Sikh Foundation

Sustainable Markets Foundation

New York, NY

The foundation funds public education and research in clean energy and just transitions, pollution prevention, environmental conservation, consumer protection, health and safety, and good government. In 2025, its 48 grants ranged from $5,500 to $4 million, with a median of $58,500; recipients were based across the U.S., with the largest shares of funding going to Delaware and New York. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Vermont Academy of Science and Engineering Inc

Burlington, VT

The foundation funds competitive STEM equipment grants for Vermont K–12 schools and extracurricular STEM grants for schools, clubs, and nonprofit educational organizations, and recognizes a Vermont science teacher. In 2025, grants ranged from $260 to $2,987, with a median of $1,500; recipients must be in the Vermont region. It accepts applications through an electronic proposal process, according to its 2024 filing.

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST)

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.

Wallace Global Fund II

Washington, DC

Wallace Global Fund II supports people-powered movements and nonprofits advancing democracy, human rights, a healthy planet, corporate accountability, and women’s rights, with national or global reach—or local work that can contribute to broader impact. Its 2024 grants ranged from $6,100 to $300,000, with a median of $75,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests and funds only preselected organizations.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, MA

MIT funds education, research, technology and social-impact initiatives, including grants through MIT Solve; its 2025 grants ranged from $7,000 to $4.2 million, with a median of $37,700. Grant dollars went mainly to Massachusetts (73%), with smaller amounts to organizations in other states. It does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Bollier Family Foundation

Bend, OR

The Bollier Family Foundation’s 2025 grants supported higher education and programs serving children and families affected by foster care, people experiencing homelessness, older adults, people with disabilities, and people needing food assistance. Grants ranged from $500 to $552,000, with a median of $5,000; most funding went to Washington, followed by Oregon, California, Hawaii, and Maryland. The foundation funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation

San Diego, CA

Gary O Galiher Foundation Inc

Honolulu, HI

The foundation supports education, student programs, food assistance, and community organizations, with nearly all of its giving directed to Hawaii. Its 2024 grants had a median of $22,000, though amounts varied widely; it gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Communitygiving

St Cloud, MN

CommunityGiving supports nonprofits, schools, government entities, students, and community initiatives through partner foundations, donor-directed funds, competitive grants, and scholarships. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,100 to $680,477, with a median of $15,528; most funding went to Minnesota, though its network also includes Derby, Kansas. Competitive grant applications are accepted through online systems for specific opportunities; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests generally.

Erol Foundation US

San Francisco, CA

EROL FOUNDATION US funds organizations advancing climate action, equitable climate-smart food systems, ecosystem protection, and regenerative food production. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,665 to $220,000, with a median of $20,000; recipients were primarily in California, with additional funding in North Carolina and other states. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Psalms of Life Inc

Miami Lakes, FL

PSALMS OF LIFE INC funds nonprofits working in education, children’s and women’s causes, faith-based work, and medical missions. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $5,500, and went to organizations in several states, including Florida, New York, South Carolina, Colorado, and North Carolina. It accepts applications on a rolling basis; applicants can request a form through its website.

128 Collective Foundation

Palo Alto, CA

The foundation funds climate and community initiatives, worker-related projects, public schools, and democracy work, with 2024 grants concentrated in California, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington, DC. Its 80 grants ranged from $7,000 to $500,000, with a median of $102,500. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected charitable organizations.