
Who can apply: Programs and/or equipment for classroom use or to deliver plastics education to the public.
From American Genetic Association
Who can apply: Professional educators teaching at the high school and undergraduate levels, including 2-year and 4-year institutions; interdisciplinary teams welcome; applicants at under-resourced institutions are particularly encouraged.
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) organizations or eligible institutions whose programs further the Foundation’s mission in education and benefit the Foundation’s geographic focus areas.
From Jr Hyde Iii Family Foundation
Who can apply: Only 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that serve the Memphis area are eligible. Applicants should align with the foundation's current focus and contact program staff before applying.
From Asmund Slaedral Foundation
Who can apply: Application must have a research dimension and address one of the foundation's focus areas: preventing needless deaths from sudden cardiac arrest, trauma, or during birth.
From Montgomery County Community Foundation
Who can apply: Montgomery County nonprofit whose work for the community would benefit from a grant; applicants should review grant guidelines and schedule an appointment before applying. Required attachments include board information, board support resolution/minutes, financial documents, budget, and other supporting materials.
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| Foundation | Location | Annual Giving | Total Assets | Median Grant | NTEE | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOTHIC CORPORATION | DURHAM, NC | $2B | $9B | $1.6B | B110 | Local |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Cares Foundation Inc | Ridgefield, CT | $1.6B | $251.9M | $1.3B | B99 | 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 |
| Indiana University Foundation | Bloomington, IN | $403.6M | $4.7B | $51.7M | B110 | Local |
| UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $304M | $5.5B | $255K | B110 | Local |
Ridgefield, CT
$1.6B
$251.9M
$1.3B
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
Bloomington, IN
$403.6M
$4.7B
$51.7M
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
$304M
$5.5B
$255K
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Top 15 states by foundation count
| State | Foundations | Total Annual Giving | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 4,569 | $9.3B | View all in California | |
| Texas | 3,939 | $4.6B | View all in Texas | |
| New York | 3,620 | $10.4B | View all in New York | |
| Florida | 2,921 | $4.3B | View all in Florida | |
| Pennsylvania | 2,583 | $2.3B | View all in Pennsylvania | |
| Illinois | 2,375 | $3.7B | View all in Illinois | |
| Ohio | 1,778 | $1.2B | View all in Ohio | |
| Missouri | 1,486 | $1.4B | View all in Missouri | |
| Massachusetts | 1,417 | $1.9B | View all in Massachusetts | |
| New Jersey | 1,316 | $856.8M | View all in New Jersey | |
| Wisconsin | 1,225 | $1.8B | View all in Wisconsin | |
| Michigan | 1,159 | $1B | View all in Michigan | |
| Virginia | 1,115 | $2.7B | View all in Virginia | |
| North Carolina | 996 | $4.5B | View all in North Carolina | |
| Georgia | 940 | $2.6B | View all in Georgia |
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$2.2B in annual giving
$459.2M in annual giving
$5B in annual giving
$983.1M in annual giving
$130B in annual giving
Median Grant Size
$10K
New Grantee Rate
40%
Accept Unsolicited Proposals
74%
Most Recent Filing Year
2026
The typical Education foundation awards grants of $10K. Approximately 40% of Education foundations actively fund new organizations, and 74% accept unsolicited proposals.
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