Massachusetts Parent Action

Vela Education Fund

Deerfield, IL

The Vela Education Fund exists to accelerate education innovation and opportunity for every learner by: supporting everyday entrepreneurs building custom education programs to meet families learners' needs, increasing awareness of nontraditional education, and accelerating adoption by more families and communities.

Massachusetts Parents United Inc

Woburn, MA

National Alliance for Public Charter Schools

Washington, DC

The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools funds charter-school advocacy and related work, including policy, legal support, research, and education-choice organizations. In 2024, its 13 grants ranged from $7,500 to $119,304, with a median of $24,307, and went to recipients in multiple states. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Great MN Schools

Minneapolis, MN

Great MN Schools funds school improvement and education-related support for schools, families, and community partners, including student learning, connectivity, and well-being needs. Its 2025 grants ranged from $10,000 to $315,000, with a median of $30,000, and all reported grant dollars went to Minnesota recipients, including Minneapolis-area schools and organizations. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Foundation for Child Development

New York, NY

The Foundation for Child Development funds 501(c)(3) nonprofits advancing research, policy, and community efforts to improve young children’s early learning and well-being, with a focus on children affected by racism and economic inequality. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,250 to $250,000, with a median of $75,000; funding went mainly to organizations in D.C., Massachusetts, Illinois, New York, and California. It does not accept unsolicited requests; funding is by invitation only, apart from its Young Scholars Program, which was paused in 2025 for redesign.

The Education Trust Inc

Washington, DC

The Education Trust funds U.S. organizations working on education equity, including research, policy, advocacy, and efforts to improve access and outcomes from preschool through college, especially for students of color and students from low-income backgrounds. Its 2025 grants ranged from $6,250 to $158,333, with a median of $55,150, and went to recipients in multiple states, with the largest shares in California and Washington, DC. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.