Private foundation · EIN 23-6849172 · Ardmore, Pennsylvania

Fund for Education

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 36 grants paid, $82K total, median $500. 53% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
36
$82K
Median grant
$500
Stays in PA
53%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2025

36 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Rescue Task ForceEl Cajon, CACharitable$22K
Sharing ExcessPhiladelphia, PACharitable$10K
Jewish Family and Children's Service of Gr PhilaBala Cynwyd, PACharitable$8,000
AltruvisionPhiladelphia, PACharitable$5,000
Arden Theatre CompanyPhiladelphia, PACharitable$5,000
Berea CollegeBerea, KYEducational$5,000
Wills Eye FoundationPhiladelphia, PACharitable$5,000
New Israel Fund Standing TogetherWashington, DCCharitable$4,000
Reconstructing JudaismWyncote, PACharitable$3,000
The Tibet FundNew York, NYCharitable$3,000
AshokaArlingtonv, VACharitable$1,000
FIRST BookWashington, DCCharitable$1,000
Fistula FoundationSan Jose, CACharitable$1,000
League of Conservation VotersWashington, DCCharitable$1,000
Nurse Family PartnershipDenver, COCharitable$1,000
Occidental CollegeLos Angeles, CAEducational$1,000
Mid Pines FoundationBeaufort, SCCharitable$1,000
Kipp Public SchoolsSan Francisco, CACharitable$500
Lower Merion Fop Lodge 28Ardmore, PACharitable$500
National Yidish Book CenterAmherst, MACharitable$500
Union of Concerned ScientistsCambridge, MACharitable$500
The Barnes FoundationPhiladelphia, PACharitable$500
League of Women Voters Education FundWashington, DCCharitable$500
Ardmore Free LibraryArdmore, PACharitable$250
Lower Merion Police PensionArdmore, PACharitable$250
Lower Merion ConservancyGladwyne, PACharitable$250
Bala Cynwyd LibraryBala Cynwyd, PACharitable$200
Merion Fire CompanyArdmore, PACharitable$200
WhyyPhiladelphia, PACharitable$200
Narberth AmbulanceArdmore, PACharitable$150
Narberth Fire CompanyNarberth, PACharitable$150
Union Fire StationBala Cynwyd, PACharitable$150
Friends of the Cynwyd TrailBala Cynwyd, PACharitable$100
Merion Civic AssociationMerion Station, PACharitable$100
Charity NavigatorBoone, IACharitable$100
Charity WatchChicago, ILCharitable$100

By state: Pennsylvania 19 · California 4 · District of Columbia 4 · Kentucky 1 · New York 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Fund for Education is a private grantmaking foundation in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Paul M Prusky, tax-exempt since 1986. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Fund for Education accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Fund for Education give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $82K across 36 grants, a median of $500.

Where does Fund for Education give?

Pennsylvania (19 grants), California (4 grants), District of Columbia (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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