The Education Trust
Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 521982223 · Private foundation
Based in Washington, District of Columbia, The Education Trust has awarded $11.7M across 324 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Education Resource Strategies Inc. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What The Education Trust funds
The Education Trust's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, disability services, education, faith-based (christian), higher education.
Populations it has supported include black communities, disabled, families, hispanic communities, low-income communities.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education Resource Strategies Inc SUPPORT | Watertown, MA | $717K | 2020 |
| California Competes SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $500K | 2023 |
| Education Resource Strategies Inc Support | Westertown, MA | $458K | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from The Education Trust
The Education Trust's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at edtrust.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Education Trust
- Does The Education Trust accept grant applications?
- The Education Trust's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Education Trust fund?
- The Education Trust's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Example recipients include Education Resource Strategies Inc, California Competes. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Education Trust give in grants?
- The Education Trust reported $2.1M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.7M over 324 grants.
- Where is The Education Trust located?
- The Education Trust is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 521982223.
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