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\nGrantmakers for Education engaged in several projects in the past two years to understand philanthropic priorities, approaches and investments in education, historical and current. By collecting and analyzing new data as well as analyzing data available through a licensed database, we conducted a comprehensive scan. This research brief is produced as part of this scan and is one of a series that shares information on giving patterns in education over the past twenty years among foundations and other grantmakers, from 2003 to 2023. Giving data was sourced from Candid’s Foundation Directory. The analysis presented in this brief was conducted over a six-month period in 2024 and 2025.  \nDuring the past 20 years, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) funding in elementary and secondary education has remained a priority in the U.S. Philanthropic contributions to STEM education have been prompted by the low performance of students in the U.S. compared to other industrialized nations on standardized tests in math and science and the need to bolster U.S. competitiveness in science and technology.  \nFunding for elementary and secondary STEM education has increased exponentially, from $164 million in the 2004– 2008 period to $978 million in the 2019–2023 period. Notably, between the 2009–2013 and 2014–2018 periods, philanthropic funding for STEM education more than doubled, increasing from $372 million to $ 921 million.  \n2004-2008 2009-2013 $164M $372M  \n2014-2018 $921M  \n2019-2023 $977M  \n20 Years of Funding for STEM  \nSTEM Education Funding Over the Last Five Years (2019-2023)  \n2019 | $167 .8M  \n2020 | $189 .0M  \n2021 | $191 .8M  \n2022 | $219 .9M  \n2023 | $209 .3M  \nAs the leading network for education philanthropy, Grantmakers for Education offers an unparalleled platform for learning, collaboration and influence – backed by front-line sector research, exclusive insights and a vibrant community of peers. We believe in the value of philanthropy as a catalytic partner in creating a just world. For more information, please contact us at [information@edfunders.org](information@edfunders.org).  \n\n|  | Giving data was sourced from Candid’s licensed database, Foundation Directory Online. According to Candid, data are “compiled from IRS information returns, grantmaker web sites, annual reports, printed application guidelines, the philanthropic press and various other sources. In all, Candid’s editorial staff continually monitors more than 35 diverse information sources” and frequently updates the database. A full description of the Foundation Directory’s sources may be found here: [https://help.candid.org/s/](https://help.candid.org/s/)[ ](https://help.candid.org/s/)[article/Where-does-Candid-get-its-data](article/Where-does-Candid-get-its-data. The classification system Candid employs for coding grants may)[.](article/Where-does-Candid-get-its-data. The classification system Candid employs for coding grants may)[ The classification system Candid employs for coding grants may](article/Where-does-Candid-get-its-data. The classification system Candid employs for coding grants may)\u003Cbr>be found here: [https://taxonomy.candid.org/](https://taxonomy.candid.org/) . |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n\nGRANT MAKERS  \nFOR EDUCATION  \n|  \nIGNITE  \nPOS SIBI LT Y .","cbCaiuhKpMbD0uNz","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuhKpMbD0uNz","pdf",305910,"English","# Introduction\n# Funding for Elementary and Secondary STEM Education\n# STEM Education Funding Over the Last Five Years (2019-2023)\n# Data Sources and Method Notes","[{\"question\":\"What time span does this research brief cover for education funding giving patterns?\",\"answer\":\"It covers giving patterns over twenty years, from 2003 to 2023.\"},{\"question\":\"Why is STEM funding highlighted as a priority in elementary and secondary education?\",\"answer\":\"STEM philanthropic contributions were driven by students’ lower performance in U.S. math and science on standardized tests compared with other industrialized nations and the need to strengthen U.S. competitiveness in science and technology.\"},{\"question\":\"How did STEM education funding change over the periods shown in the brief?\",\"answer\":\"Funding increased exponentially from $164 million in 2004–2008 to $978 million in 2019–2023, with philanthropic funding more than doubling from $372 million (2009–2013) to $921 million (2014–2018).\"}]","Research Brief Series - Twenty Years of Education Funding in the U.S. | PDF",1792054247]