Discover 47,408 grantmaking foundations funding stem education programs, with combined annual giving of $195.4B. The median grant size for stem education is $10K.
Foundations
47,408
Total Annual Giving
$195.4B
Total Assets Under Management
$2.1T
Median Grant Size
$10K
States with Funders
63
Total Grants on Record
965,351
Live programs funding stem education that your nonprofit can apply to now.
Who can apply: Schools may submit applications annually. PLTW notes that applications are kept on file until June 30 each year and schools may be considered for more than one grant opportunity during the funding cycle. The page indicates grants are for schools implementing or expanding PLTW programs, including elementary, middle, and high school programs.
Who can apply: Organizations seeking support for STEM education initiatives for K-12 students and related educator/system-strengthening efforts. Applicants may include administrative costs if necessary to implement the proposed project or services.
Who can apply: Approved competition teams that design and build a product using CNC machining may apply. FIRST FRC and FTC teams are accepted for the 2026/2027 season; SAE teams are eligible; some international teams are eligible subject to listed country rules. Grants are not for individual students.
From Washington First Robotics
Who can apply: Teams must register with both FIRST Inspires and FIRST Washington to compete. During the FIRST Washington registration process, applicants can indicate interest in applying for the FIRST Washington grant.
From Oge Energy Corp Foundation
Who can apply: Applicant must be a U.S.-based IRS 501(c)(3) charitable or educational organization or an accredited K-12 educational institution; be geographically located where OG&E operates; serve communities without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation or national origin; and have a method to measure, track, and report program outcomes and specific results demonstrating measurable community impact. The foundation generally does not fund individuals or families, capital projects, dinners/luncheons, non-501(c)(3) organizations, political parties or candidates, religious activities that further doctrine, sports tournaments other than Special Olympics, or employee-benefit-related items.
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.
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| Foundation | Location | Annual Giving | Total Assets | Median Grant | NTEE | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boehringer Ingelheim Cares Foundation Inc | Ridgefield, CT | $1.6B | $251.9M | $1.3B | B99 | Local |
| GOTHIC CORPORATION | DURHAM, NC | $1.4B | $8.4B | $1.6B | B110 | Local |
| The Big Ten Conference Inc | Rosemont, IL | $844M | $352.9M | $58.9M | B60 | Regional |
| THE ANDREW W MELLON FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $475.8M | $7.8B | $500K | B82 | National |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $469.2M | $4.1B | $220M | B110 | Local |
| UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION | MADISON, WI | $456.3M | $5.8B | $61.1M | B110 | Local |
| THE BIG 12 CONFERENCE INC | IRVING, TX | $442M | $84.6M | $43.9M | B124 | Regional |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY FOUNDATION | BERKELEY, CA | $426.9M | $3.7B | $426.9M | B110 | Local |
| UCLA FOUNDATION | Los Angeles, CA | $417.3M | $5.5B | $100K | B110 | Regional |
| JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY | BALTIMORE, MD | $404.5M | $20.2B | $120K | B430 | National |
Ridgefield, CT
$1.6B
$251.9M
$1.3B
Rosemont, IL
$844M
$352.9M
$58.9M
NEW YORK, NY
$475.8M
$7.8B
$500K
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$469.2M
$4.1B
$220M
MADISON, WI
$456.3M
$5.8B
$61.1M
IRVING, TX
$442M
$84.6M
$43.9M
BERKELEY, CA
$426.9M
$3.7B
$426.9M
BALTIMORE, MD
$404.5M
$20.2B
$120K
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Top 15 states by foundation count
| State | Foundations | Total Annual Giving | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 4,683 | $10.2B | View all in California | |
| Texas | 3,995 | $4.3B | View all in Texas | |
| New York | 3,686 | $8.1B | View all in New York | |
| Florida | 2,968 | $4.1B | View all in Florida | |
| Pennsylvania | 2,624 | $2.4B | View all in Pennsylvania | |
| Illinois | 2,405 | $3B | View all in Illinois | |
| Ohio | 1,791 | $1.1B | View all in Ohio | |
| Missouri | 1,505 | $1.2B | View all in Missouri | |
| Massachusetts | 1,458 | $1.8B | View all in Massachusetts | |
| New Jersey | 1,334 | $930.8M | View all in New Jersey | |
| Wisconsin | 1,237 | $1.7B | View all in Wisconsin | |
| Michigan | 1,173 | $932.4M | View all in Michigan | |
| Virginia | 1,152 | $12.1B | View all in Virginia | |
| North Carolina | 1,015 | $3.7B | View all in North Carolina | |
| Georgia | 953 | $2.6B | View all in Georgia |
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$381M in annual giving
$4.6B in annual giving
$1B in annual giving
$146.8B in annual giving
Median Grant Size
$10K
New Grantee Rate
66%
Accept Unsolicited Proposals
88%
Most Recent Filing Year
2026
The typical STEM Education foundation awards grants of $10K. Approximately 66% of STEM Education foundations actively fund new organizations, and 88% accept unsolicited proposals.
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