Springfield Area Education Foundation

Let's Grow Kids Inc

Middlebury, VT

LET’S GROW KIDS INC funds efforts to expand affordable, high-quality child care in Vermont, including child care program start-ups, expansion, and quality improvement, as well as support for early-childhood organizations. Its 2024 grants ranged from $100,000 to $166,000, though earlier years show broader grantmaking; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Green Family Charitable Foundation

Springfield, IL

CCRES

Downingtown, PA

CCRES funds regional education services, programs for at-risk youth, and school projects that support student development or achievement, as well as other community services aligned with its priorities. It serves Chester County and surrounding counties; typical grants are $1,000–$5,000, though larger requests may be considered exceptionally. CCRES accepts unsolicited applications through its grants process.

Next Gen Personal Finance

Palo Alto, CA

NGPF funds organizations and school districts advancing personal finance education in U.S. schools, including curriculum implementation and teacher professional development. Its 2024 grants ranged from $2,650 to $135,000, with a median of $52,432, and went to recipients across multiple states. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Vermont Energy Investment Corporation

Winooski, VT

VEIC funds Vermont organizations, with grants supporting work such as indoor air quality and workforce development alongside its clean-energy mission. In 2024, grants ranged from $24,500 to $1 million, with a median of $300,000. It lists contracting opportunities and RFPs, but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited grant requests.

David Novak Leadership Inc

Mayfield Heights, OH

David Novak Leadership Inc funds leadership education and related charitable projects, with 2025 grants ranging from $488 to $20,000 and a median of $4,490. Its grants went to recipients in multiple states; it offers an online application process for eligible Lead4Change projects, but the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests generally.

Christian Community Foundation Inc

Colorado Springs, CO

WaterStone supports domestic and international nonprofits, including Christian ministries and charitable and educational organizations, through donor-directed grants; eligible organizations must be IRS-recognized 501(c)(3)s whose mission aligns with its Statement of Faith. Its 2025 grants had a median of $20,000, with awards ranging from $5,028 to $11 million, and were concentrated in Texas and Colorado. Grant recommendations come from donor-advised fund holders; the profile does not state that it accepts unsolicited requests.

The Pittsburgh Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

The Pittsburgh Foundation funds basic needs, racial equity and social justice, environmental action, arts and culture, and economic mobility, primarily for organizations located in or serving Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 grants had a median of $18,576, though awards varied widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The William Penn Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

The William Penn Foundation funds arts and culture, children and families, civic engagement, the environment and public spaces, and workforce training across the Philadelphia region. Its 2024 grants ranged from $45 to $7.78 million, with a median of $50,000. It accepts unsolicited requests through a limited open-application process, though it recommends applying through a relevant RFP when available.

Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation

Coraopolis, PA

The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation primarily funds youth sports programs that reduce barriers to participation, with additional support for public lands and outdoor access. Its 2025 grants had a median of $5,000, though awards ranged from $626 to $2.5 million, and its Sports Matter program supports eligible organizations across the U.S. Sports Matter opportunities are by invitation only.

Hillman Family Foundations

Pittsburgh, PA

The 18 independently operated Hillman foundations fund varied projects—including arts, health, education, workforce development, and community development—with priorities and geographic reach that differ by foundation. In 2024, grants ranged from $75 to $5 million, with a median award of $20,000. The stated application process begins with a brief letter of intent through the online portal; no deadline is listed.