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Sunday, October 25, 2009

The Associated Press: Top foundations involved in education


The Associated Press: Top foundations involved in education:

"The top 10 foundations making grants for elementary and secondary education programs in 2007, the latest data available.

1. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: $192,874,244

2. Walton Family Foundation, Inc.: $57,738,432

3. W. K. Kellogg Foundation: $40,473,023

4. Eli & Edythe Broad Foundation: $37,214,020

5. The HCA Foundation: $33,405,068

6. The Michael and Susan Dell Foundation: $25,667,463

7. The Wallace Foundation: $23,920,000

8. The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation: $23,636,000

9. J. Bulow Campbell Foundation: $23,560,000

10. Peter R. & Cynthia K. Kellogg"