Discover 8,288 grantmaking foundations funding scholarships programs, with combined annual giving of $5.7B. The median grant size for scholarships is $5K.
Foundations
8,288
Total Annual Giving
$5.7B
Total Assets Under Management
$116.1B
Median Grant Size
$5K
States with Funders
54
Total Grants on Record
88,643
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From Cincinnati Bar Foundation
Who can apply: Applicant must be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. The foundation supports programs in the community that reflect its mission of promoting justice and education of the law.
From Lipscomb Family Foundation
Who can apply: Applicant must be a 501(c)(3) organization serving youth under age 19 who reside in one of the listed South Carolina counties. The foundation does not fund individuals or provide individual scholarships.
Who can apply: Applicants must be nonprofit organizations located in and/or benefiting the state of Delaware and/or within a four-mile radius of Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Organizations that have previously applied must wait two years before reapplying. The Foundation does not fund explicitly religious purposes, events, endowments, or individual scholarships, and does not provide routine general operating support.
Who can apply: Nonprofits located in and/or benefiting Delaware and/or within a four-mile radius of Longwood Gardens; organizations must wait two years between requests; not for explicitly religious purposes or routine general operating support.
Who can apply: Supports organizations and individuals working to reduce nuclear threats; can fund international organizations; can fund direct and grassroots lobbying; encourages women and people from diverse communities to apply. Does not fund scholarships or the research and writing of dissertations or books, and does not cover overhead costs at academic institutions.
From Juneau Community Foundation
Who can apply: Not specified in the scraped content; applicants should query availability in August-September.
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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 | 746 | $708.2M | View all in California | |
| Texas | 707 | $488.6M | View all in Texas | |
| New York | 534 | $988.5M | View all in New York | |
| Illinois | 503 | $143.7M | View all in Illinois | |
| Florida | 497 | $383.3M | View all in Florida | |
| Pennsylvania | 472 | $364.2M | View all in Pennsylvania | |
| Ohio | 337 | $64.1M | View all in Ohio | |
| New Jersey | 313 | $68.7M | View all in New Jersey | |
| Massachusetts | 291 | $80.6M | View all in Massachusetts | |
| Wisconsin | 244 | $204.1M | View all in Wisconsin | |
| Missouri | 226 | $147.7M | View all in Missouri | |
| Virginia | 204 | $133.4M | View all in Virginia | |
| Iowa | 193 | $31.3M | View all in Iowa | |
| Michigan | 192 | $178.1M | View all in Michigan | |
| North Carolina | 149 | $78.5M | View all in North Carolina |
$1.9B in annual giving
$1.5B in annual giving
$65.6M in annual giving
$54.4M in annual giving
$480.5M in annual giving
$73.3M in annual giving
$402.3M in annual giving
$1.1B in annual giving
Median Grant Size
$5K
New Grantee Rate
48%
Accept Unsolicited Proposals
76%
Most Recent Filing Year
2026
The typical Scholarships foundation awards grants of $5K. Approximately 48% of Scholarships foundations actively fund new organizations, and 76% accept unsolicited proposals.
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