Foundations & grantmakers
Search 101,800 U.S. funders — private foundations, community foundations, United Ways and other grantmaking charities — by name, cause or the organizations they have funded. Each page shows the funder's largest grants, where its money goes and — just as important — whether it takes applications.
4,456 funders matching “church” that may accept applications.
| Funder | Based in | Grants paid | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vincent E Jay Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Memorial Presbyterian Church | West Palm Beach, FL | $32.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Lou and Bud Kennedy Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Safari Club International | Boerne, TX | $32.4K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Team Fox Den Compassion Project Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Youth with a Mission | Fish Creek, WI | $32.4K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Marion Nixdorf Scholarship Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Trinity Lutheran Church School | Eagan, MN | $32K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The William and Jean Schulte Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Southeast New Life for Girls | Woodbine, MD | $32K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| My Brother's Keeper Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Academy for Creating Enterprise | Sandy, UT | $32K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Carrie S Camp Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Thomas Jefferson Foundation | Franklin, VA | $32K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Sylvester Schunk Educational Trust Private foundation · largest grant: St Raphael's Church | Springfield, MN | $32K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Randy & Jill Langemeier Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Bridge Steps Inc | Alliance, NE | $31.9K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Hodges II Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: First Christian Church | Sandersville, GA | $31.7K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Vogt Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: God's Kitchen (meals on Wheels) | Ada, MI | $31.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| F V Hall & Marylou Hall Childrens Crisis Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Accessability First Foundation | San Angelo, TX | $31.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Peter J and Sharon Cocoziello Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: American Jewish Committee | Bedminster, NJ | $31.4K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Jenesis Group Private foundation · largest grant: Practicing the Way | Irving, TX | $31K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Allen and Mimi Smith Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Borderlands Research Foundation | Austin, TX | $31K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| William Z Hayes Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: First Baptist Church | Dallas, TX | $31K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Flores Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Idlewild Baptist Church | Tampa, FL | $30.8K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Zion Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Ethnos Movement International | Las Vegas, NV | $30.8K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Her Next Steps Private foundation · largest grant: Puressa Humanitarian | Atlantic City, NJ | $30.6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ahepa 421 Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Art Serve | Miami Shores, FL | $30.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Bernard and Jessica Youso Charitable Fund Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Slinger School District | West Bend, WI | $30.3K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Norman Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Peppermint Equine Project | Nashville, TN | $30.2K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Lan Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Crpe Ministries | Sarasota, FL | $30.2K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| R S Hansen Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Gustavus Heritage Scholarship | Chanhassen, MN | $30.1K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| George P White Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: House of the Good Shepherd | Gilberts, IL | $30K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Dr Arthur & Bonnie Ennis Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Punahou School | Springfield, IL | $30K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Watkins Burnham Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Newport Historical Society | Providence, RI | $30K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Mary W Bowers Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Centenary United Methodist Church | Dallas, TX | $30K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The William C and Dorothy T Troutman Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Ned Smith Center | Millersburg, PA | $30K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Joyce & Randy Seckman Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Redeemer Presbyterian Church | Marietta, GA | $30K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Cecil G & Jessie L Deardorff Memorial Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Rifle United Presbyterian Church-Open Cupboard | Rifle, CO | $30K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Adler Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Savannah College of Art and Design Inc | Savannah, GA | $30K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Julius and Bertha Orth Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Womens Action Resource Center | Rosemount, MN | $30K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Herrig Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Boys & Girls Club of Greater Dubuque | Dubuque, IA | $29.9K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Whiston Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Ohio State University | Mount Gilead, OH | $29.6K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Ruth B Wood Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Clemson University Brooks Center for Performing Arts | Clemson, SC | $29.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Ludington Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation | Sanford, MI | $29.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Djdm Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Rollingbrook Fellowship | Baytown, TX | $29.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Christian Scholarships Missions and Projects Foundations Private foundation · largest grant: Central Church of Christ | Sparta, TN | $29.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Brooks Bar-B-Que Charitable Found Private foundation · largest grant: Other Local 501c3 Organizations | Oneonta, NY | $29.2K tax year 2025 | May accept |
From IRS Form 990-PF returns (private foundations that gave $5,000 or more) and Form 990 Schedule I (public charities whose main work is grantmaking, with $50,000 or more in grants to organizations). “Preselected only” means the foundation reported it does not accept unsolicited requests. Appearing here does not mean a funder will consider your request.
Frequently asked questions
Do private foundations accept grant applications?
Many do not. Of the 89,593 private foundations listed here, about 77% reported on Form 990-PF that they give only to preselected organizations and do not accept unsolicited requests. Use the "May accept applications" filter to see the rest, and check each foundation's instructions.
What about community foundations and United Ways?
They are public charities, so they file Form 990 rather than 990-PF and list their grants on Schedule I. GrantsJunction includes 12,207 grantmaking public charities — 939 community foundations, 741 United Ways and others whose main work is making grants. Community foundations and United Ways usually run open grant rounds for local nonprofits; their Form 990 doesn't describe the process, so check each one's website.
Where does this data come from?
From returns e-filed with the IRS and published in the IRS Form 990 Series downloads: Form 990-PF for private foundations and Form 990 Schedule I for grantmaking public charities. GrantsJunction keeps each organization's latest return, its 25 largest grants and its giving by state, and refreshes monthly. Grants to individuals are counted but never named.
How can I find foundations that fund organizations like mine?
Search for a similar organization's name or your cause (for example "food bank" or "rural health"). Results include foundations whose grant lists or purposes mention it. Add your state to see foundations that gave to recipients there.