Discover 57,604 grantmaking foundations funding stem education programs, with combined annual giving of $191.7B. The median grant size for stem education is $10K.
Foundations
57,604
Total Annual Giving
$191.7B
Total Assets Under Management
$2.8T
Median Grant Size
$10K
States with Funders
84
Total Grants on Record
1,059,824
Live programs funding stem education that your nonprofit can apply to now.
From Hankinson Education Foundation
Who can apply: Program targets students in grades 5-8 participating in the You Be the Chemist Challenge®; local schools and volunteers participate.
Who can apply: Qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations may apply. Individuals and for-profit organizations are not eligible. This is a tertiary priority and funding is often limited; proposals with an educational focus receive preference.
From Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley
Who can apply: New York State licensed and certified grades 7-12 teachers in Dutchess, Orange or Ulster county schools.
From National Association of Police Athletic/Activities League
Who can apply: Must be a registered/renewing National PAL member chapter. Chapters should follow National PAL membership registration requirements (bylaws, Letter of Engagement, and 501(c)(3) paperwork if applicable). Specific eligibility for individual grants/opportunities varies by opportunity and is accessed via the membership portal.
Who can apply: Organizations must be organized and operate for charitable purposes and have an IRS determination or qualifying status under Sections 501(c)(3), 509(a)(1), or 170(b)(1)(A)(v); have completed at least three years of continuous operation; file the required annual IRS return; be registered with the State of Florida to solicit contributions; and propose a project assisting residents in Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Levy, Marion, Pasco, or Sumter County. No audit is required. Organizations may reapply once their program is complete and a Final Grant Report has been submitted. Grants are not awarded to individuals, for-profit organizations, political organizations, labor unions, or generally for salaries, administrative costs, fundraising costs, or vehicles.
Who can apply: Organizations must be organized and operate for charitable purposes and have an IRS determination or qualifying status under Sections 501(c)(3), 509(a)(1), or 170(b)(1)(A)(v); have completed at least three years of continuous operation; file the required annual IRS return; be registered with the State of Florida to solicit contributions; and propose a project assisting residents in Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Levy, Marion, Pasco, or Sumter County. An audit or review by a certified independent auditor is required. Grants are not awarded to individuals, for-profit organizations, political organizations, labor unions, fundraising or sports events, or generally for salaries, administrative costs, fundraising costs, or vehicles.
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| Foundation | Location | Annual Giving | Total Assets | Median Grant | NTEE | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOTHIC CORPORATION | DURHAM, NC | $2B | $9B | $1.6B | B110 | Local |
| The Big Ten Conference Inc | Rosemont, IL | $1.4B | $280.7M | $58.9M | B60 | Regional |
| JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY | BALTIMORE, MD | $594.1M | $25.3B | $120K | B430 | National |
| THE BIG 12 CONFERENCE INC | IRVING, TX | $557M | $59.6M | $43.9M | B124 | National |
| UCLA FOUNDATION | Los Angeles, CA | $536.7M | $6.3B | $100K | B110 | Regional |
| THE ANDREW W MELLON FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $475.8M | $7.8B | $500K | B82 | National |
| THE OJC FUND | BROOKLYN, NY | $448.3M | $58.5M | $29K | B90 | Local |
| UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $304M | $5.5B | $255K | B110 | Local |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $273.3M | $79.9B | $86K | B500 | National |
| THE ANNENBERG FOUNDATION | CONSHOHOCKEN, PA | $258.7M | $1.5B | $25K | B82 | National |
Rosemont, IL
$1.4B
$280.7M
$58.9M
BALTIMORE, MD
$594.1M
$25.3B
$120K
IRVING, TX
$557M
$59.6M
$43.9M
NEW YORK, NY
$475.8M
$7.8B
$500K
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
$304M
$5.5B
$255K
CAMBRIDGE, MA
$273.3M
$79.9B
$86K
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
$258.7M
$1.5B
$25K
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Top 15 states by foundation count
| State | Foundations | Total Annual Giving | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 5,013 | $10B | View all in California | |
| Texas | 4,251 | $4.7B | View all in Texas | |
| New York | 3,878 | $12.1B | View all in New York | |
| Florida | 3,111 | $4.4B | View all in Florida | |
| Pennsylvania | 2,755 | $2.5B | View all in Pennsylvania | |
| Illinois | 2,582 | $3.7B | View all in Illinois | |
| ON | 2,539 | $116.3M | ||
| Ohio | 1,871 | $1.3B | View all in Ohio | |
| Massachusetts | 1,609 | $2B | View all in Massachusetts | |
| QC | 1,573 | $145.8M | ||
| Missouri | 1,548 | $1.4B | View all in Missouri | |
| New Jersey | 1,471 | $866.7M | View all in New Jersey | |
| Wisconsin | 1,285 | $1.9B | View all in Wisconsin | |
| Virginia | 1,265 | $12.1B | View all in Virginia | |
| Michigan | 1,245 | $996.4M | View all in Michigan |
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$116.3M
1,573
$145.8M
$13.8B in annual giving
$14.6B in annual giving
$16.7B in annual giving
$2.7B in annual giving
$206.3M in annual giving
$5.1B in annual giving
$483M in annual giving
$138B in annual giving
Median Grant Size
$10K
New Grantee Rate
41%
Accept Unsolicited Proposals
69%
Most Recent Filing Year
2026
The typical STEM Education foundation awards grants of $10K. Approximately 41% of STEM Education foundations actively fund new organizations, and 69% accept unsolicited proposals.
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