Kaiser Borsari Foundation

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.

Jefferson Scholarship Fund

Milwaukee, WI

The Jefferson Scholarship Fund supports scholarships for graduates of Jefferson County high schools, with most 2024 grant dollars going to recipients in Oregon. Its 23 grants totaled $183,167, with awards ranging from $2,000 to $40,292 and a median of $3,400. Applicants are directed to contact the listed representative for forms and materials; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Chevy Chase, MD

HHMI funds basic biological and biomedical research, science education, and public engagement, primarily through researcher and fellowship programs; its 2025 grants ranged from $10,000 to $3,062,953, with a median of $20,000. Its 2025 grant dollars were concentrated in California, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Virginia, and North Carolina. HHMI does not accept unsolicited requests; most opportunities have program-specific eligibility and a formal invitation and review process.

Alderson Family Foundation

La Quinta, CA

Jewish Revival in Poland

Beverly Hills, CA

In 2024, Jewish Revival in Poland continued our activities reviving Jewish life in Poland. In 2024, our organization presented, in person, concerts of Jewish music. Additionally we presented our first large Jewish Music festival in Kazimierz- Dolny, Poland. Our lay cantor training program, done in conjunction with Loyola Dolny, Poland. Our lay cantor training program, done in conjunction with Loyola Marymount and Catholic Universities continued with training for our students. In 2024, we continued our other collaboration with Loyola Marymount University in researching the causes (and solutions) to antisemitism in Poland. Also, we continued our monthly Shabbat service program, where we present religious and cultural weekend programs around Poland.

Lawrence Family Foundation

Beverly Hills, CA

The Victoria S and Bradley L Geist Foundation

Honolulu, HI

The foundation funds projects for young people transitioning from foster care and capacity-building for organizations serving foster children and their caregivers in Hawaii. Its capacity-building grants are typically $5,000–$40,000; recent annual grant totals varied widely, so a typical overall award size is not stated. It says giving is not limited to preselected organizations and lists application dates of January 15, May 15, and September 15.

The Robert & Christine Emmons Foundation

Santa Barbara, CA

Edward Payson Irwin and Bernice Piilani Irwin

Honolulu, HI

Marymount California University

Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

Marymount California University is a catholic institution that welcomes students of all faiths and backgrounds into a quality, values-based education. We foster a student-centered approach to learning that promotes the development of the whole person. Inspired by the religious of the sacred heart of mary, we challenge our students to pursue lives of leadership and service. Marymount California University empowers its students through an educational program that develops principled thinkers in the catholic liberal arts tradition. We promote an open and welcoming campus that builds skills for lifelong learning. We assist students to reach their goals in higher education. We strive to graduate students who embody the virtues of integrity, respect for human dignity and commitment to justice.

Deloitte Foundation

Stamford, CT

The Deloitte Foundation funds U.S. education initiatives, including scholarships, curriculum and faculty support, mentoring, and grants to education nonprofits and universities, particularly through local programs in about 30 selected locations. Its 2025 grants had a median of $50,000, and it does not accept unsolicited requests for its Local Impact Grant Program.

Mario Pedrozzi Scholarship Foundation

Livermore, CA

The Mario Pedrozzi Scholarship Foundation funds scholarships and educational programs for college, vocational, apprenticeship, and graduate study, primarily for eligible Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District graduates and certain Alameda County residents attending St. Patrick’s Seminary & University. Scholarships are generally at least $1,000 per year; 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $35,250, with a median of $1,250, and 72% of grant dollars went to California recipients.