Education Grant Funders in Maryland
1683 foundations with a documented education focus have made grants to Maryland nonprofits in recent years, together directing $3.0B to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 1683 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active education funders in Maryland
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Maryland giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Washington | $115.2M | 152 | 2024 |
| 2 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | California | $65.1M | 64 | 2024 |
| 3 | The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg | Maryland | $26.5M | 250 | 2024 |
| 4 | University of Maryland Baltimore | Maryland | $17.9M | 2 | 2020 |
| 5 | The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | New Jersey | $17.3M | 29 | 2024 |
| 6 | The Community College of Baltimore | Maryland | $14.6M | 7 | 2025 |
| 7 | Trustees of the Endowment Fund of the | Maryland | $13.1M | 6 | 2024 |
| 8 | Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Missouri | $10.8M | 5 | 2024 |
| 9 | The Abell Foundation Inc | Maryland | $10.4M | 211 | 2024 |
| 10 | Milton J Dance Jr Endowment Inc | Maryland | $10.4M | 8 | 2025 |
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The funders above are the biggest education funders in Maryland — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 1683 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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