Education Grants in Pennsylvania

1,798 foundations fund education programs in Pennsylvania. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.

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ACAA Charitable Foundation General Grant Program

From Allegheny County Airport Authority Charitable Foundation

Support for military service members and veterans using the airportsArt and cultural displays to enhance airport spacesCommunity engagement and educational/social needs (including scholarships)+1 more

Who can apply: Organizations must provide services that benefit communities in and around Pittsburgh International Airport and Allegheny County Airport. Preference for projects addressing unmet needs. Religious organizations are eligible only for projects that do not promote religious work or specific religious beliefs. Applicants are generally expected to provide appropriate documentation (e.g., IRS determination letter if applicable, board list, non-discrimination policy, financials).

Open nowCloses in 4 days (Jun 30, 2026)

Annual General Grants (Education Programs)

From Shapira Foundation

EducationAfter-school programsMentoring+1 more

Who can apply: Organizations with education-related programs serving low-income or disadvantaged populations that align with the Foundation's emphasis; applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry. Specific legal/organizational eligibility not specified in provided content.

Open nowCloses in 13 days (Jul 9, 2026)Award: Up to $10K

Youth Environmental Education Grant Program

From Chesapeake Bay Trust

environmental educationyouth educationteacher professional development+2 more

Who can apply: Open to schools, nonprofit organizations, community associations, faith-based organizations, and more, with project and geographic eligibility described in the RFP. Match is required in some cases and encouraged in others.

Open nowCloses in 14 days (Jul 10, 2026)Award: $50K – $250K

Education Opportunity Fund

From Kla Foundation

STEM education accessSTEM skill developmentstudent preparedness+4 more

Who can apply: Organizations seeking support for STEM education initiatives for K-12 students and related educator/system-strengthening efforts. Applicants may include administrative costs if necessary to implement the proposed project or services.

Open nowCloses in 19 days (Jul 15, 2026)

EITC Grants (Education Improvement Tax Credit participation)

From Ppl Foundation

Education

Who can apply: Eligible Education Improvement Organizations and Pre-K Scholarship Organizations may receive support. The company does not participate in the Scholarship category of the program, and participation depends on state approval.

Open nowCloses Jul 31, 2026Award: $150K – $250K

Barry & Marie Lipman Family Prize (Annual Global Prize)

From Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania

Social sector / public-interest social issues (all sectors)Social innovationLeadership and scalable/transferable solutions

Who can apply: Open to mature social-impact nonprofit organizations worldwide. Must hold nonprofit status (501(c)(3) in U.S. or equivalent), have operated for at least 3 years, provide documented impact evaluation, and typically have a 3-year average budget roughly between $500,000 and $5,000,000. Individuals, informal grassroots groups, organizations engaged primarily in lobbying, or those that discriminate are not eligible.

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Largest Education in Pennsylvania Foundations

The Big Ten Conference Inc

Rosemont, IL

Annual Giving

$844M

Total Assets

$352.9M

Median Grant

$58.9M

B60Regional
THE ANDREW W MELLON FOUNDATION

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$475.8M

Total Assets

$7.8B

Median Grant

$500K

B82National
UCLA FOUNDATION

Los Angeles, CA

Annual Giving

$417.3M

Total Assets

$5.5B

Median Grant

$100K

B110Regional
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

BALTIMORE, MD

Annual Giving

$404.5M

Total Assets

$20.2B

Median Grant

$120K

B430National
THE OJC FUND

BROOKLYN, NY

Annual Giving

$334.4M

Total Assets

$54M

Median Grant

$29K

B90Local
US COMMITTEE FOR REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS INC

ARLINGTON, VA

Annual Giving

$274.5M

Total Assets

$133.9M

Median Grant

$150K

B99National
THE ANNENBERG FOUNDATION

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA

Annual Giving

$258.7M

Total Assets

$1.5B

Median Grant

$25K

B82National
Emory University

Atlanta, GA

Annual Giving

$240.2M

Total Assets

$22.2B

Median Grant

$75K

B430National
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION

MIAMI, FL

Annual Giving

$198.6M

Total Assets

$2.5B

Median Grant

$107K

B82National
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

$163.1M

Total Assets

$157M

Median Grant

$56K

B99National
THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$162.8M

Total Assets

$23.6B

Median Grant

$69K

B430National
CARNEGIE CORPORATION OF NEW YORK

New York, NY

Annual Giving

$148.9M

Total Assets

$4.5B

Median Grant

$188K

B124National
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH

PITTSBURGH, PA

Annual Giving

$146.6M

Total Assets

$9.7B

Median Grant

$84K

B99National
President and Fellows of Harvard College

CAMBRIDGE, MA

Annual Giving

$145.3M

Total Assets

$70.6B

Median Grant

$86K

B500National
Yale University

New Haven, CT

Annual Giving

$137.2M

Total Assets

$55.2B

Median Grant

$110K

B430National
DRUCKENMILLER FOUNDATION

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$135.7M

Total Assets

$1.8B

Median Grant

$25K

B82Regional
Cornell University

ITHACA, NY

Annual Giving

$120.8M

Total Assets

$18.6B

Median Grant

$88K

B430National
Ascendium Education Solutions Inc

MADISON, WI

Annual Giving

$117.5M

Total Assets

$222.6M

Median Grant

$89K

B82ZNational
INDIAN PAINTBRUSH FOUNDATION

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$102.9M

Total Assets

$1.9B

Median Grant

$138K

B82INational
EWING MARION KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION

KANSAS CITY, MO

Annual Giving

$95M

Total Assets

$2.5B

Median Grant

$82K

B82Regional
BUSINESS LEADERSHIP ORGANIZED FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA

Annual Giving

$94.4M

Total Assets

$255.5M

Median Grant

$102K

B82Local
TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY

BOSTON, MA

Annual Giving

$92M

Total Assets

$8.5B

Median Grant

$110K

B43National
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

SAINT LOUIS, MO

Annual Giving

$91.4M

Total Assets

$19.8B

Median Grant

$54K

B430National
ALFRED P SLOAN FOUNDATION

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$85.4M

Total Assets

$2.2B

Median Grant

$100K

B82National

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