EWS and Company Foundation

United Engineering Foundation Inc

Philadelphia, PA

Tulsa Community Foundation

Tulsa, OK

Tulsa Community Foundation supports a broad range of charitable needs, including arts and humanities, healthcare, education, scholarships, emergency assistance, and endowments. Its 2024 grants had a median of $18,560 and primarily benefited the Tulsa area and eastern Oklahoma, with grants also reaching elsewhere in the U.S.; it administers application cycles for selected funds.

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers

New York, NY

The mission of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers ("asme") is to advance engineering for the benefit of humanity.

Baker Hughes Foundation

Houston, TX

Duke Energy Foundation

Charlotte, NC

The Duke Energy Foundation funds workforce development, local economic development and recovery, disaster resilience, conservation, and economic opportunity in communities across North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. It reports more than $30 million in annual charitable grants; awards vary widely, with a 2024 median of $25,000, and applications of $20,000 or less are accepted on a rolling basis. Applicants should contact their local Foundation representative before applying.

The Lemelson Foundation

Portland, OR

The Lemelson Foundation funds invention education, invention-based entrepreneurship, and climate action, with a focus on inventions that benefit society and the environment. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,000 to nearly $3 million, with a median of $115,000; it works across the United States, particularly Oregon, as well as in India and Kenya, and can support climate work globally. It does not accept unsolicited requests and primarily awards grants by invitation, though organizations may submit an inquiry for staff review.

Ecmc Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

ECMC Foundation funds evidence-based efforts that improve postsecondary completion and career success for underserved learners, including work on basic needs, career and technical education, transfer pathways, and system change. Its 2024 grants had a median of $27,500, though awards ranged widely; it supports eligible U.S. nonprofits, government entities, and postsecondary institutions, and accepts letters of inquiry on a rolling basis.

The Ford Foundation

New York, NY

The Ford Foundation funds organizations, individuals, and ideas working to reduce inequality and advance social justice, including work in areas such as immigrant justice, criminal justice reform, gender equity, and arts and culture, through grants around the world. Its 2024 grants had a median of $100,000, with amounts ranging from $45 to $15 million; it does not accept unsolicited requests by mail, email, or phone.

The New York Community Trust

New York, NY

The New York Community Trust funds projects in areas including arts, education, health, human services, community development, and the environment, primarily in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester, with some opportunities elsewhere. Its 2024 median grant was $20,000, though awards varied widely. It accepts applications through its open competitive grants program and selected RFPs or letters of interest; donor-advised funds do not accept proposals.