American Society of Civil Engineers Foundation Inc

AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety

Washington, DC

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety's mission is to save lives and reduce injuries through research into the causes of traffic crashes, and education about proven strategies for mitigating risks on the road.

Jones-Charity Tai

Eagan, MN

United Engineering Foundation Inc

Philadelphia, PA

Thornton Tomasetti Foundation

New York, NY

The Thornton Tomasetti Foundation funds scholarships, fellowships, internships, and related projects in building engineering, design, and technology, including industry development and engineering-focused community work. In 2024, its 16 grants ranged from $1,914 to $40,000, with a median of $9,500; recipients were in several states, and no geographic restriction is stated. It considers project proposals from individuals representing organizations on a rolling basis; scholarship applications go through affiliated universities.

National Council of Examiners For Engineering and Surveying

Greenville, SC

NCEES supports projects advancing engineering and surveying licensure, including licensure awareness, K–12 career pipelines, and student success, as well as engineering and surveying education awards. Its education awards are typically $10,000–$25,000, and Foundation grants have recently ranged from $10,000–$100,000; funding is available nationally. The Foundation accepts letters of inquiry during its application cycle, with full proposals by invitation only.

Charles Pankow Foundation

Pasadena, CA

The Charles Pankow Foundation funds research and collaborations that advance innovation in architecture, engineering, and construction, with findings shared for public use. Its 2024 grants ranged from $2,000 to $353,500, with a median of $25,000, and went to organizations in multiple states. It does not accept unsolicited funding requests; it considers Research Need Statements and makes grants to preselected charitable organizations.

The Sikand Foundation

Sherman Oaks, CA

The Sikand Foundation supports organizations working in education, housing and homelessness, health and mental health, and disaster relief, with most of its giving in California. In 2024, grants ranged from $1,000 to $250,000, with a median of $7,500; it does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.

Generac Foundation Inc

Waukesha, WI

Generac Foundation Inc funds U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations working in education—especially K–12 STEM and career readiness—disaster response, energy resilience, and community needs in areas with Generac facilities or offices. Its 2025 grants ranged from $30 to $100,000, with a median of $1,000. It accepts unsolicited online requests year-round.

Alabama Power Foundation Inc

Birmingham, AL

The Alabama Power Foundation funds Alabama nonprofits, schools, and community initiatives in education, civic and community development, arts and culture, health and human services, and environmental stewardship. In 2024, grants ranged from $100 to $500,000, with a median of $2,500. It provides an online application for grants; unsolicited requests are not specifically addressed.

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation

Lansdowne, VA

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation funds education programs that help exceptionally promising students with financial need, including college access, academic enrichment, and support for talented students. Its 2025 grants ranged from $6 to $515,000, with a median of $7,702; it funds across the United States, with most grant dollars going to Virginia. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and directs applicants to its website for current application instructions and eligibility.

Donors Trust Inc

Alexandria, VA

Donors Trust supports charities and programs in social welfare, health, the environment, economics, governance, foreign relations, and arts and culture, with a strong emphasis on conservative and libertarian policy and education groups. Its 2024 grants had a median of $50,000, though awards ranged from $5,038 to $35 million, and recipients were concentrated in Washington, D.C., Virginia, New York, Texas, and California. It does not accept unsolicited requests; donor-advisors recommend grants through their accounts.