Booz Allen Foundation
The Booz Allen Foundation (EIN 82-1656917) is a separate 501(c)(3) private foundation established in 2017 that focuses on advanced technology readiness, STEM/AI literacy, military- and veteran-connected youth, and place-based philanthropy. The foundation is hosted on Booz Allen Hamilton's official site, provides grantmaking criteria and program pages, and states it does not accept unsolicited funding requests.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Organizations focused on STEM/AI literacy, youth development (including military- or veteran-connected youth), or place-based education initiatives with demonstrated program results and the capacity to run an innovation pilot or scaled program.
Good Fit
- • Programs in STEM, AI literacy, or youth workforce pathways.
- • Established track record with measurable outcomes and capacity to manage $25K–$100K awards.
- • Presence or programs in DC, California, Virginia, or Massachusetts (states funded repeatedly).
- • Existing relationships or introductions to foundation staff, corporate partners, or prior grantees.
Geography
In the latest year grants reached organizations in seven states, but dollars were concentrated in the DC area (about 42%), with additional pockets in CA, VA and MA.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded a large and diverse set of organizations in the latest year (17 distinct recipients) and previously funded 19 distinct recipients, indicating a broad recipient footprint rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows many new grantees, but the foundation explicitly states it does not accept unsolicited requests and operates on a preselected/invitation basis, so an unfamiliar applicant is unlikely to gain entry without a referral or curated selection.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
