Andrew Foundation
This organization is a private foundation focused primarily on educational initiatives. Its mission centers around supporting educational causes and philanthropic efforts, particularly those that advocate for civil rights and justice. The foundation primarily serves educational nonprofits and advocacy groups, funding organizations that promote educational opportunities and civil liberties. Its funding activities demonstrate a commitment to enhancing educational access and supporting the development of educational resources.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
An established educational or public-policy nonprofit (think tank or advocacy/education group) with a national or multi-state footprint and an existing relationship or credible introduction into the funder’s network.
Good Fit
- • Focus on educational/public-policy work or advocacy consistent with past grantees.
- • Organizational maturity and a track record of prior large grants or programmatic results.
- • Existing connection to the funder or introductions via current grantees or aligned networks.
- • Capacity to manage six-figure or upper five-figure grants and to report outcomes.
Geography
Observed grants across five states (including CA, VA, GA, DC, MI) show a multi-state footprint rather than a single-city focus.
Recipient Variety
Six distinct recipients were funded in the latest year and several independent national policy organizations recur across years, but the portfolio is fairly small and repeat-heavy (five recurring grantees), indicating moderate variety for the foundation’s size.
New Applicants
The foundation reports it only preselects recipients, and behavioral evidence shows strong repetition across years (five of six 2024 recipients were returning grantees and only one new grantee appeared), so unsolicited new entrants appear unlikely to gain funding.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
