THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF AMERICA

Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024

BETHESDA, MDEIN 133424750 Website

Annual Giving

$11.2M+7% YoY

Grants

217

Median Grant

$35K

Organizations Funded

282

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Foundation Overview

Mission

The Educational Foundation of America envisions a society in which every person has a meaningful voice in an inclusive democracy, with unrestricted access to full reproductive freedom, and lives in creative, thriving communities on a healthy, regenerative planet; EFA advances progressive change through support for creative initiatives working toward sustainability, justice, and equity

Focus Areas

clean energy transition for rural electric cooperativesnet-zero grid and western regional grid policyutility sector decarbonizationstate-level clean energy policy and rulemakingenergy market and transmission planningclimate-focused research and data/analysisarts and cultural capacity buildingartist fellowships

Grant Types

general operating supportcapital campaignfellowshipsseed capital (new chapter/startup)capacity building and salary supportlegal fellowshipresearch and policy grants

Funded Initiatives

Current initiatives include: Increase abortion and contraception access in Appalachia; Accelerate transition to clean-energy economy accessible to all; Restore and repair democracy in North Carolina or Florida focusing on returning citizens' voting access; Support for culture and art to build community; Carbon removal from atmosphere; Access to nutritious food

How to Apply

EFA accepts grant applications by invitation only. They occasionally announce Requests for Proposals (RFPs) on their How to Apply page. Welcome submissions of new project or program ideas (250 words or less) that align with grantmaking goals. Contact via contact form on website.

Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

Giving History

2024+7%

$11.2M

Grants

217

Median

$35K

States

2023-25%

$10.4M

Grants

219

Median

$25K

States

2022

$13.8M

Grants

256

Median

$36K

States

Grant Size Distribution

$35K

Typical Grant (Median)

$5K

Smallest

$17K

25th Pctile

$80K

75th Pctile

$206K

Largest

Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $17K and $80K.

Largest Recent Grants

$206K

2024

PSYCHEDELIC SAFETY INSTITUTE

CA · GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$200K

2024

KANSAS COMMON SENSE FUND

KS · COMMUNICATIONS HUB

$200K

2024

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH INVESTORS ALLIANCE

CA · CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM

$175K

2024

CLEAN ENERGY BUYERS INSTITUTE

DC · BUILDING ENERGY MARKETS IN THE WEST AND SOUTHEAST

$175K

2024

WILLIAM KING MUSEUM OF ART

VA · ARTLAB AND SCULPTURE TRAIL/EXHIBITION OF APPALACHIAN ARTISTS

Geographic Focus

$1.6M29 grants

$1.0M18 grants

$993K38 grants

$720K9 grants

$575K8 grants

Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$251.2M

$11.2M(4.4%)

2023

$231.1M

$10.4M(4.5%)

2022

$211.9M

$13.8M(6.5%)

Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.