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Educational Credit

Minneapolis, MN

Educational Credit supports postsecondary access and student success, including FAFSA assistance, financial education, and student-support programs. Its 2024 grants had a median of $55,383, though amounts varied widely; funding was concentrated in Minnesota, with grants also reaching other states. The profile states that ECMC Foundation accepts unsolicited requests through a rolling online Letter of Inquiry process.

Ernst & Young Foundation

New York, NY

The Ernst & Young Foundation primarily supports higher education and preparation for business careers, with additional grants for educational projects, social justice, and disaster relief. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,056 to $316,005, with a median of $13,525, and went to organizations across the United States.

NFL Foundation Inc

New York, NY

The NFL Foundation funds athlete health, safety and wellness, youth football, and community programs connected to the game, including education, youth services, social justice, and medical research. Its 2025 grants had a median of $20,000, though amounts varied widely; funding includes NFL club communities, and the profile does not specify a broader geographic limit. Application routes vary by program: organizations may submit a Social Justice Grant idea for possible invitation to apply, but the profile does not say whether general unsolicited requests are accepted.

Houston Texans Foundation

Houston, TX

The Houston Texans Foundation supports youth and families through education, youth development, health and wellness, economic advancement, community resources, and social justice, with a focus on Houston and Harris County and neighborhood efforts in Greenspoint, Magnolia Park, and Sunnyside. In 2024, grants ranged from $5,871 to $250,000, with a median of $20,000. Unsolicited grant applications are not addressed; Texas-based nonprofits may submit online requests for in-kind donations.

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.

Advocates for Youth

Washington, DC

Advocates for youth partners with young people and their adult allies to champion youth rights to bodily autonomy and build power to transform policies, programs and systems to secure sexual health and equity for all youth.

East Tennessee Foundation

Knoxville, TN

East Tennessee Foundation supports nonprofits and public entities through grants for areas including housing, youth, racial justice, health, arts, and community priorities. Its 2024 grants had a median of $17,316, and it serves a 25-county region in East Tennessee.

Ellucian Foundation

Reston, VA

The Ellucian Foundation funds higher education institutions that provide direct aid to students facing financial hardship, including help with tuition, housing, food, and transportation. Its typical PATH grants are $10,000–$25,000 (the 2025 median was $15,000), supporting eligible institutions in the U.S. and specified other countries; applications are submitted online, but the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Grammy Museum Foundation Inc

Los Angeles, CA

The grammy museum is a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating and exploring music from yesterday and today to inspire the music of tomorrow through exhibits, education, grants, preservation initiatives, and public programming. Paying tribute to our collective musical heritage, the museum values and celebrates the dynamic connection in people's diverse backgrounds, telling the stories that inspire us, and creative expression that leads change in our industry.

The Community Foundation for

Crystal Lake, IL

The Community Foundation for McHenry County funds nonprofit, government, and educational organizations serving McHenry County, supporting operating costs, programs, capital projects, and organizational capacity across a range of local needs. Recent grants ranged from $6,000 to $166,646, with a median of $20,250. It accepts applications through its community-grant cycle; the stated 2026 deadline was April 10.

For Inspiration and Recognition of

Manchester, NH

FIRST funds youth robotics and hands-on STEM programs, including efforts to expand access for underserved and underrepresented communities; its grants support organizations in the U.S. and internationally. Typical giving varies: 2025 grants had a median of $5,750, while STEM Equity Community Innovation Grants are listed at $5,000–$50,000. The profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

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Evansville, IN