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The Educational Foundation of America

Bethesda, Maryland  ·  EIN 133424750  ·  Private foundation

The Educational Foundation of America is a Maryland-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $8.1M in annual giving against $250.0M in assets. This page documents the 875 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Educational Foundation of America — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$8.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$250.0M
Total assets
875
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Educational Foundation of America funds

The Educational Foundation of America's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, early childhood education, education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementEarly Childhood EducationEducationEnvironment & ConservationFinancial EmpowermentFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher Education

Populations it has supported include black communities, rural communities, women girls, youth pop.

black communitiesrural communitieswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Educational Foundation of America, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
City of Asylum Pittsburgh
3 REFUGEE ARTIST FELLOWSHIPS
Pittsburgh, PA$520K2022
Shreveport Regional Arts Council
TOOLING THE SHREVEPORT COMMON MAKERSPACE
Shreveport, LA$350K2022
Clean Energy Works
RETIRE & REINVEST, WITH GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE FIELD
Washington, DC$300K2022
Clean Energy Works
STRATEGIC SUPPORT FOR THE RURAL POWER COALITION, INCLUDING ALASKA
Washington, DC$300K2023
Coalfield Development
BLACK BOX THEATER BUILD-OUT
Huntington, WV$300K2023
Paradise Garden Foundation
VISION CAMPAIGN
Summerville, GA$250K2023
Black Belt Community Foundation
LIGHTING SELMA: ILLUMINATING A HISTORIC ICON
Selma, AL$250K2022
Reproductive Health Investors Alliance
SHAREHOLDER ADVOCACY LEGAL FELLOWSHIP
San Francisco, CA$250K2022
Planned Parenthood of Illinois
CENTRAL ILLINOIS ORGANIZER
Chicago, IL$250K2022
Activate 48 Education Fund
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Phoenix, AZ$210K2022
Reason for Hope
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
New York, NY$208K2023
Psychedelic Safety Institute
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Berkeley, CA$206K2024
Kansas Common Sense Fund
COMMUNICATIONS HUB
Topeka, KS$200K2024
Reproductive Health Investors Alliance
CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM
San Francisco, CA$200K2024
Power to Decide
ALL ACCESS EASTERN KENTUCKY
Washington, DC$200K2023

The Educational Foundation of America giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$8.1M
2022$13.7M
2023$10.4M
2024$11.1M

How to apply for funding from The Educational Foundation of America

The Educational Foundation of America's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about The Educational Foundation of America

Does The Educational Foundation of America accept grant applications?
The Educational Foundation of America's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Educational Foundation of America fund?
The Educational Foundation of America's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include City of Asylum Pittsburgh, Shreveport Regional Arts Council, Clean Energy Works. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Educational Foundation of America give in grants?
The Educational Foundation of America reported $8.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $43.2M over 875 grants.
Where is The Educational Foundation of America located?
The Educational Foundation of America is based in Bethesda, Maryland. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 133424750.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Educational Foundation of America's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Educational Foundation of America. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.