Who funds Teach for America?
6 private foundations reported grants to Teach for America in New Haven, Connecticut totaling $133,500 across 6 grants in tax years 2024 to 2025. The largest funder was Virginia B Squiers Foundation-Tr, with $90,000.
From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.
- Foundation funders6
- Grants reported6
- Total received$133,500
- Funders taking applications2
Funders of Teach for America that accept applications
If your organization does similar work, these foundations are prospects: they already fund work like Teach for America's and say in their IRS filings that they accept applications.
Foundations that fund Teach for America
| Foundation | Purpose given | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia B Squiers Foundation-Tr | General operating | 1 | $90,000 |
| The Scripps Family Fund for Education | Ignite fellowship program in connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
| J Walton Bissell Foundation Inc | Teach for america ct | 1 | $7,500 |
| The Wiggins Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | 1 | $5,000 |
| Newalliance Foundation Inc | To support leaders in education to impact educational outcomes of students in new haven, ct. | 1 | $5,000 |
| The Darrell Harvey Family Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | 1 | $1,000 |
Using this list
A foundation that already gives to Teach for America gives in its field and region, so the list doubles as a prospect list for similar organizations in New Haven. Open a foundation to see its application rules, typical grant and every other grant it paid.
Questions people ask
Who funds Teach for America?
Virginia B Squiers Foundation-Tr, The Scripps Family Fund for Education, J Walton Bissell Foundation Inc, The Wiggins Foundation Inc and Newalliance Foundation Inc, and 1 more, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.
How much does Teach for America get from foundations?
$133,500 in 6 reported grants from 6 private foundations in tax years 2024 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.
Which of these funders accept applications?
J Walton Bissell Foundation Inc and Newalliance Foundation Inc say in their filings that they accept applications.