Brighter Future Foundation

The Irene Herbert Ross and Harper Grant

Wall Township, NJ

The Irene Herbert Ross and Harper Grant’s giving supported Yale University’s Ross Endowment; past grants ranged from $85,000 total across 17 grants in 2023 to a single $1,426,295 grant in 2024. Based in Wall Township, New Jersey, the foundation dissolved in July 2025 and no longer makes grants, so it does not accept unsolicited requests.

First Federal Charitable Foundation

Hazleton, PA

The First Federal Charitable Foundation supports nonprofits working in areas such as education, health and human services, arts and culture, community development, and general welfare. Recent grants ranged from $10,000 to $50,000 in 2023, though reported total giving varied substantially by year; it serves Luzerne, Schuylkill, Carbon, and Columbia Counties in Pennsylvania. It accepts applications from eligible 501(c)(3) organizations; contact the foundation for an application and submit it about two weeks before a board meeting.

D'Aloia Family Foundation

Florham Park, NJ

IBM International Foundation

Armonk, NY

The IBM International Foundation funds education and workforce programs that build 21st-century and technology job skills, including initiatives for underserved students and job seekers. Its 2024 grants ranged from $10,000 to $8.48 million, with a median of $100,000, and went to organizations across several U.S. states, especially Delaware and Massachusetts. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Edward E Ford Foundation

Chicago, IL

The Edward E. Ford Foundation funds U.S. independent secondary schools and associations, supporting areas such as faculty, students, and educational programs. Traditional grants are generally $25,000–$100,000, while Educational Leadership grants can be up to $250,000; both require at least a 1:1 match. It funds schools throughout the United States, and applicants must request agenda placement through the Foundation’s stated application process.

Ernest Christian Klipstein Foundation

Oldwick, NJ

The Ernest Christian Klipstein Foundation funds charitable work, with a stated interest in health and the environment, while also supporting education, churches, safety, and other causes. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $30,000 (median $1,717), and most funding went to New Jersey, with some grants elsewhere. It accepts requests by letter with relevant materials; no deadline is stated.