Discover 11,223 grantmaking foundations funding scholarships programs, with combined annual giving of $6.5B. The median grant size for scholarships is $5K.
Foundations
11,223
Total Annual Giving
$6.5B
Total Assets Under Management
$125.4B
Median Grant Size
$5K
States with Funders
55
Total Grants on Record
21,288
Live programs funding scholarships that your nonprofit can apply to now.
From Central Montcalm Community Foundation
Who can apply: Central Montcalm Public Schools teachers and administrators may apply for grants.
From Fond Du Lac Area Foundation
Who can apply: Local nonprofit organizations and students who meet application criteria. Grants are directed using local expertise and the volunteer advisory board.
From Healthcare Foundation of Wilson
Who can apply: Open to nonprofits seeking support for technical assistance and mentoring; specific eligibility details were not provided in the scraped content.
From Delta Dental Fund D/B/A Delta Dental Foundation
Who can apply: Applicants must be DDF grantees with a session already accepted at an approved conference. The presentation must focus on programs or projects funded by the DDF, and recipients must collaborate with the DDF on promotion.
From Delta Dental Fund D/B/A Delta Dental Foundation
Who can apply: The application must be submitted by the student group’s faculty adviser; students may not apply individually. Attending students must be listed with their year and must belong to the applicable student group. Applicants must provide a detailed, reasonable budget for travel, lodging and registration. Funding covers conference registration and travel fees only. Students must submit photos, videos and written reflections within three months of the conference.
From Daycroft School Foundation
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) camps serving Christian Science youth. Grants are provided to organizations (not individuals).
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| Foundation | Location | Annual Giving | Total Assets | Median Grant | NTEE | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ANDREW W MELLON FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $475.8M | $7.8B | $500K | B82 | National |
| THE ANNENBERG FOUNDATION | CONSHOHOCKEN, PA | $258.7M | $1.5B | $25K | B82 | National |
| JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION | MIAMI, FL | $198.6M | $2.5B | $107K | B82 | National |
| THE SCHMIDT FAMILY FOUNDATION | PALO ALTO, CA | $195.5M | $2B | $100K | B82 | National |
| DRUCKENMILLER FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $135.7M | $1.8B | $25K | B82 | Regional |
| Ascendium Education Solutions Inc | MADISON, WI | $117.5M | $222.6M | $89K | B82Z | National |
| INDIAN PAINTBRUSH FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $102.9M | $1.9B | $138K | B82I | National |
| EWING MARION KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION | KANSAS CITY, MO | $95M | $2.5B | $82K | B82 | Regional |
| BUSINESS LEADERSHIP ORGANIZED FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS | KING OF PRUSSIA, PA | $94.4M | $255.5M | $102K | B82 | Local |
| GREAT JOBS KC INC | KANSAS CITY, MO | $86.1M | $13.5M | $305K | B82 | Regional |
NEW YORK, NY
$475.8M
$7.8B
$500K
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
$258.7M
$1.5B
$25K
MIAMI, FL
$198.6M
$2.5B
$107K
PALO ALTO, CA
$195.5M
$2B
$100K
NEW YORK, NY
$135.7M
$1.8B
$25K
MADISON, WI
$117.5M
$222.6M
$89K
WASHINGTON, DC
$102.9M
$1.9B
$138K
KANSAS CITY, MO
$95M
$2.5B
$82K
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
$94.4M
$255.5M
$102K
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Top 15 states by foundation count
| State | Foundations | Total Annual Giving | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 1,061 | $747.7M | View all in California | |
| Texas | 962 | $510M | View all in Texas | |
| New York | 721 | $1B | View all in New York | |
| Illinois | 679 | $176.7M | View all in Illinois | |
| Florida | 638 | $390.8M | View all in Florida | |
| Pennsylvania | 602 | $374.1M | View all in Pennsylvania | |
| New Jersey | 450 | $75.2M | View all in New Jersey | |
| Massachusetts | 438 | $95.6M | View all in Massachusetts | |
| Ohio | 416 | $82.3M | View all in Ohio | |
| Virginia | 317 | $149.6M | View all in Virginia | |
| Wisconsin | 292 | $210M | View all in Wisconsin | |
| Missouri | 269 | $150.7M | View all in Missouri | |
| Michigan | 263 | $183.6M | View all in Michigan | |
| Georgia | 233 | $460.4M | View all in Georgia | |
| North Carolina | 218 | $83.4M | View all in North Carolina |
$1.9B in annual giving
$778.1M in annual giving
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$65.6M in annual giving
$54.4M in annual giving
$482.5M in annual giving
$73.3M in annual giving
$1.6B in annual giving
Median Grant Size
$5K
New Grantee Rate
48%
Accept Unsolicited Proposals
81%
Most Recent Filing Year
2026
The typical Scholarships foundation awards grants of $5K. Approximately 48% of Scholarships foundations actively fund new organizations, and 81% accept unsolicited proposals.
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