United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Educational Fund

Washington, DC

The USHCC Educational Fund supports Hispanic businesses through education, technical assistance, leadership development, access-to-capital programs, and grants distributed through a national network of Hispanic chambers. In 2024, its 23 grants ranged from $10,000 to $90,000, with a median of $43,000, and went to chambers in multiple states. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

AARP

Washington, DC

AARP funds nonprofits and other organizations working on aging-related issues, including caregiving, health, research, education, and community programs. Its 2024 grants had a median award of $15,000, with amounts ranging widely, and it supports work through offices across the states and territories; whether AARP accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

TSG Foundation

Las Vegas, NV

The Commonwealth Fund

New York, NY

The Commonwealth Fund supports health care research, policy, and projects that improve access, care quality, affordability, and equity, primarily through grants to health care-focused organizations. In 2025, grants ranged from $75 to $2.35 million, with a median of $15,000; it funds work in the United States and supports international learning and exchange. It accepts letters of inquiry through its online portal on a rolling basis and responds to unsolicited proposals, generally from tax-exempt charities.

Capital One Foundation Inc

McLean, VA

Capital One Foundation funds economic opportunity and financial well-being, including affordable housing, small-business growth, financial capability, education, workforce development, and community development. In 2025, grants ranged from $40,000 to $10 million, with a median of $122,500, and went primarily to organizations in Washington, DC, Texas, and New York. It gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Project Management Institute Inc

Newtown Square, PA

PMI, largely through the PMI Educational Foundation, funds youth programs for ages 14–24 that integrate project management, as well as academic research; its 2024 grants were concentrated in Pennsylvania, with smaller awards in other states. The median 2024 grant was $7,840, though awards ranged widely, and PMIEF directs interested organizations to submit a Letter of Inquiry; it does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Target Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

The foundation funds economic opportunity, including small business and entrepreneurship, workforce development, housing, asset building, and financial resilience, in the Twin Cities and Minnesota, across the U.S., and globally. Its 2025 grants ranged from $15,000 to $1 million, with a median of $100,000. National grants are by invitation only; the 2026 hometown cycle is closed, with the next cycle expected in Spring 2027.

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth

Fort Worth, TX

A faith-based organization whose mission is to improve the health of the people in the communities it serves regardless of their ability to pay.

Sesame Workshop

New York, NY

Sesame Workshop's mission is to help kids grow smarter, stronger and kinder.

State Fair of Texas

Dallas, TX

The State Fair of Texas funds agriculture, education, scholarships, community programs, and Fair Park improvements; its community grants support areas such as education, nonprofit capacity, economic development, and social and racial justice. Community awards are typically $5,000–$10,000 and prioritize South Dallas/Fair Park, including nearby organizations and work serving residents there. It accepts unsolicited applications through an online process, open February 1 to March 15.

The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fund for Strategic Innovation

Palo Alto, CA

The fund supports scientific research, education, emerging technology, youth talent development, and public-interest work addressing challenges such as climate, health, economic opportunity, and security. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $12.5 million, with a median of $100,000, and supported organizations in several U.S. states, including Massachusetts and California, as well as international recipients. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Wallace Genetic Foundation II Inc

Washington, DC

Wallace Genetic Foundation II funds conservation, sustainable agriculture, biodiversity, clean water, environmental health, and climate work with long-term national or global benefit; its grants support organizations in multiple states and international projects. In 2025, grants ranged from $15,000 to $1.525 million, with a median of $50,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.