Funders for Building Talent Foundation

Foundations and grantmakers with a track record of funding employment organizations in DC — ranked by their actual grant history, most relevant first.

Every match below is backed by real grants this funder reported paying to organizations like yours. We never show a reason we can’t source to a filed grant record. Grants far larger than this organization’s budget are set aside so the matches stay realistic.

25 funders found

DAF sponsor Greater Washington Community Foundation $2.5M · 28 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · DC
Gave $2.5M across 28 grants to employment orgs in DC, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $89KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (28 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor American Online Giving Foundation INC $1.1M · 24 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · DE
Gave $1.1M across 24 grants to employment orgs in DC, 2021–2023
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $44KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (24 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund $3.4M · 18 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · MA
Gave $3.4M across 18 grants to employment orgs in DC, 2021–2023
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $187KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (18 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Bank of America Charitable Foundation INC $2.8M · 16 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · NC
Gave $2.8M across 16 grants to employment orgs in DC, 2021–2023
Avg grant $175KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (16 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Donor Advised Charitable Giving INC $1.3M · 14 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · CO
Gave $1.3M across 14 grants to employment orgs in DC, 2021–2023
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $90KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (14 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Eugene & Agnes E Meyer Foundation $437K · 10 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · DC
Gave $437K across 10 grants to employment orgs in DC, 2022–2024
Avg grant $44KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (10 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation $4.7M · 8 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · WA
Gave $4.7M across 8 grants to employment orgs in DC, 2021–2024
Avg grant $582KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (8 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust INC $535K · 9 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · NY
Gave $535K across 9 grants to employment orgs in DC, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $59KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (9 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor National Philanthropic Trust $1.6M · 10 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · PA
Gave $1.6M across 10 grants to employment orgs in DC, 2021–2023
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $161KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (10 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Tides Foundation $425K · 7 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · CA
Gave $425K across 7 grants to employment orgs in DC, 2022–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $61KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (7 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor American Endowment Foundation $696K · 7 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · OH
Gave $696K across 7 grants to employment orgs in DC, 2022–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $99KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (7 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Amazonsmile Foundation $1K · 16 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · WA
Gave $1K across 16 grants to employment orgs in DC, 2022–2023
Avg grant $82Most recent 2023
Why this funder (16 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Dimick Foundation $26K · 8 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · MD
Gave $26K across 8 grants to employment orgs in DC, 2021–2024
Avg grant $3KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (8 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match The Abell Foundation INC $328K · 7 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · MD
Gave $328K across 7 grants to employment orgs in DC, 2021–2024
Avg grant $47KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (7 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Network for Good INC $200K · 6 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · DC
Gave $200K across 6 grants to employment orgs in DC, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $33KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (6 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor The Blackbaud Giving Fund $256K · 7 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · SC
Gave $256K across 7 grants to employment orgs in DC, 2021–2023
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $37KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (7 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Ascendium Education Solutions INC $1.9M · 5 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · WI
Gave $1.9M across 5 grants to employment orgs in DC, 2021–2024
Avg grant $386KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (5 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Mead Family Foundation $150K · 5 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · MD
Gave $150K across 5 grants to employment orgs in DC, 2021–2025
Avg grant $30KMost recent 2025
Why this funder (5 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match John Edward Fowler Memorial Foundation $115K · 5 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · MD
Gave $115K across 5 grants to employment orgs in DC, 2021–2024
Avg grant $23KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (5 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management INC $538K · 4 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · NY
Gave $538K across 4 grants to employment orgs in DC, 2022–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $135KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (4 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match The Skillman Foundation $447K · 5 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · MI
Gave $447K across 5 grants to employment orgs in DC, 2022–2024
Avg grant $89KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (5 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Impactassets INC $406K · 6 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · MD
Gave $406K across 6 grants to employment orgs in DC, 2021–2023
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $68KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (6 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Corina Higginson Trust Co Laura Ford Trustee $52K · 6 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · MD
Gave $52K across 6 grants to employment orgs in DC, 2021–2024
Avg grant $9KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (6 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program $267K · 6 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · PA
Gave $267K across 6 grants to employment orgs in DC, 2021–2023
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $45KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (6 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties $206K · 9 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · VA
Gave $206K across 9 grants to employment orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $23KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (9 grants to similar orgs)
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Matches are computed live from employment grants in public IRS Form 990-PF and Schedule I filings. A funder appearing here has given to similar organizations before; it is not a guarantee of future funding, an endorsement, or an application invitation. · philanthropy.org