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Research Brief Series: Twenty Years of Education Funding in the U.S.
Explore this series of research briefs that share information on giving patterns in education over the past twenty years among foundations and grantmakers. The briefs cover funding by education levels, regional funding, and funding by topical areas.
Staying Connected: A Note to Our Members
Philanthropy Pulse Check: February 2026
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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.
Democracy 2025 Response Center
Real-time analysis of Trump-Vance administration actions, to support legal challenges and provide resources for the pro-democracy community.
Find Out How Much Federal Education Aid Your State Could Lose
This map shows the estimated 2025 state budget, how much money would be lost based on percent reduction, and the estimated new budget. Using the tool, you can select a funding theme, change the budget reduction with the slider, and hover for additional information.
2025 IgnitED Awards Nominations
Thank you for your nominations for the 2025 IgnitED Awards. The Grantmakers for Education IgnitED Awards celebrate outstanding leaders who drive bold ideas and innovative thinking in education and philanthropy. The nomination period has closed.
Public and Private School Distribution
As of January 2025, 34 states have policies in place to provide vouchers to parents to pay for non-public school costs. School vouchers allow funding systems to use public funds for private schools. This analysis of public and private school distribution provides information on where vouchers would likely be allocated.
Who’s New on Congressional Education Committees
A new term in Congress brings changes in leadership for the two authorizing committees and the two appropriations subcommittees that deal with education, as well as some new members. Learn more about their views on education.
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