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Philanthropy’s Role in a Transitioning Education Landscape

This week’s Supreme Court decision clearing the way for dismantling the U.S. Department of Education marks a profound shift, placing even greater responsibility on states to uphold educational equity with fewer federal supports. As nearly half the states raise legal challenges over delayed federal funds, philanthropy must meet this moment—not with political posturing, but with urgency, clarity and action.
Trends in Education Philanthropy: Benchmarking 2025
2025 Annual Conference & 30th Anniversary Sponsorship
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Policy Changes Affecting Education and Philanthropy: Resources and Events
Find EdFunders and partner resources and events here that support education philanthropy's strategy around and management of the transition to the new federal administration and ongoing policy updates.
Philanthropy’s Role in a Transitioning Education Landscape
This week’s Supreme Court decision clearing the way for dismantling the U.S. Department of Education marks a profound shift, placing even greater responsibility on states to uphold educational equity with fewer federal supports. As nearly half the states raise legal challenges over delayed federal funds, philanthropy must meet this moment—not with political posturing, but with urgency, clarity and action.
Nationwide Survey of Education Philanthropies Finds Most Will Maintain or Increase Giving Amid Shifting Political Environment
For Immediate Release, June 30, 2025
2025 Annual Conference & 30th Anniversary Sponsorship
Grantmakers for Education invites members to sponsor our 2025 annual conference — Transformative Philanthropy: Courageous and Visionary Leadership for Education and Civil Rights — and our 30th anniversary.
Member Insights: Whose Future Are We Saving For?
In this unprecedented era, education funders are left to question our role in the future of education. Should we double down? Should we stay the course? Should we save for the future?
Grantmakers for Education Statement on Proposed Elimination of the U.S. Department of Education
Grantmakers for Education opposes the elimination of the U.S. Department of Education and calls on philanthropy to increase its commitments.
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