Discover 4,602 grantmaking foundations funding teachers & educators programs, with combined annual giving of $5.5B. The median grant size for teachers & educators is $10K.
Foundations
4,602
Total Annual Giving
$5.5B
Total Assets Under Management
$129.1B
Median Grant Size
$10K
States with Funders
53
Total Grants on Record
25,150
Live programs funding teachers & educators that your nonprofit can apply to now.
Who can apply: Open to educators from pre-K through 12. Applicants may be outside Maine but must be within the United States, and proposed work must align with the Institute's mission and themes.
From Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
Who can apply: Open to students, teachers, administrators, parents, nonprofits and community members for projects benefiting North Adams Public Schools; grants do not replace public dollars.
Who can apply: Open to teachers and administrators in Diocesan-sponsored Catholic schools. Grants support innovative projects and programs that strengthen classroom and school excellence.
From Alabama Forests Forever Foundation
Who can apply: Applicants must have a project that qualifies under the grant guidelines and application; the program is intended to support projects that educate the public about Alabama’s forests.
Who can apply: For Greater Bay Area, California educators. Applications submitted after September 18 are placed on a waitlist and fulfilled only if additional funding becomes available.
From Germantown Community Scholarship Fund
Who can apply: Applicants must be employed by the Germantown School District at the time of application and reimbursement. Maximum one grant per teacher per year. Grants generally cannot exceed $1,250 without Board approval. Teachers receiving $1,000 or more in similar funding from another source are ineligible. Funds must be used during the academic year of approval or the following year unless pre-approved. Preference is given to new projects or initiatives.
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| Foundation | Location | Annual Giving | Total Assets | Median Grant | NTEE | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE OJC FUND | BROOKLYN, NY | $448.3M | $58.5M | $29K | B90 | Local |
| CHICAGO COOK WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP | Chicago, IL | $66.9M | $23.4M | $280K | B90 | Local |
| XQ INSTITUTE | OAKLAND, CA | $18.2M | $10.8M | $250K | B90 | National |
| Art Bridges Inc | FORT WORTH, TX | $15.2M | $961.2M | $139.3M | A25 | Regional |
| S&P GLOBAL FOUNDATION FKA THE MCGRAW-HILL RESEARCH FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $12.7M | $227.1M | $100K | B90 | National |
| UNCOMMON SCHOOLS INC | NEW YORK, NY | $12.4M | $294.4M | $664K | B90 | Regional |
| THE FOUNDATION FOR CITY COLLEGE | NEW YORK, NY | $12.1M | $472.1M | $220K | B90 | Regional |
| NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY | WASHINGTON, DC | $11.2M | $2.5B | $78K | B030 | unknown |
| NEW SCHOOLS FOR ALABAMA | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $10.4M | $18.9M | $201K | B03 | Local |
| US IGNITE INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $10.2M | $4.4M | $153K | B90 | National |
Chicago, IL
$66.9M
$23.4M
$280K
NEW YORK, NY
$12.7M
$227.1M
$100K
NEW YORK, NY
$12.1M
$472.1M
$220K
WASHINGTON, DC
$11.2M
$2.5B
$78K
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Top 15 states by foundation count
| State | Foundations | Total Annual Giving | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 619 | $793.5M | View all in California | |
| New York | 455 | $321.8M | View all in New York | |
| Texas | 374 | $516M | View all in Texas | |
| Florida | 264 | $121.1M | View all in Florida | |
| Pennsylvania | 197 | $57.9M | View all in Pennsylvania | |
| Illinois | 183 | $160.2M | View all in Illinois | |
| Massachusetts | 158 | $76.2M | View all in Massachusetts | |
| Michigan | 143 | $72.6M | View all in Michigan | |
| New Jersey | 121 | $85.5M | View all in New Jersey | |
| Ohio | 121 | $59M | View all in Ohio | |
| Colorado | 107 | $60.8M | View all in Colorado | |
| Missouri | 107 | $69.4M | View all in Missouri | |
| Virginia | 103 | $40.8M | View all in Virginia | |
| North Carolina | 98 | $50M | View all in North Carolina | |
| Delaware | 94 | $61.9M | View all in Delaware |
$899.6M in annual giving
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$50.7M in annual giving
$64.6M in annual giving
$3.2B in annual giving
Median Grant Size
$10K
New Grantee Rate
42%
Accept Unsolicited Proposals
65%
Most Recent Filing Year
2026
The typical Teachers & Educators foundation awards grants of $10K. Approximately 42% of Teachers & Educators foundations actively fund new organizations, and 65% accept unsolicited proposals.
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