Grants for STEM Education
Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation
OVERVIEW: The New York City-based Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation’s philanthropy consists of several awards and prizes for institutions of higher education, teachers and researchers in the areas of chemical sciences and engineering. IP TAKE: … [Read more...] about Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation
DeLoitte Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Deloitte Foundation aims to “prepare students for tomorrow’s business challenges.” The foundation runs a range of signature programs and awards fellowships and awards, most in the fields of business and accounting education. IP TAKE: … [Read more...] about DeLoitte Foundation
BI Cares Foundation (Boehringer Ingelheim)
OVERVIEW: The Boehringer Ingelheim Cares Foundation gives globally for local health and locally in Connecticut for health care access, STEM education, animals and animal-assisted therapies. IP TAKE: The Boehringer Ingelheim Cares Foundation has … [Read more...] about BI Cares Foundation (Boehringer Ingelheim)
William & Pamela Ayer Foundation
OVERVIEW: The William and Pamela Ayer Foundation supports health, education and STEM, mainly in the state of Washington. IP TAKE: This is a small, selective funder that makes only a few grants annually, often to organizations with established … [Read more...] about William & Pamela Ayer Foundation
Conru Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Conru Foundation supports environmental conservation and conservative groups working in education, media and democracy. It also makes grants for arts organizations in Seattle. IP TAKE: The Conru Foundation is an eclectic funder … [Read more...] about Conru Foundation
McKinstry Charitable Foundation
OVERVIEW: The McKinstry Charitable Foundation supports a broad range of causes across the U.S. It prioritizes education and the states of Washington, Colorado and other western states. IP TAKE: McKinstry is a relatively small but active corporate … [Read more...] about McKinstry Charitable Foundation
New York Life Foundation
OVERVIEW: The New York Life Foundation supports young people and emphasizes education and bereavement support. It runs a separate initiative to support the philanthropic interests of its employees. IP TAKE: New York Life is a significant … [Read more...] about New York Life Foundation
Women’s Foundation of Massachusetts
OVERVIEW: The Women’s Foundation of Massachusetts invests in women and girls in the Greater-Boston area in education, financial empowerment, and leadership development. IP TAKE: The Women’s Foundation of Massachusetts is a growing state-wide … [Read more...] about Women’s Foundation of Massachusetts
Welch Foundation
OVERVIEW: This Houston-based funder supports chemistry research and education in the state of Texas. IP TAKE: The Welch Foundation accepts applications and nominations for research grants, fellowships, scholarships, endowed chairs and other … [Read more...] about Welch Foundation
Intel Foundation
OVERVIEW: The main focus of Intel's corporate philanthropy is STEM education, but the foundation also supports disaster relief and organizations where its employees volunteer. IP TAKE: Like so many corporate foundations, Intel conducts most of its … [Read more...] about Intel Foundation
Infosys Foundation USA
OVERVIEW: The Infosys Foundation runs signature programs for STEM education. Technology education is its main focus. IP TAKE: The Infosys Foundation's philanthropy consists mainly of signature programs for STEM education and teacher development. … [Read more...] about Infosys Foundation USA
The Ben and Catherine Ivy Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Ben and Catherine Ivy Foundation works to improve quality of life and increase life expectancy for people with glioblastoma multiforme and, ultimately, to cure the disease. IP TAKE: The Ivy Foundation is an important prospect for … [Read more...] about The Ben and Catherine Ivy Foundation
PPG Industries Foundation
OVERVIEW: The PPG Industries Foundation mainly supports STEM education in K-12 and higher education settings. This funder also supports community development and housing. IP TAKE: The PPG Industries Foundation is strong supporter of STEM education … [Read more...] about PPG Industries Foundation
Principal Financial
OVERVIEW: Principal Financial makes grants for basic needs and financial empowerment in geographic areas where its employees live and work. This corporate funder supports many local chapters of the United Way and prioritizes the greater Des Moines … [Read more...] about Principal Financial
Panaphil Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Panaphil Foundation is not a large grantmaker. While the foundation does not name specific areas of grantmaking interest, its grants support organizations that work to help vulnerable populations receive quality healthcare, conservation … [Read more...] about Panaphil Foundation
Amgen Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Amgen Foundation primarily makes grants in two areas, science education and community improvement, in places where its parent company operates. Amgen also does limited grantmaking for disaster relief. IP TAKE: The Amgen Foundation … [Read more...] about Amgen Foundation
Ametek Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Ametek Foundation broadly funds charitable work in the communities where its parent company has a presence. Areas of interest are education health, civic engagement and economic opportunity. IP TAKE: The AMETEK Foundation is a … [Read more...] about Ametek Foundation
Abbott Fund
OVERVIEW: The Abbott Fund typically supports large, established organizations. It makes grants to expand access to healthcare, promote community engagement and develop interest in STEM education. IP TAKE: The Abbott Fund basically follows the … [Read more...] about Abbott Fund
Pentair Foundation
OVERVIEW: Pentair supports global development in the areas of WASH and education. Its U.S. grantmaking focuses on STEM education and water conservation. IP TAKE: This straightforward corporate funder has recently focused grantmaking on WASH and … [Read more...] about Pentair Foundation
Kohler Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Kohler Foundation supports arts and education programs primarily in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, with additional grantmaking in rural communities elsewhere in the state. It also operates significant scholarship and art preservation … [Read more...] about Kohler Foundation
GE Aerospace Foundation
OVERVIEW: The GE Aerospace Foundation is the corporate entity of the GE Aerospace, the legal successor to General Electric Company. It supports STEM education, workforce development., veterans causes, and disaster relief in the U.S. and abroad. IP … [Read more...] about GE Aerospace Foundation
Gates Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Gates Foundation funds nonprofit and for-profit organizations in dozens of issue areas. Grantmaking is global in scope, with partnerships in over 130 countries. IP TAKE: The Gates Foundation remains one of the most powerful … [Read more...] about Gates Foundation
Genentech Corporate Giving
OVERVIEW: Genentech, a biotechnology company and member of the Roche Group, supports nonprofits through corporate charitable giving, independent medical education grants, local community giving and other philanthropic initiatives. Its current giving … [Read more...] about Genentech Corporate Giving
Paulson Family Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Paulson Family Foundation is the philanthropic vehicle of billionaire hedge fund manager John Paulson. Education is a top interest, but support also goes to health, arts and culture and Jewish causes. IP TAKE: The Paulson Family … [Read more...] about Paulson Family Foundation
BNSF Railway Foundation
OVERVIEW: Working in and near communities served by BNSF Railway, the BNSF Railway Foundation supports civic services, arts and culture, education and STEM, health and human services, youth organizations and federally recognized tribal governments. … [Read more...] about BNSF Railway Foundation
David and Elaine Potter Foundation
OVERVIEW: Based in London, the David and Elaine Potter Foundation supports global development, human rights, journalism, STEM education and arts and culture, prioritizing the U.K. and, occasionally, South Africa. IP TAKE: For years, the Potter … [Read more...] about David and Elaine Potter Foundation
PSEG Foundation
OVERVIEW: PSEG Foundation is a corporate funder that supports sustainable neighborhoods, safety, and STEM education in portions of New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut. IP TAKE: PSEG Foundation offers a clearer point of entry than many corporate … [Read more...] about PSEG Foundation
General Motors Company
OVERVIEW: General Motors Company conducts its philanthropy through an in-house corporate giving program. Its two primary social impact pillars are STEAM Education and Road Safety, with significant current investments in workforce development and … [Read more...] about General Motors Company
Mastercard Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Mastercard Foundation supports global and economic development, focusing primarily on young people in Africa and Indigenous youth in Canada. Its grantmaking spans education and workforce development, digital skills and entrepreneurship, … [Read more...] about Mastercard Foundation
