Education Grants

46,604 foundations$270.1B total annual giving$10K median grant62 states with funders

Discover 46,604 grantmaking foundations funding education programs, with combined annual giving of $270.1B. The median grant size for education is $10K.

Education Grantmaking at a Glance

Foundations

46,604

Total Annual Giving

$270.1B

Total Assets Under Management

$2.1T

Median Grant Size

$10K

States with Funders

62

Total Grants on Record

944,515

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Open nowRolling / open intake

Spriestersbach Farm Corporation Education Grants

From Spriestersbach Farm

agriculture educationyouth educationpublic education

Who can apply: Projects must support education about agriculture for the general public, particularly youth. Applicants should provide organization details, requested funding, project description and impact, financial information, organizational capacity, and supporting documents. Applications should be submitted at least 3 months in advance of the activity.

Open nowCloses Aug 1, 2026Award: $50K – $100K

Education Research Training Grant (Education Fellowship Grant)

From Society for Academic Emergency Medicine

medical education researchemergency medicine educationcurriculum innovation+1 more

Who can apply: SAEM trainee or faculty member in good standing; advanced/terminal degree; university appointment in or active involvement with emergency medicine or pediatric emergency medicine; early-stage investigator; no prior SAEMF Education Research Training Grant; leadership potential in medical education.

Open nowCloses Aug 1, 2026Award: Up to $20K

SAEMF Education Project Grant (Educational Research Grant)

From Saem Research Foundation

emergency medicine educationeducational researchteaching innovation+6 more

Who can apply: Applicant must be a SAEM faculty member in good standing, hold an advanced/terminal degree, have a university appointment in emergency medicine or pediatric emergency medicine, not have previously received an SAEMF Education Project Grant or Education Fellowship award, and demonstrate a long-term plan for a career in emergency medicine education research.

Open nowCloses Sep 1, 2026

Education Grants

From Peyton Anderson Foundation

educationschoolshigher education+2 more

Who can apply: Must be a qualified 501(c)(3) organization. Projects must benefit Macon and Bibb County, Georgia and align with the Foundation's educational priorities. Applications from out of state are not considered.

Open now

Herbert J and Ruth B. Rubel Holocaust Education Fund

From Richmond Jewish Foundation

Holocaust educationyouth educationeducator support

Who can apply: Holocaust education programs, especially direct services to youth and educators in central Virginia.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: $50 – $2K

Matching Educational Gifts

From Donaldson Foundation

educationeducational accessK-12+1 more

Who can apply: Eligible educational institutions receiving employee gifts; the match is available to U.S. employees making gifts to qualifying educational institutions.

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Largest Education Foundations

Boehringer Ingelheim Cares Foundation Inc

Ridgefield, CT

Annual Giving

$1.6B

Total Assets

$251.9M

Median Grant

$1.3B

B99Local
GOTHIC CORPORATION

DURHAM, NC

Annual Giving

$1.4B

Total Assets

$8.4B

Median Grant

$1.6B

B110Local
The Big Ten Conference Inc

Rosemont, IL

Annual Giving

$844M

Total Assets

$352.9M

Median Grant

$58.9M

B60Regional
THE ANDREW W MELLON FOUNDATION

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$475.8M

Total Assets

$7.8B

Median Grant

$500K

B82National
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Annual Giving

$469.2M

Total Assets

$4.1B

Median Grant

$220M

B110Local
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION

MADISON, WI

Annual Giving

$456.3M

Total Assets

$5.8B

Median Grant

$61.1M

B110Local
THE BIG 12 CONFERENCE INC

IRVING, TX

Annual Giving

$442M

Total Assets

$84.6M

Median Grant

$43.9M

B124Regional
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY FOUNDATION

BERKELEY, CA

Annual Giving

$426.9M

Total Assets

$3.7B

Median Grant

$426.9M

B110Local
UCLA FOUNDATION

Los Angeles, CA

Annual Giving

$417.3M

Total Assets

$5.5B

Median Grant

$100K

B110Regional
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

BALTIMORE, MD

Annual Giving

$404.5M

Total Assets

$20.2B

Median Grant

$120K

B430National

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Where Education Funders Are Located

Top 15 states by foundation count

CaliforniaView all
Foundations

4,559

Total Giving

$21.6B

Foundations

3,939

Total Giving

$10B

New YorkView all
Foundations

3,617

Total Giving

$19.7B

FloridaView all
Foundations

2,920

Total Giving

$9.9B

PennsylvaniaView all
Foundations

2,582

Total Giving

$5.4B

IllinoisView all
Foundations

2,374

Total Giving

$6.7B

Foundations

1,777

Total Giving

$2.7B

MissouriView all
Foundations

1,486

Total Giving

$2.7B

MassachusettsView all
Foundations

1,416

Total Giving

$3.9B

New JerseyView all
Foundations

1,316

Total Giving

$2B

WisconsinView all
Foundations

1,226

Total Giving

$4.1B

MichiganView all
Foundations

1,159

Total Giving

$2.3B

VirginiaView all
Foundations

1,115

Total Giving

$5.6B

North CarolinaView all
Foundations

996

Total Giving

$9.3B

GeorgiaView all
Foundations

940

Total Giving

$5.6B

Types of Foundations in Education

Family Foundation18,886 (40.5%)

$29.4B in annual giving

Independent Foundation13,074 (28.1%)

$31.1B in annual giving

Operating Nonprofit3,526 (7.6%)

$35.3B in annual giving

Private Operating Foundation2,232 (4.8%)

$5.6B in annual giving

Service Club / Fraternal1,325 (2.8%)

$909.2M in annual giving

Professional Association1,228 (2.6%)

$10.8B in annual giving

Faith-Based Foundation957 (2.1%)

$2.2B in annual giving

Other5,376 (11.5%)

$154.8B in annual giving

Typical Grant Profile in Education

Median Grant Size

$10K

New Grantee Rate

66%

Accept Unsolicited Proposals

88%

Most Recent Filing Year

2026

The typical Education foundation awards grants of $10K. Approximately 66% of Education foundations actively fund new organizations, and 88% accept unsolicited proposals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Education Grants

How many foundations fund education?
There are 46,604 grantmaking foundations that fund education programs across 62 states.
What is the median grant size for education?
The median grant from foundations funding education is $10K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and giving strategy.
What are the largest education foundations?
The largest foundations funding education by annual giving include Boehringer Ingelheim Cares Foundation Inc, GOTHIC CORPORATION, The Big Ten Conference Inc, with combined giving of $3.9B.
Which states have the most education funders?
The states with the most education foundations are California (4,559), Texas (3,939), New York (3,617). Use the geographic breakdown above to see the full distribution.
How do I find education grants for my nonprofit?
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