Discover 1,161 grantmaking foundations funding science & technology programs, with combined annual giving of $23.1B. The median grant size for science & technology is $21K.
Foundations
1,161
Total Annual Giving
$23.1B
Total Assets Under Management
$58.2B
Median Grant Size
$21K
States with Funders
53
Total Grants on Record
20,836
Live programs funding science & technology 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.
Who can apply: U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. The Foundation accepts requests for specific projects (not general operating support). For projects outside the U.S., a well-known U.S.-based organization is required for due diligence. No grants to individuals.
Who can apply: Qualifying charitable organizations in Flint and Genesee County, Michigan. Proposals must support programs or projects that identify students who are academically and/or creatively talented and provide guidance/counseling plus additional educational opportunities to cultivate those talents. Grants are awarded to nonprofits, not individuals.
From Korea Us Science Cooperation Center
Who can apply: Not specified on the scraped pages; program includes NOAA-MOF joint activities and US-Korea S&T forums.
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) organizations and comparable educational or nonprofit entities. Applicants may apply once per year. Prior grantees must submit Final Evaluation Form.
From National Alopecia Areata Foundation
Who can apply: Applicants must hold MD, DO, and/or PhD (or equivalent) and be eligible under host institution guidelines. Investigators and institutions worldwide are welcome. IRB/IACUC (or equivalent) approval required when relevant. Recipients of past or current NAAF grants are eligible to apply.
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| Foundation | Location | Annual Giving | Total Assets | Median Grant | NTEE | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUTURE OF LIFE INSTITUTE | NARBERTH, PA | $207.1M | $6.3M | $2.5M | U99 | National |
| THE ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $187.8M | $6.4B | $11K | U20 | National |
| GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND SERVICE FOUNDATIONINC | STATESBORO, GA | $103.2M | $42.1M | $65.4M | U12 | Local |
| CLIMATEWORKS FOUNDATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $96.3M | $533.1M | $250K | U12 | National |
| ASTERA INSTITUTE | BERKELEY, CA | $83.3M | $2.6B | — | U41 | unknown |
| Public Interest Registry | RESTON, VA | $61.2M | $71.4M | $15K | U054 | National |
| ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITIES FOR RESEARCH IN ASTRONOMY INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $56.2M | $125.9M | $105K | U31C | National |
| PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH AND MANUFACTURERS OF AMERICA | WASHINGTON, DC | $41.4M | $349M | $20K | U99 | National |
| NAVIGATION CHARITABLE FUND (FKA FURTHER FUTURE FOUNDATION) | BERKELEY, CA | $35.1M | $1.3B | $2.1M | U05 | Regional |
| NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES | WASHINGTON, DC | $32.1M | $1.6B | $108K | U03 | Regional |
NARBERTH, PA
$207.1M
$6.3M
$2.5M
NEW YORK, NY
$187.8M
$6.4B
$11K
STATESBORO, GA
$103.2M
$42.1M
$65.4M
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$96.3M
$533.1M
$250K
WASHINGTON, DC
$56.2M
$125.9M
$105K
WASHINGTON, DC
$41.4M
$349M
$20K
BERKELEY, CA
$35.1M
$1.3B
$2.1M
WASHINGTON, DC
$32.1M
$1.6B
$108K
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Top 15 states by foundation count
| State | Foundations | Total Annual Giving | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 162 | $577.9M | View all in California | |
| New York | 104 | $261M | View all in New York | |
| Texas | 89 | $50.4M | View all in Texas | |
| Florida | 71 | $126.5M | View all in Florida | |
| Massachusetts | 56 | $41.9M | View all in Massachusetts | |
| Virginia | 53 | $9.7B | View all in Virginia | |
| Pennsylvania | 52 | $241.2M | View all in Pennsylvania | |
| Illinois | 45 | $11.2M | View all in Illinois | |
| District of Columbia | 38 | $598M | View all in District of Columbia | |
| Missouri | 31 | $27.2M | View all in Missouri | |
| Washington | 28 | $35.6M | View all in Washington | |
| North Carolina | 26 | $13.8M | View all in North Carolina | |
| Colorado | 25 | $11.3M | View all in Colorado | |
| Delaware | 25 | $12.1M | View all in Delaware | |
| New Jersey | 25 | $6.7M | View all in New Jersey |
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$21.8B in annual giving
Median Grant Size
$21K
New Grantee Rate
68%
Accept Unsolicited Proposals
84%
Most Recent Filing Year
2026
The typical Science & Technology foundation awards grants of $21K. Approximately 68% of Science & Technology foundations actively fund new organizations, and 84% accept unsolicited proposals.
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