8,373 foundations$92.1B total annual giving$10K median grant57 states with funders
Discover 8,373 grantmaking foundations funding k-12 education programs, with combined annual giving of $92.1B. The median grant size for k-12 education is $10K.
K-12 Education Grantmaking at a Glance
Foundations
8,373
Total Annual Giving
$92.1B
Total Assets Under Management
$155.1B
Median Grant Size
$10K
States with Funders
57
Total Grants on Record
220,937
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K-12 educationEducational equityGeneral operating support
Who can apply: For K-12 education organizations with annual operating expenses of at least $25,000. Applicants generally must have provided programs or services to the community for at least three years. Eligible applicants may be 501(c)(3) organizations, public entities, tribal or municipal governments, and schools meeting the Foundation's requirements. The Foundation does not accept requests from individual classrooms, school foundations, booster clubs, parent-teacher organizations, or school districts; private schools must have a majority of students attending tuition-free; special education programs and schools focused on a single diagnosis are ineligible.
Who can apply: For K-12 education organizations with annual operating expenses over $25,000 and arts organizations with annual expenses over $500,000. Applicants submit an inquiry form and may then be invited to submit a full application.
K-12 educationArtificial intelligenceAI-enabled formative assessment+4 more
Who can apply: Applicants must submit proposals addressing coordination between human teachers and AI-enabled technologies in K-12 formative assessment, including issues such as incoherent instruction, insufficient adaptation to learner variability, and limited transparency or control for teachers over AI outputs. Specific organizational eligibility requirements are not stated in the provided content.
Who can apply: Must be education focused, have a strong connection to Donaldson communities, demonstrate degree of need for those served, and focus on impactful programs rather than general operating expenses. Applicants must qualify for IRS tax exemption and provide proof of 501(c)(3) status.
Autism awarenessAutism acceptanceInclusive education+1 more
Who can apply: Teachers, administrators, parents, youth group organizers, and autism professionals may apply for an autism awareness initiative at a school or community-based organization. Eligible organizations include K-12 public schools, districts, libraries, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in the United States, including U.S. military installations overseas. Projects should directly educate students and promote autism inclusion using OAR peer education materials. Funds may cover materials, printing, honorariums, travel, venue rental, and refreshments, but not salaries. One application per cycle is permitted.
The typical K-12 Education foundation awards grants of $10K. Approximately 37% of K-12 Education foundations actively fund new organizations, and 63% accept unsolicited proposals.
Frequently Asked Questions About K-12 Education Grants
How many foundations fund k-12 education?
There are 8,373 grantmaking foundations that fund k-12 education programs across 57 states.
What is the median grant size for k-12 education?
The median grant from foundations funding k-12 education is $10K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and giving strategy.
What are the largest k-12 education foundations?
The largest foundations funding k-12 education by annual giving include TRUSTEES OF THE ESTATE OF BERNICE PAUAHI BISHOP, Maine Technology Institute, WAKE COUNTY SMART START INC, with combined giving of $77.4M.
Which states have the most k-12 education funders?
The states with the most k-12 education foundations are California (860), New York (769), Florida (648). Use the geographic breakdown above to see the full distribution.
How do I find k-12 education grants for my nonprofit?
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