Burke Educational Foundation

Universities Research Association Inc

Washington, DC

URA primarily supports university research, research facilities, education, and STEM workforce development, with 2025 grants going to universities in multiple U.S. states. Its typical grant was about $15,000 (2025 median; awards ranged from $5,059 to $39,243), and it also offers a visiting scholars program with awards up to $50,000. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Dr Scholl Foundation

Northbrook, IL

The Dr. Scholl Foundation funds eligible nonprofits working in education, social services, healthcare, civic and cultural activities, and the environment, primarily in the United States; overseas requests may be considered when a board member knows the applicant. Grants typically average $5,000–$25,000, though awards vary widely, and the foundation accepts requests through an LOI process, with full applications by invitation.

Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation

Kansas City, MO

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation funds college access and completion, workforce and career development, and entrepreneurship, with an emphasis on economic mobility and equitable opportunity in the Kansas City region. Its 2024 median grant was $75,000, though awards vary widely by program; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Eugene J and Olga E Porto Charitable

La Grange, IL

Ratio Foundation Inc

Indianapolis, IN

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

Northwestern University funds research, education, faculty and postdoctoral development, and community projects; its ANCHOR grants support partnerships addressing health and resilience in Evanston and Chicago. Its 2024 grants had a median of about $63,000, while listed programs range from up to $3,000 for research-library grants to $25,000–$65,000 for ANCHOR projects. It lists specific funding opportunities but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests generally.

The Kingsbury Fund

Dallas, TX

The Kingsbury Fund supports nonprofits in areas including civic life, arts and culture, education, historic preservation, and human services, prioritizing local community charities and organizations in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. Recent grants ranged from $200 to $20,000, with a median of $2,000; most funding went to New Hampshire organizations. It accepts inquiries from organizations not preselected for funding and directs applicants to contact the fund for application materials.

KPMG US Foundation Inc

Montvale, NJ

KPMG US Foundation supports education, mental health, community vitality, and community relief and resilience, with grants distributed across the United States. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000, though amounts ranged from about $5,000 to $2.2 million. The available information does not say whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Simran Foundation

Wilmington, DE

Bit Mesra Alumni Association

Old Tappan, NJ

Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc

Chicago, IL

The fund supports Alzheimer’s disease and dementia research, including scientific, clinical, social, and behavioral research, as well as related policy work. It awards grants to U.S. and international researchers; the profile does not state a typical giving level or whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Foundation of the American Board of Trial Advocates

Dallas, TX

The Foundation funds civic and professional education and public awareness related to the civil justice system, jury trials, and the rule of law, including local programs hosted by chapters. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,375 to $78,353, with a median of $15,000, and went to organizations in multiple states. It provides an application process and lists deadlines, but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.