Discover 11,222 grantmaking foundations funding scholarships programs, with combined annual giving of $6.5B. The median grant size for scholarships is $5K.
Foundations
11,222
Total Annual Giving
$6.5B
Total Assets Under Management
$127.8B
Median Grant Size
$5K
States with Funders
55
Total Grants on Record
73,386
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From Daycroft School Foundation
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) camps serving Christian Science youth. Grants are provided to organizations (not individuals).
From United Jewish Fund and Council St Paul Jewish Federation
From Conservation Foundation of Missouri Charitable Trust
Who can apply: Elementary, high school, or youth group programs; adult leaders working with youth organizations such as Boy/Girl Scouts, 4-H, and environmental clubs are eligible and encouraged to apply.
From Midlands Community Foundation
Who can apply: New contributions to eligible MCF funds made by individual donors during the program period; charitable fund event sponsorships and tickets are not eligible.
From Cincinnati Bar Foundation
Who can apply: Programs must be worthwhile community programs that further promote justice or legal education and align with the Foundation's stated grant-making areas. Detailed eligibility criteria were not provided in the scraped content.
From William & Betty Lester Foundation
Who can apply: Educational institutions in Israel may apply. Institutions may be religious or secular, academic or vocational, and may offer degrees or certificates of completion. Grants must be used to provide scholarships to Israeli women in need.
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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 |
| SCHOLARSHIP AMERICA INC | ST PETER, MN | $220.8M | $207.4M | — | B820 | unknown |
| 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 |
| Ascendium Education Solutions Inc | MADISON, WI | $145.2M | $213.3M | $89K | B82Z | National |
| DRUCKENMILLER FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $135.7M | $1.8B | $25K | B82 | Regional |
| 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 |
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
MADISON, WI
$145.2M
$213.3M
$89K
NEW YORK, NY
$135.7M
$1.8B
$25K
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 | 1,060 | $752.6M | View all in California | |
| Texas | 962 | $497.4M | View all in Texas | |
| New York | 721 | $1B | View all in New York | |
| Illinois | 679 | $184.5M | View all in Illinois | |
| Florida | 638 | $395M | View all in Florida | |
| Pennsylvania | 602 | $377M | View all in Pennsylvania | |
| New Jersey | 450 | $73.5M | View all in New Jersey | |
| Massachusetts | 438 | $95M | View all in Massachusetts | |
| Ohio | 416 | $82.2M | View all in Ohio | |
| Virginia | 317 | $147.9M | View all in Virginia | |
| Wisconsin | 292 | $241M | View all in Wisconsin | |
| Missouri | 269 | $150.8M | View all in Missouri | |
| Michigan | 263 | $183.6M | View all in Michigan | |
| Georgia | 233 | $460.4M | View all in Georgia | |
| North Carolina | 218 | $83.2M | View all in North Carolina |
$1.9B in annual giving
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$116.5M in annual giving
$538.4M in annual giving
$66.2M in annual giving
$89.4M in annual giving
$65.2M in annual giving
$2.1B 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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