Discover 14,452 grantmaking foundations funding higher education programs, with combined annual giving of $45.4B. The median grant size for higher education is $10K.
Foundations
14,452
Total Annual Giving
$45.4B
Total Assets Under Management
$1.3T
Median Grant Size
$10K
States with Funders
54
Total Grants on Record
269,985
Live programs funding higher education that your nonprofit can apply to now.
From Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils
Who can apply: Grant funding is available to nonprofit organizations and units and sub-units of government for special projects that enhance human and natural resources and improve quality of life for local Alabama citizens. Education Project proposals must include an educational component.
From Peyton Anderson Foundation
Who can apply: Must be a qualified 501(c)(3) organization. Projects must benefit Macon and Bibb County, Georgia and align with the Foundation's educational priorities. Applications from out of state are not considered.
Who can apply: Organizations must be tax-exempt under IRS Code Section 501(c)(3) and not be a private foundation under Section 509(a). The Foundation generally will not fund churches or religious organizations, political parties or politically-aligned organizations, for-profit entities, individual students (direct scholarships), other private foundations, governmental entities, primary or secondary educational institutions, or sports-related organizations. Applicants must demonstrate alignment with the Foundation's mission.
Who can apply: Applicants must be tax‑exempt under IRS Code Section 501(c)(3) and not be a private foundation under Section 509(a). The Foundation does not fund churches or religious organizations, political or politically‑aligned organizations, for‑profit entities, individual students (direct scholarships), other private foundations, governmental entities, primary or secondary schools, or sports-related organizations. Colleges/universities must include institutional endorsements and development information as described in the guidelines.
From Otter Tail Corporation Foundation
Who can apply: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) public charities or eligible educational institutions/organizations serving the foundation's service area. Requests must directly impact communities served by Otter Tail Power Company. The foundation does not fund private foundations, individuals, employee salaries, lobbying or political groups, fundraising/social events, goodwill advertising, general operating support for educational institutions, or projects outside the service area.
From Arthur Vining Davis Foundation #2
Who can apply: Eligible 501(c)(3) institutions based in and operating out of the United States. Private colleges and universities must prioritize undergraduate education and emphasize the liberal arts. No scholarships, endowments, capital projects, or indirect costs above 5% of direct costs.
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| Foundation | Location | Annual Giving | Total Assets | Median Grant | NTEE | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY | BALTIMORE, MD | $404.5M | $20.2B | $120K | B430 | National |
| Emory University | Atlanta, GA | $240.2M | $22.2B | $75K | B430 | National |
| AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC | AUGUSTA, GA | $187.9M | $29.5M | $84.4M | B500 | Local |
| THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK | NEW YORK, NY | $162.8M | $23.6B | $69K | B430 | National |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $145.3M | $70.6B | $86K | B500 | National |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | $137.2M | $55.2B | $110K | B430 | National |
| Texas A&M Foundation | College Station, TX | $135M | $3.4B | $15M | B43I | Local |
| Cornell University | ITHACA, NY | $120.8M | $18.6B | $88K | B430 | National |
| TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY | BOSTON, MA | $92M | $8.5B | $110K | B43 | National |
| WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY | SAINT LOUIS, MO | $91.4M | $19.8B | $54K | B430 | National |
BALTIMORE, MD
$404.5M
$20.2B
$120K
AUGUSTA, GA
$187.9M
$29.5M
$84.4M
NEW YORK, NY
$162.8M
$23.6B
$69K
CAMBRIDGE, MA
$145.3M
$70.6B
$86K
BOSTON, MA
$92M
$8.5B
$110K
SAINT LOUIS, MO
$91.4M
$19.8B
$54K
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Top 15 states by foundation count
| State | Foundations | Total Annual Giving | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,291 | $4.5B | View all in New York | |
| Texas | 1,257 | $2.5B | View all in Texas | |
| California | 1,050 | $4B | View all in California | |
| Florida | 1,005 | $1.8B | View all in Florida | |
| Pennsylvania | 938 | $954.6M | View all in Pennsylvania | |
| Illinois | 870 | $2.1B | View all in Illinois | |
| Missouri | 644 | $635.8M | View all in Missouri | |
| Ohio | 613 | $576.4M | View all in Ohio | |
| Wisconsin | 425 | $499.1M | View all in Wisconsin | |
| Michigan | 395 | $336.8M | View all in Michigan | |
| Massachusetts | 394 | $1.2B | View all in Massachusetts | |
| New Jersey | 394 | $374.9M | View all in New Jersey | |
| North Carolina | 337 | $1.5B | View all in North Carolina | |
| Virginia | 323 | $707.4M | View all in Virginia | |
| Delaware | 311 | $218.9M | View all in Delaware |
$5.6B in annual giving
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$153M in annual giving
$1.3B in annual giving
$248M in annual giving
$19.4B in annual giving
Median Grant Size
$10K
New Grantee Rate
58%
Accept Unsolicited Proposals
86%
Most Recent Filing Year
2026
The typical Higher Education foundation awards grants of $10K. Approximately 58% of Higher Education foundations actively fund new organizations, and 86% accept unsolicited proposals.
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