Discover 137 grantmaking foundations funding entrepreneurship programs, with combined annual giving of $86M. The median grant size for entrepreneurship is $16K.
Foundations
137
Total Annual Giving
$86M
Total Assets Under Management
$3.9B
Median Grant Size
$16K
States with Funders
34
Total Grants on Record
4,026
Live programs funding entrepreneurship that your nonprofit can apply to now.
Who can apply: Applicants are eligible if their school offers a degree program or curriculum leading to a manufacturing career, can provide adequate facilities and staffing, and can offer entrepreneurship instruction.
From Ucsb Charitable Foundation
Who can apply: Applicants must be nonprofit charitable organizations with 501(c)(3) status serving low- to moderate-income communities in Union and Essex counties, New Jersey. Organizations must meet all guidelines and application requirements, align with the Foundation's mission and funding priorities, and demonstrate significant community impact.
Who can apply: Applicants may include educators, community and parent volunteers, students with a sponsoring educator or school official, and local nonprofit organizations. Projects must be carried out within schools and align with EDUinnovate's mission to promote educational excellence and innovation. The Foundation prioritizes innovative, high-impact, clearly needed, and feasible projects that require funding support.
Who can apply: Applicants must be Canadian registered charities, Canadian not-for-profit organizations or municipalities. Initiatives must align with jobs and workforce development, housing affordability, or entrepreneurship and small business support and demonstrate measurable outcomes. Funding is generally limited to one request per organization; TD funding should not exceed 20% of the organization's total operating budget.
From Siebert Lutheran Foundation
Who can apply: Applicants must generally be Lutheran churches or organizations, or rarely non-Lutheran organizations directly enabling Lutheran ministries or projects. Proposed work must be within Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, or Kenosha County. Organizations generally may have only one active Siebert grant per year.
From Twin City Development Foundation
Who can apply: Grants and matching grants must be awarded to nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, or approved public/private partnerships. Projects should provide community benefits such as creating or saving jobs, improving the Forsyth County neighborhood, improving public education, nurturing entrepreneurs, or improving the county's overall business climate. Funded-project success criteria are established case by case.
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| Foundation | Location | Annual Giving | Total Assets | Median Grant | NTEE | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLACK FARMER FUND INC | NEW YORK, NY | $2.3M | $26.5M | $12K | S43 | Regional |
| WASHINGTON STATE MICROENTERPRISE ASSOCIATION | OLYMPIA, WA | $2.1M | $3.3M | $25K | S43 | Local |
| CAMELBACK VENTURES | GARDEN CITY, ID | $1.6M | $15.5M | $40K | S43 | National |
| RAZA DEVELOPMENT FUND INC | PHOENIX, AZ | $1.3M | $378M | $25K | S43Z | National |
| PEOPLEFUND | AUSTIN, TX | $969K | $108.3M | $130K | S43 | National |
| ALLIES FOR COMMUNITY BUSINESS INC | CHICAGO, IL | $856K | $41.6M | $20K | S43Z | Local |
| METROPOLITAN CONSORTIUM OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPERS | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $710K | $14.8M | $10K | S430 | Local |
| MENTORS | INCLINE VILLAGE, NV | $631K | $26.5M | $8K | S43 | National |
| FLORIDA BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORP | TAMPA, FL | $535K | $40M | $63K | S43 | Local |
| INQUIRING SYSTEMS INC | SANTA ROSA, CA | $420K | $14.5M | $9K | S43Z | National |
OLYMPIA, WA
$2.1M
$3.3M
$25K
CHICAGO, IL
$856K
$41.6M
$20K
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
$710K
$14.8M
$10K
TAMPA, FL
$535K
$40M
$63K
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Top 15 states by foundation count
| State | Foundations | Total Annual Giving | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 16 | $30.4M | View all in California | |
| North Carolina | 11 | $3.4M | View all in North Carolina | |
| Massachusetts | 9 | $3.2M | View all in Massachusetts | |
| Texas | 8 | $1.3M | View all in Texas | |
| Florida | 8 | $1.4M | View all in Florida | |
| Michigan | 6 | $2.8M | View all in Michigan | |
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $602K | View all in Pennsylvania | |
| Maryland | 6 | $3.1M | View all in Maryland | |
| Missouri | 5 | $1.5M | View all in Missouri | |
| Delaware | 5 | $513K | View all in Delaware | |
| Virginia | 5 | $2.6M | View all in Virginia | |
| New York | 5 | $2.4M | View all in New York | |
| Minnesota | 4 | $141K | View all in Minnesota | |
| Tennessee | 4 | $13M | View all in Tennessee | |
| Arizona | 3 | $473K | View all in Arizona |
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$417K in annual giving
$3.3M in annual giving
$35.3M in annual giving
Median Grant Size
$16K
New Grantee Rate
47%
Accept Unsolicited Proposals
77%
Most Recent Filing Year
2026
The typical Entrepreneurship foundation awards grants of $16K. Approximately 47% of Entrepreneurship foundations actively fund new organizations, and 77% accept unsolicited proposals.
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