Education Grants in Missouri

1,083 foundations fund education programs in Missouri. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.

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These foundations have a track record of funding education work in Missouri, based on IRS 990 grant data. Use the list below to find funders aligned with your mission, then sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits each one.

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Adult Learn-to-Swim Grants

From Usa Swimming Foundation

Adult learn-to-swim programsWater safetyDrowning prevention+1 more

Who can apply: Open to swim instructors, facilities, and programs seeking to help adults become safer around water. Grant recipients must register as a U.S. Masters Swimming club or workout group when accepting the award.

Open nowCloses in 3 days (Nov 15, 2026)

Adult Learn-to-Swim Grants

From Usa Swimming

Adult learn-to-swimWater safetyDrowning prevention+1 more

Who can apply: Open to swim instructors, facilities, and programs seeking to help adults improve swimming skills and reduce adult drowning risk. Grant recipients must register as a U.S. Masters Swimming club or workout group when accepting the award.

Open nowCloses in 3 days (Nov 15, 2026)

Plastics & Polymer Education Grants

From Society of Plastics Engineers

Plastics educationPolymer scienceSTEM education+1 more

Who can apply: Supports programs and projects at educational institutions. The grants program generally does not support individuals, for-profit entities, general operating expenses, capital or building campaigns, debt reduction, endowments, fundraising events, loans, or meals and refreshments.

Open nowCloses in 19 days (Dec 1, 2026)Award: $5K – $75K

Center for Racial and Social Justice—Racial Justice in Education Grant

From National Education Association of the United States

Racial justiceSocial justiceLeadership development+2 more

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.

Open nowCloses Dec 31, 2026Award: Varies

FIRST Tech Challenge Sibling Team Grant 2026-2027

From For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (First)

RoboticsSTEM educationTeam growth+1 more

Who can apply: The rookie sibling team must be affiliated with an existing FIRST Robotics Competition or FIRST Tech Challenge team. Only rookie FIRST Tech Challenge teams are eligible. Teams must work with their regional Business Development Manager and be located in one of the listed states or regions. Funding is limited.

Open nowRolling / open intake

Gateway to Innovation Conference Grant

From Saint Louis Zoo Association

Environmental educationScience educationZoo educational programs+1 more

Who can apply: Applicants must represent students who are under-resourced. The application must include a letter on school letterhead from a classroom teacher, school representative, or school administrator explaining why the students are under-resourced, with supporting statistics and examples, and how they would benefit from a Saint Louis Zoo educational program.

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Largest Education in Missouri Foundations

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

BALTIMORE, MD

Annual Giving

$594.1M

Total Assets

$25.3B

Median Grant

$120K

B430National
THE ANDREW W MELLON FOUNDATION

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$475.8M

Total Assets

$7.8B

Median Grant

$500K

B82National
THE OJC FUND

BROOKLYN, NY

Annual Giving

$448.3M

Total Assets

$58.5M

Median Grant

$29K

B90Local
The Kansas University Endowment Association

Lawrence, KS

Annual Giving

$444.5M

Total Assets

$3.2B

Median Grant

$14.2M

B110Regional
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION

LINCOLN, NE

Annual Giving

$297.9M

Total Assets

$3.8B

Median Grant

$491K

B110Local
President and Fellows of Harvard College

CAMBRIDGE, MA

Annual Giving

$273.3M

Total Assets

$79.9B

Median Grant

$86K

B500National
THE ANNENBERG FOUNDATION

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA

Annual Giving

$258.7M

Total Assets

$1.5B

Median Grant

$25K

B82National
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

LOS ANGELES, CA

Annual Giving

$249.4M

Total Assets

$17B

Median Grant

$22K

B430National
THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$208.3M

Total Assets

$26B

Median Grant

$69K

B430National
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION

MIAMI, FL

Annual Giving

$198.6M

Total Assets

$2.5B

Median Grant

$107K

B82National
US COMMITTEE FOR REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS INC

ARLINGTON, VA

Annual Giving

$195.9M

Total Assets

$136.5M

Median Grant

$150K

B99National
THE SCHMIDT FAMILY FOUNDATION

PALO ALTO, CA

Annual Giving

$195.5M

Total Assets

$2B

Median Grant

$100K

B82National
THE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$189.7M

Total Assets

$171.8M

Median Grant

$56K

B99National
Emory University

Atlanta, GA

Annual Giving

$183.7M

Total Assets

$24.9B

Median Grant

$75K

B430National
CARNEGIE CORPORATION OF NEW YORK

New York, NY

Annual Giving

$180.9M

Total Assets

$4.8B

Median Grant

$188K

B124National
Yale University

New Haven, CT

Annual Giving

$168.2M

Total Assets

$58.9B

Median Grant

$110K

B430National
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH

PITTSBURGH, PA

Annual Giving

$149.1M

Total Assets

$10.9B

Median Grant

$84K

B99National
Ascendium Education Solutions Inc

MADISON, WI

Annual Giving

$145.2M

Total Assets

$213.3M

Median Grant

$89K

B82ZNational
Cornell University

ITHACA, NY

Annual Giving

$126.7M

Total Assets

$19.8B

Median Grant

$88K

B430National
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

SAINT LOUIS, MO

Annual Giving

$120.7M

Total Assets

$22.3B

Median Grant

$54K

B430National
TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY

BOSTON, MA

Annual Giving

$109.8M

Total Assets

$9.3B

Median Grant

$110K

B43National
EWING MARION KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION

KANSAS CITY, MO

Annual Giving

$95M

Total Assets

$2.5B

Median Grant

$82K

B82Regional
Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

Annual Giving

$91.2M

Total Assets

$14.8B

Median Grant

$53K

B43National
University of Chicago

Chicago, IL

Annual Giving

$90.9M

Total Assets

$15.8B

Median Grant

$142K

B430National
ALFRED P SLOAN FOUNDATION

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$85.4M

Total Assets

$2.2B

Median Grant

$100K

B82National

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