National Center for Science Education
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$1.1M
Foundation funders
37
Grants recorded
118
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds National Center for Science Education?
National Center for Science Education is funded by 37 grantmakers, led by National Philanthropic Trust ($422K), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($129K), Bainum Family Foundation ($71K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to National Center for Science Education between 2019–2026.
Show all 37 funders
| Weller Investment Company | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The California Wellness Foundation | $750 | 1 | 2024 |
| McKesson Foundation Inc | $683 | 1 | 2022 |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | $600 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc | $500 | 1 | 2020 |
| TEX Williams Foundation Inc | $400 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| GE Aerospace Foundation | $400 | 2 | 2020 |
| The Freeman-Harrison Family Foundation | $300 | 1 | 2019 |
| Verizon Foundation | $250 | 1 | 2021 |
| Paugus Charitable Trust | $200 | 1 | 2025 |
| Agilent Technologies Foundation | $150 | 1 | 2020 |
| Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation | $50 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2026) to $373K (2025). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
What grants has National Center for Science Education received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Derald H Ruttenberg Foundation | PUBLIC CHARITIES | $2,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $359,250 |
| 2025 | The a Robert Kaufman Foundation for Working Class Action | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The Highfield Foundation Fifth Third Bank | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| 2025 | David F & Sara K Weston Fund | GENERAL PURPOSES | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Weller Investment Company | AID TO COMMUNITY | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Cox Family Fund | EDUCATION | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Dianne & Thomas Lookabaugh Foundation | OPERATING COST | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Paugus Charitable Trust | PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $200 |
| 2025 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT) | $120 |
| 2024 | Caldera Foundation | FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $34,000 |
| 2024 | Hillman Family Foundations | MY COAST (CLIMATE ORIENTATED AUTHENTIC SCIENCE TEACHING) | $20,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $16,000 |
| 2024 | John and Marcia Goldman Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The a Robert Kaufman Foundation for Working Class Action | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Highfield Foundation Fifth Third Bank | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| 2024 | David F & Sara K Weston Fund | GENERAL PURPOSES | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Dianne & Thomas Lookabaugh Foundation | OPERATING COST | $1,000 |
| 2024 | The California Wellness Foundation | CORE OPERATING SUPPORT | $750 |
| 2024 | The Pfizer Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFTS | $500 |
| 2024 | Shell USA Company Foundation | 200 | $200 |
| 2024 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT) | $120 |
| 2024 | American Express Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $33,200 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $16,000 |
| 2023 | The Longhill Charitable Foundation | EDUCATION | $15,000 |
| 2023 | The Rutter Foundation Inc | GENERAL PURPOSES | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Eades Foundation | OPERATING EXPENSE | $6,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 118 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds National Center for Science Education?
National Center for Science Education is funded by 37 grantmakers, led by National Philanthropic Trust ($422K), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($129K), Bainum Family Foundation ($71K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to National Center for Science Education between 2019–2026.
Who is National Center for Science Education's largest funder?
National Philanthropic Trust is the largest recorded funder of National Center for Science Education, with $422K across 5 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has National Center for Science Education received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to National Center for Science Education across 118 grants from 37 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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