Discover 8,361 grantmaking foundations funding k-12 education programs, with combined annual giving of $91.7B. The median grant size for k-12 education is $10K.
Foundations
8,361
Total Annual Giving
$91.7B
Total Assets Under Management
$147.9B
Median Grant Size
$10K
States with Funders
54
Total Grants on Record
209,211
Live programs funding k-12 education that your nonprofit can apply to now.
Who can apply: Faculty, institutions, K-12 education applicants, postdoctoral fellows, and teachers as listed in the program page; quarterly review process.
From Hyde and Watson Foundation
Who can apply: Must be a nonprofit organization with valid 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status classified as a public charity (not a private foundation under Sections 509(a)(1) or (2)). Previous grantees must have submitted grant reports before a new proposal will be considered. The Foundation does not make grants for operating support, endowment, special events, sponsorships, annual fundraising campaigns, or through fiscal sponsors or agents.
From Thomas C Ackerman Foundation
Who can apply: Applicant must be a charitable organization under IRC 501(c)(3) and California Revenue Taxation Code Section 23701d. The organization must support or operate a formal classroom K through 12th grade program whose primary purpose, curriculum, or object emphasizes mathematics/sciences and/or art, performing arts, and music. The organization must have been established and operated within San Diego County for more than one year and must not have been funded by the Thomas C. Ackerman Foundation within the last 24 months.
From Sartain Lanier Family Foundation
Who can apply: Nonprofits working in metro Atlanta focused on K-12 education (literacy, out-of-school time programs, college/career readiness). Foundation does not fund special events, booster organizations, churches/religious entities, independent schools, individuals, or organizations focused exclusively on environment/healthcare/arts. University funding and certain legacy projects are by invitation only.
From Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative Foundation
Who can apply: Schools and 501(c)(3) educational entities serving students within the SSVEC service area. Projects must be transformative educational initiatives with lasting impact. Up to two applications per organization in 2026, for separate projects.
From Adair Community for Excellence in Education Foundation
Who can apply: See ACEE Grant Guidelines. Applicants must follow foundation guidelines (guidelines document linked on program page).
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| Foundation | Location | Annual Giving | Total Assets | Median Grant | NTEE | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOL READINESS COALITION INC | ORLANDO, FL | $398.8M | $44.7M | $199.2M | B21 | Local |
| AAA SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION INC | TAMPA, FL | $69.9M | $176.2M | $83.2M | B21 | Local |
| TRUSTEES OF THE ESTATE OF BERNICE PAUAHI BISHOP | HONOLULU, HI | $33.8M | $11.2B | $120K | B200 | Local |
| WAKE COUNTY SMART START INC | RALEIGH, NC | $21.8M | $4.4M | $273K | B210 | Local |
| MARCO ISLAND ACADEMY A PUBLIC CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL | MARCO ISLAND, FL | $18.4M | $2M | $18.4M | B24 | Local |
| Maine Technology Institute | Portland, ME | $17M | $29.2M | $29K | B29 | Local |
| ScenicView Academy | Provo, UT | $15.9M | $927K | $7.8M | B20 | Local |
| HOPE ACADEMY INC | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $15.1M | $38.2M | $7.5M | B24 | Local |
| HOUGH FAMILY FOUNDATION INC | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $12.9M | $81.6M | $55K | B20Z | Local |
| FUND FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE INC | BALTIMORE, MD | $12M | $35.1M | $34K | B20 | Local |
ORLANDO, FL
$398.8M
$44.7M
$199.2M
TAMPA, FL
$69.9M
$176.2M
$83.2M
HONOLULU, HI
$33.8M
$11.2B
$120K
RALEIGH, NC
$21.8M
$4.4M
$273K
MARCO ISLAND, FL
$18.4M
$2M
$18.4M
ST PETERSBURG, FL
$12.9M
$81.6M
$55K
BALTIMORE, MD
$12M
$35.1M
$34K
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Top 15 states by foundation count
| State | Foundations | Total Annual Giving | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 855 | $658.2M | View all in California | |
| New York | 770 | $764.5M | View all in New York | |
| Florida | 647 | $558.7M | View all in Florida | |
| Texas | 638 | $361.9M | View all in Texas | |
| Pennsylvania | 478 | $476.6M | View all in Pennsylvania | |
| Illinois | 368 | $172.5M | View all in Illinois | |
| Ohio | 283 | $166M | View all in Ohio | |
| New Jersey | 267 | $118.9M | View all in New Jersey | |
| Massachusetts | 250 | $166.9M | View all in Massachusetts | |
| Delaware | 237 | $81.9M | View all in Delaware | |
| Georgia | 219 | $257.5M | View all in Georgia | |
| Virginia | 215 | $227.9M | View all in Virginia | |
| Michigan | 209 | $255.2M | View all in Michigan | |
| Missouri | 202 | $185.1M | View all in Missouri | |
| Maryland | 199 | $105.2M | View all in Maryland |
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$86.5B in annual giving
Median Grant Size
$10K
New Grantee Rate
61%
Accept Unsolicited Proposals
88%
Most Recent Filing Year
2026
The typical K-12 Education foundation awards grants of $10K. Approximately 61% of K-12 Education foundations actively fund new organizations, and 88% accept unsolicited proposals.
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