Work & Opportunity Funders

Learn about grants for workforce development, labor rights, and social mobility by browsing our curated list of top funders below. Members can also research funding opportunities by using the search tool for GrantFinder. Become a member.

Key Funders

Funding Trends

Funding for programs designed to increase social mobility are staples of American philanthropy. However, many donors are often ardent believers in a system in which hard work results in a just reward — a belief system that reinforces disproven ideas about economic mobility and perpetuates strategies that actually restrict support for the most vulnerable.

The COVID-19 pandemic, along with the racial justice turn in grantmaking, has further lifted the veil on millions of people living in the United States, especially marginalized communities. These elements combine to create an evolving giving space.

Because government and business play such an outsized role in the world of work and economic opportunity in the United States, philanthropy often works at the margins. As a result, philanthropic funding tends to focus on advocacy and ensuring a level playing field.

This includes funding to build research evidence supporting raising up of the federal minimum wage (which amazingly, at the time of this writing in 2021, is still $7.25/hour) as well as changes to other federal and state policies to promote high-quality skills training for job seekers.

Private foundations are the most prominent funders of nonprofits and related causes focused on work and opportunity. Many private foundations have evolved their interest areas to include racial equity, public policy and worker’s rights.

Corporate-sponsored foundations and corporate social responsibility programs often take more of a market based approach, trying to link local labor market needs with a better trained and more capable workforce.

Foundations for Work and Economic Development

3M FOUNDATION

The 3M Foundation broadly supports STEM-focused job skills training through its education program. St. Paul is a geographic priority.

AARP FOUNDATION

AARP supports initiatives that offer employment and economic opportunity to people over the age of 50.

ABELARD FOUNDATION

This foundation does not have a program dedicated to economic development or opportunity, but it conducts grantmaking in this area through an equity lens focused on local organizing.

ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Overlapping with its education giving, this funder supports “workforce initiatives that advance career opportunities for new majority students and improve the economic health of local communities.”

ADOBE FOUNDATION

Adobe’s economic development grantmaking overlaps with its STEM education giving, which offers mentorships, training and internships, beyond grantmaking, to help students between high school and graduate school gain the skills to work digitally.

AEGON TRANSAMERICA FOUNDATION

Aegon’s education funding works in both K-12 and higher education to create educational opportunities and promote financial literacy, which supports work development.

ISABEL ALLENDE FOUNDATION

This funder mainly limits funding to organizations that serve women in Allende’s native Chile or in her current home state of California.

ALLY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

This foundation goal of supporting economic mobility in the geographic areas where it maintains operations. Priorities include BIPOC communities, small business ownders and micro-entrepreneurs.

ALL WITHIN MY HANDS

The Metallica Scholars program focuses on supporting vocational, technical and applied learning programs at community colleges.

HERB ALPERT FOUNDATION

The foundation’s giving for economic development overlaps with its community development giving, predominately in Southern California.

ALSTOM FOUNDATION

Working nationally and globally, this funder supports economic development by “facilitating the movement of both people and goods such that remote and disadvantaged communities may take advantage of local markets, education, health and other facilities.”

AMALGAMATED FOUNDATION

Amalgamated does not name economic opportunity as an area of grantmaking focus, but it has supported labor orgnizations and organizations working with working-class BIPOC communities.

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN

The foundation’s career grants support women who “preparing to advance or change careers or reenter the workforce.”

AMERICAN EXPRESS

American Express conducts work-related funding through its leadership program, which focuses on “creating and funding programs that strengthen leaders within nonprofit and social purpose organizations working to solve the world’s biggest challenges.”

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL

Ameriprise funds programs that teach about “basic hard and soft skills that help adults achieve economic and family stability.” It also supports programs that help diabled people find work.

PAUL M. ANGELL FOUNDATION

This funder supports programs that “alter the life trajectories of socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals and families toward a path to self sufficiency.”

AON FOUNDATION

Some of Aon’s education grants support “programs that prepare our future workforce and help develop our next generation’s leaders.”

ARCA FOUNDATION

The foundation takes a racial and economic equity lens towards it economic development grants, which are relatively broad and awarded alongside civic engagement grants. The foundation aims to “shift the policy debate on democratic inclusion, wealth, poverty, and race.”

THE ASIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION

This funder’s giving focuses on increasing access to fair and equitable economic opportunities and expanding the availability of financial resources available to the AAPI community.

AT&T FOUNDATION

AT&T supports digital literacy through a collaboration with the Public Library Association.

BANK OF AMERICA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

Bank of America’s Workforce Development and Education program is “committed to connecting young adults and those that deserve second chances to the skills, resources and experience needed to succeed.”

BANK OF THE WEST

Bank of the West invests in financial education, management training programs, job training, and vocational programs, including “literacy and basic-skills education for low- to moderate-income adults.”

BAUMAN FOUNDATION

Bauman’s economic justice giving centers on “federal tax policy and income inequality.”

JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION

This niche funder awards grants, fellowships and scholarships for small businesses and individuals who aim to advance the food and beverage industry.

BEN & JERRY’S FOUNDATION

Ben & Jerry’s Equity and Justice program works to address the “economic, social and environmental impacts of poverty.”

THE BENJAMIN FUND

This low-profile funder gives to groups doing work related to economic justice, immigrant rights, public policy, discrimination, and community development.

BLACKROCK PHILANTHROPY

BlackRock’s two-pronged strategy focuses on jobs by supporting workforce development and training programs, and savings, with financial literacy and independence efforts.

ARTHUR M. BLANK FAMILY FOUNDATION

This funder supports promotes economic equity and stability through quality education, career development, and fair and affordable housing. Giving focuses on Atlanta and the state of Montana.

BOHEMIAN FOUNDATION

This funder’s support for Civic Programs aims to “strengthen democracy in America by supporting organizations that work to create greater economic opportunities for all.”

BOOZ ALLEN FOUNDATION

Work and opportunity giving focuses on career transition programs for veterans, STEM education and youth development.

BOEING FOUNDATION

Boeing’s grants for economic opportunity focus on veterans’ skill development, employment and financial stability programs.

OTTO BREMER TRUST

The Otto Bremer Trust broadly supports programs for vocational training, literacy and small business development.

BRIGHT HORIZON FOUNDATION

This foundation supports a number of major organizations that work to promote economic justice and opportunity

CAMPHILL FOUNDATION

The foundation broadly supports programs that “practice an art of daily living, mindful of man’s responsibility to the earth” and create opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

CAPITAL ONE FOUNDATION

Capital One’s Skills for the 21st Century program focuses on “helping people develop skills for the jobs of today and tomorrow.”

MARGARET A. CARGILL PHILANTHROPIES

A subprogram for Family Stability “help[s] vulnerable families achieve greater stability, build supports and increase self-sufficiency.” The Upper Midwest and Southern California are geopgranic priorities.

CASE FOUNDATION

Case works to increase the number of entrepreneurs who bring fresh ideas to all areas of business. Grantmaking is global in scope.

ANNIE E. CASEY FOUNDATION

This funder’s Economic Opportunity program seeks to develop “pathways for parents to become financially stable and support their children’s healthy development and academic success.”

MARGUERITE CASEY FOUNDATION

MCF’s economic development and opportunity funding tends to invest broadly in work that creates more equitable labor practices.

CATERPILLAR FOUNDATION

Caterpillar’s Workforce Development grants “support programs that are tailored to local labor markets, where teachers are well-equipped and well-trained, and students get hands-on experience in the workplace.”

CATHAY BANK FOUNDATION

This foundation gives broadly for economic development. Areas of interest are skills training, employment retention, seniors and people with disabilities.

CERES FOUNDATION

This foundation’s Career Pathways program supports “training or job placement programs that give poor single moms, or homeless or foster youth, pathways to good careers that offer opportunities for advancement.”

CHATLOS FOUNDATION

While Chatlos does not name work and opportunity a focus area, but taxes show that it supports vocational training programs, especially for vulnerable people.

CITIZENS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

Citizens Bank’s financial literacy grants come from a commitment to support programs that help “individuals, families, and small businesses improve their financial acumen.” This funder also supports vocational training and small business development.

CISCO SYSTEMS FOUNDATION

This foundation’s Economic Empowerment program seeks to “empower people to thrive in the digital economy,” as well as to “help lift people out of poverty, support community development, and drive economic growth.”

CITI FOUNDATION

Most of the foundation’s education efforts prioritize job training and financial literacy.

COCA-COLA FOUNDATION

This corporate funder supports women’s economic opportunity, numerous scholarship programs and community programs in the state of Georgia.

COMERICA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

Comerica broadly supports economic development initiatives including financial education, job creation, skills development and small business support.

COMMON STREAM

Common Stream funds grassroots economic justice initiatives in New England and throughout the United States.

CRUISE INDUSTRY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

The foundation’s community development grants support “programs designed to enhance community economic development through job creation and training, and provide assistance to local community improvement projects.”

THE NATHAN CUMMINGS FOUNDATION

This funder’s Economic Justice program works to ensure that “that everyone has opportunities to participate and thrive in the economy, including those who are marginalized by our current economic systems.”

DEUTSCHE BANK AMERICAS

Deutsche Bank supports work and opportunity through its Made for Good initiative, which supports innovative approaches to job creation and entrepreneurship.

DOLLAR GENERAL LITERACY FOUNDATION

The foundation supports adult literacy via its adult literacy program and its signature high school equivalency program, Rise Up and Shine.

EBAY FOUNDATION

The eBay Foundation invests in organizations whose work centers on the intersection between entrepreneurship and technology to benefit vulnerable and marginalized populations. Grantmaking is global in scope.

ECMC FOUNDATION

ECMC views economic development through an education lens, so it provides related support through its college success program, which is dedicated to “improving postsecondary career and technical education (CTE) outcomes for students from underserved backgrounds.”

ECOLAB FOUNDATION

Ecolab’s Civic and Community Development initiative works to serve the “needs of those living in poverty.” This funder supports college and career readiness, as well as adult literacy initiatives at public libraries.

EDISON INTERNATIONAL

Edison International views workforce development through the lens of its civic engagement program. It prioritizes veterans, women, people of color, immigrants and the disabled.

EMERGING MARKETS FOUNDATION

EMpower’s Livelihoods program supports organizations ensuring that young people have access to training and opportunities allowing them to earn a living wage.

EMERSON CHARITABLE TRUST

The trust’s education program aims to develop and train “future generations through schools, universities and related programs.”

ENERGY FOUNDATION

One of this funder’s climate change strategies is developing access to green jobs.

FARMERS INSURANCE

Farmers Insurance invests in job readiness programs through its education grantmaking.

FCA FOUNDATION

FCA does not specifically prioritize workforce development and economic opportunity, tax filings indicate that it has supported work in this area through its grantmaking in youth development and education. Military families appear to be a priority.

FEDEX FOUNDATION

FedEx supports entrepreneurship and access to jobs and opportunity for the underserved in the United States and around the world.

MOSES FELDMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION

A portion of this funder’s giving works to “help disadvantaged populations access services that address urgent needs and build self-sufficiency.”

FIDELITY FOUNDATION

Fidelity’s Social and Economic Mobility grants support non-profit organizations that provide “financial literacy for youth including financial education and capability.”

FIREDOLL FOUNDATION

Firedoll broadly supports economic opportunity efforts via its community development grantmaking for Alameda and Contra Costa Counties in the Bay Area.

EILEEN FISHER FOUNDATION

Eileen Fisher’s Women Owned businesses program awards grants to innovative, women-owned businesses that are ready to scale past the start-up phase. Meanwhile, human rights grantmaking seeks to “provide people with dignified work that will enhance their livelihood, empowering them socially and economically.”

FLUOR FOUNDATION

The Fluor Foundation broadly funds job readiness and trade education in areas where its employees live and work. Grantmaking is global in scope.

FORD FOUNDATION

The iconic Ford Foundation’s Future of Work(ers) program focuses on “ensuring that all workers, regardless of their status, have equal rights to labor protections, that social protections are guaranteed to all, and that workers shape the policies and economic systems that affect their lives.”

CHARLES A. FRUEAUFF FOUNDATION

Working in Arkansas and nationlly, this funder supports career development initiatives. At risk youth are a priority population.

GANNETT FOUNDATION

Sourced from A Community Thrives, grants support career-related counseling and services for homeless and at-risk people.

GATES FOUNDATION

The Gates Foundation works broadly to support the economic development of poor and vulnerable people in the U.S. and abroad.

GE FOUNDATION

GE’s Workforce Diversity program supports vocational and manufacturing skills education for teens and adults. Massachusetts is a major focus.

GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

GM’s signature Automotive Service Education Program is offered at more than 40 colleges and technical institutes across the U.S. and in Canada.

GEORGIA-PACIFIC FOUNDATION

Funding has supported small business development as well as educational and vocational education programs that help people develop career and business skills. Funding prioritizes the state of Georgia and areas where the Georgia Pacific company maintains operations.

GLOBAL FUND FOR WOMEN

This funder supports organizations fighting for women’s economic and political rights, as well as the right for women and girls to be free from violence.

GOLDMAN SACHS

Work and opportunity grants stems from Goldman Sachs’s 10,000 Small Businesses program, which aims “to help entrepreneurs create jobs and economic opportunity by providing access to education, capital and business support services.” This funder also supports veterans’ causes.

GOOGLE

funds programs that help jobseekers develop technology skills and organizations that provide equitable financial services and loans to small- and medium-sized businesses. Grantmaking is global in scope.

GRACE & MERCY FOUNDATION

This foundation gives broadly for economic opportunity projects and programs in the U.S. and abroad, prioritizing communities and areas of high need and vulnerability. A significant portion of funding goes to Christian organizations.

CHARLES M. AND MARY D. GRANT FOUNDATION

While the foundation does not outline specific goals for its giving in this area, past grants demonstrate a strong interest in developing economic opportunity in the poorest areas of rural Appalachia.

WILLIAM T. GRANT FOUNDATION

Grant’s work and opportunity grantmaking is limited to research and interventions for young adults up to the age of 25 and often overlaps with the foundation’s higher education and technical or vocational training grantmaking.

GREEN FAMILY FOUNDATION

This foundation economic opportunity tend to cluster in South Florida and often serve organizations that support the Haitian-American community.

GEORGE HANLEY FOUNDATION

Giving mainly in Chicago and the Midwest region, this funder appears to prioritize opportunity for youth and Native Americans.

HEARST FOUNDATIONS

Grantmaking in this area prioritizes programs that “have proven successful in facilitating economic independence” and have “the potential to scale productive practices in order to reach more people.”

HECKSCHER FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN

The Heckscher Foundation funds workforce development and job readiness efforts as part of its overall education mission. This funder primarily serves the New York Metro area.

HILL-SNOWDON FOUNDATION

This foundation broadly funds economic justice and community strengthening initiatives in Washington D.C. and across the United States.

CONRAD N. HILTON FOUNDATION

A program for Opportunity Youth focuses on young people between the ages of 14 and 24 “who are neither working nor in school.”

GRAHAM AND CAROLYN HOLLOWAY FOUNDATION

The foundation’s workforce development grantmaking funds organizations that offer “career development training for individuals who otherwise would not have access to those prospects.”

HOME DEPOT FOUNDATION

In addition to its grantmaking for veterans, Home Depot’s Path to Pro program is “committed to educating more people in the skilled trades and helping them find careers in the home improvement industry.”

ROY A. HUNT FOUNDATION

Working mainly in Boston and Pennsylvania, this funder supports economic development projects such as workforce readiness, entrepreneurship and neighborhood revitalization.

IKEA FOUNDATION

The IKEA Foundation supports workforce development and 21st-century skills training around the world.

INCITE LABS

Economic opportunity is a smaller area of giving for Incite, but grants have gone to organizations that expand employment opportunties and protect workers’ rights.

THE JAMES IRVINE FOUNDATION

This major regional grantmaker supports initiatives for work and economic opportunity in the state of California. Grants stem from programs for Better Careers, Fair Work and Just Prosperity.

JEWISH WOMEN INTERNATIONAL

This funder’s economic security focus area runs programs and workshops for financial literacy and career development. The program also advocates nationally for “legislation that enhances opportunities for women to reach their full economic potential. “

JOYCE FOUNDATION

This Great Lakes regional funder runs grantmaking programs for College and Career Readiness, Post-Secondary Success, and Education and Economic Mobility.

JPB FOUNDATION

JPB strategy for advancing social justice includes support for organizations focused on mobilizing “worker power.” Grants focus on organizing workers in specific sectors or industries.

JPMORGAN CHASE FOUNDATION

JPMorgan Chase runs signature programs to support career education, small business development the economic health of local communities.

W.K. KELLOGG FOUNDATION

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation supports economic development, work opportunity, and minority entrepreneurship in the United States, Mexico, and Haiti.

KERN FAMILY FOUNDATION

This religious funder supports economic opportunity through its Faith, Work, and Economics program area, which is aimed at Christian pastors and ministers.

KEYBANK FOUNDATION

KeyBank’s workforce giving area aims to “help adults achieve the skills, education and capabilities they need to succeed in current and future employment opportunities.” Grantmaking targets areas where Keybank operates.

KOVNER FOUNDATION

Giving in New York and Florida, Kovner supports research on economic and social opportunity with a libertarian bent.

KRESGE FOUNDATION

Kresge is now one of the largest private foundations in the U.S. Its giving for economic opportunity overlaps with its work in higher education.

LEMELSON FOUNDATION

This funder is interested in supporting the next generation of inventors by funding STEM education and entrepreneurship initiatives for individuals and groups whose work has the potential to improve the lives of underserved people.

LEVI STRAUSS FOUNDATION

The foundation’s Worker Rights and Well-being program seeks to “advance the rights of apparel workers and lift systemic approaches for improving the well-being of workers in the garment industry.”

LIBERTY HILL FOUNDATION

This foundation is an important source of support for grassroots organizations in the Los Angeles area. Economic equity is an area of interest.

LIBERTY MUTUAL FOUNDATION

This corporate funder’s giving for economic opportunity focuses on homeless and disabled populations and supports efforts for vocational training, among other human services. Boston, Dalas and Seattle are geographic priorities.

LINCOLN FINANCIAL FOUNDATION

This funder aims to help people achieve “improved long-term financial wellness by providing financial literacy education and related services for low-income individuals.”

LOWE’S CHARITABLE FINANCIAL FOUNDATION

Lowe’s work and opportunity grantmaking focuses on “workforce development programs that address the skilled trades gap.”

LPL FINANCIAL FOUNDATION

This foundation funds work and opportunity and education, prioritizing the states of California, Massachusetts and North Carolina. centers on organizations that provide career skills training for adults.

LUMINA FOUNDATION

This foundation aims to increase the number of Americans who achieve professional credentials, associate degrees and bachelor’s degrees. Grantmaking focuses on the relationships between postsecondary education and/or vocational training and viable career paths for students

J. WILLARD AND ALICE S. MARRIOTT FOUNDATION

This funder’s Hospitality grantmaking supports “organizations that provide young people with exposure to the hospitality field.”

MAXIMUS FOUNDATION

The MAXIMUS Foundation broadly funds job training and work initiatives in areas where the company has a corporate presence.

WILLIAM G. MCGOWAN CHARITABLE FUND

This foundation’s Human Services program area supports “projects that promise sustainable self-sufficiency—stabilized lives anchored by living-wage jobs” and names career education and job training as funding priorities. Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, New York, and Pennsylvania are geographic interests.

ROBERT AND JANICE MCNAIR FOUNDATION

Economic opportunity grantmaking stems from its Centers for Entrepreneurism and Free Enterprise, which aim to “inspire and educate future business leaders.”

MELVILLE CHARITABLE TRUST

Melville supports initiatives for education, vocational training, placement services and case management for homeless and vulnerable individuals and families. This funder gives in Connecticut and throughout the U.S.

METLIFE FOUNDATION

MetLife’s grantmaking centers around financial inclusion for economically disadvantaged communities around the world. Grants aim to build people’s capacity to use and benefit from the financial services sector.

MICROSOFT PHILANTHROPIES

The foundation’s Skills and Employability giving area works to “help ensure every person can build the skills and access the resources necessary to succeed in a digital economy. The state of Washington is a priority.

MS. FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN

Grants for work and opportunity stem from this funder’s Safety, Health and Economic initiative.

MOODY’S FOUNDATION

Moody’s Empowering Small Businesses program works to “empower underestimated entrepreneurs to grow their small businesses and uplift their local communities.” Grantmaking is global.

MOZILLA FOUNDATION

Mozilla aims to improve internet equity and access globally, including efforts for access to financial services, work, education and economic opportunity.

MUFG UNION BANK FOUNDATION

MUFG funds economic development and financial inclusion initiatives in Chicago, New York, California, Texas, and the Pacific Northwest.

NEW PROFIT

New Profit names postsecondary and career pathways as a funding priority.

NEW PROSPECT FOUNDATION

The New Prospect Foundation’s grantmaking primarily centers around community development, economic opportunity, and human services in the Chicagoland area and beyond.

NEW SOCIETY FUND

Tax filings suggest an interest in funding organizations that promote economic justice and community development in New Mexico and beyond.

NEW WORLD FOUNDATION

The New World Foundation mainly supports workers’ rights and labor organizing initiatives, especially ones that build connections and networks among workers and activists in a globalized economy.

NFL FOUNDATION

The NFL Foundation supports work and opportunity through its Digital Divide Grants. Each NFL franchise awards one $15,000 grant to a community organization working to “bridge the digital divide in their communities.”

HENRY E. NILES FOUNDATION

Grantmaking for Economic Self-Sufficiency broadly supports efforts to promote economic opportunity through programs like mentoring, entrepreneurship, job training, and micro-credit initiatives.

NORDSON FOUNDATION

The Nordson Foundation supports community development and enrichment initiatives in the regions where it has a corporate presence.

NORMAN FOUNDATION

The Norman Foundation is supports economic and environmental justice initiatives throughout the United States. It also links economic justice work with environmental justice.

OMIDYAR NETWORK

This funder’s Reimagining Capitalism funding initiative supports a broad range of nonprofit and for-profit entities involved in advocacy, laborer organization and entrepreneurship.

OPEN SOCIETY FOUNDATIONS

This major funder’s Equity focus area seeks to “combat economic inequalities that run deep in society and in the world,” including “entrenched economic inequalities that are deeply rooted in colonial exploitation.”

OPUS FOUNDATION

This funder’s workforce development grants support programs that “help position and prepare under and unemployed individuals for career advancement and greater self-sufficiency.” Grants prioritize places where Opus operates.

ORGANIZATION FOR AUTISM RESEARCH

OAR’s research grants support studies that concern work, vocational training, housing and mental health among autistic populations.

PACE ABLE FOUNDATION

This global funder maintains an interest in “innovations that create jobs and increase the capacity of society.”

PALMER FOUNDATION

This funder’s workforce development grants support “programs that provide specialized training and skills geared toward veterans, youth, nurses, and tradespeople to bolster the careers and ultimately the lives of these invaluable members of the workforce.”

PERSHING SQUARE FOUNDATION

Work and opportunity grants stem from this funder’s economic opportunity and development funding area. The foundation does not outline specific goals for its grantmaking in this area.

PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS

Pew support work and opportunity in the U.S. via its finance and economy program, which aims to “understand and improve the economic health of families across the income spectrum and across generations.”

PIMCO FOUNDATION

The PIMCO Foundation invests in college and career readiness in the U.S. It operates mainly in Orange County, California and New York City.

PINK HOUSE FOUNDATION

A significant portion of Pink House grants go to organizations involved in the promotion of worker’s rights and fair pay.

PITNEY BOWES FOUNDATION

Pitney Bowes makes grants for adult literacy and career education in select communities.

PNC FOUNDATION

PNC’s areas of focus include entrepreneurship, job skills training and low-cost loans for small businesses. It makes grants in communities served by its parent banking business.

T. ROWE PRICE FOUNDATION

This foundation’s Financial Well-Being initiative supports “local approaches” to economic development, initiatives to alleviate poverty and homelessness and programs that empower individuals to achieve financial stability.

PRINCIPAL FOUNDATION

The Principal Foundation supports financial security and economic opportunity programs in the communities where its employees live and work.

PRUDENTIAL FOUNDATION

Work and economic opportunity are this funder’s largest areas of grantmaking, consisting mainly of multi-year grants to national and global organizations that help “more people create a more secure future.”

NINA MASON PULLIAM CHARITABLE TRUST

This foundation’s Helping People in Need funding initiative makes grants for economic self-sufficiencey, work opportunities for foster youth, career education and literacy. Granting mainly focuses on the states of Arizona and Indiana.

PWC CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

PwC makes grants to help people in underserved communities gain “access to education and training, and/or access to networks of financial resources to maximize their potential.” The foundation also supports veterans’ education and career development programs.

THE BERNARD AND AUDRE RAPOPORT FOUNDATION

This foundation supports job training and related programs in Waco, Texas, and throughout the United States through its Community and Building and Social Services giving area.

ROBBINS FAMILY FOUNDATION

Economic opportunity for low- and middle-income Americans appears to be a significant area of interest for the Robbins Foundation.

ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION

This iconic foundation’s Economic Equity giving works to “[e]nhance the jobs, careers, assets, and futures of BIPOC, women, and low-wage workers so they can thrive in a crisis-laden era.” It is the only one of this funder’s giving programs to work exclusively in the U.S.

ROTH FAMILY FOUNDATION

Roth’s Economic Development grantmaking focuses on programs that “work toward the goal of a sustainable increase in living standards that include living wages, education, healthcare, and housing.” SoCal is an area of focus, but this funder gives nationally.

RUSSELL SAGE FOUNDATION

The Russell Sage Foundation funds social science research projects concerning behavioral economics, labor, race, immigration, poverty, inequality and the future of work in the U.S.

SALESFORCE FOUNDATION

The Salesforce Foundation supports STEM education and workforce development at the local and national level in the United States and abroad.

SATTER FOUNDATION

This low-key funder supports organizations that “help create jobs around the world for small-scale farmers, school proprietors, digital data experts, and more.”

DR. SCHOLL FOUNDATION

This funder supports education and career development initatives with a strong focus on the greater Chicago area.

SCHULTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION

Schultz makes grants for work and opportunity and names opportunity youth and veterans as priority populations.

CHARLES SCHWAB FOUNDATION

Personal finance and small business development are areas of focus for this corporate funder. Giving targets areas where Schwab maintains operations.

SIEMENS FOUNDATION

Workforce development is Siemens’ largest giving area. Grantmaking aims to “promote awareness of opportunities in STEM, healthcare, and clean energy careers, and scale effective education and training models that help young adults prepare for well-paying jobs.”