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 Micah Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Mutekedza Secondary School | Nashville, TN | $15.3K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Richard Nye Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The New York Society Library | New York, NY | $15.2K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Iten Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: First Baptist Church Weston | Davie, FL | $15K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Halverson Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Grand Forks Children's Museum | Grand Forks, ND | $15K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Alexander M and Judith W Laughlin Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: St Lukes Church | Pittsburgh, PA | $15K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Arneson Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Trinity Lutheran Church | Dripping Springs, TX | $15K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Bruno Family Foundation 000822 Private foundation · largest grant: Susquehanna Valley United Way | Northumberland, PA | $15K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Hermoyn I Eckroth Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Shriners Hospitals for Children | Eagan, MN | $15K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Sgk Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Loyola Academy | St Louis, MO | $15K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Jh Gibbs Foundation Tuw Private foundation · largest grant: First Baptist Church of Appalachia | Saint Louis, MO | $14.9K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Mary S Enk Trust Private foundation · largest grant: The First Church in Belfast | Brooklyn, OH | $14.6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Kelly Family Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: St Peter's Cathedral | Erie, PA | $14.6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Hallflorence G Private foundation · largest grant: Rty Inc | Columbus, OH | $14.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Agape Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Shorter Ave Baptist Church | Rome, GA | $14.4K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Pamela Pulkrabek Kelsch Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Altru Hospital Family Care Unit | Grand Forks, ND | $14.3K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Rb Holt Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Southeast Colorado Hospital District | Englewood, CO | $14.3K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Myers Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Whouse Inc | Brentwood, TN | $14.2K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Steven and Elaine Bossenbroek Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Mentor Me | Hudsonville, MI | $14.2K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Eastwood Corner Non-Grantor Irrv Tr Private foundation · largest grant: Meadow Valley Mennonite Church | Lititz, PA | $14.1K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Rick Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: University of Michigan | Spring Lake, MI | $14K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Wep Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: American Red Cross | Charleston, SC | $14K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Carlos H Cantu Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: El Valor | Memphis, TN | $14K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Tr John C Echols Memorial Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Meals on Wheels of Gtr Lynchburg Area | Dallas, TX | $14K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Williams Family Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: St Henry's Church | Nashville, TN | $13.6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Van Arman Foundation for Refugees Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Commonwealth Catholic Charities | Mechanicsvlle, VA | $13.6K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| John W Vandyke Marilyn H Vandyke Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: St Andrew's Epsicopal Church | New Providence, NJ | $13.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Elizabeth L Lawrence Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: The Madeira School | Falls Church, VA | $13.4K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Kondracke Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Wittenberg University | Columbus, OH | $13.4K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Helen J Smith Trust Uw Fbo Grace Episcopal Private foundation · largest grant: Univ of Northern Colorado Fbo Arielle Sena | Saint Louis, MO | $13.2K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Times of Refreshing Inc Private foundation · largest grant: The Fathers House | Hutchinson, KS | $13.2K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Michael J Mooney Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Step Inc | Wilkes Barre, PA | $13K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Young & Janet Lee Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The First Presbyterian Church of Orange County | Newport Beach, CA | $12.9K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Meyers Mueller Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Bridle Up Hope | Glen Arbor, MI | $12.9K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Diane & M O Miller II Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: St Francis Xavier Church & School | Metairie, LA | $12.9K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Neil & Barbara Bass Charitable Private foundation · largest grant: First United Methodist Church | Corsicana, TX | $12.9K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Younan Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Bless USA | Glen Ridge, NJ | $12.8K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| William B Murphy Thrive Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Abby's House | Longboat Key, FL | $12.7K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Bopp Family Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: St Patrick's Church | Falmouth, ME | $12.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Hall Brothers Trust Ed G Hall Private foundation · largest grant: Howard Payne University | Brownwood, TX | $12.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Thorofare Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Aclu Foundation | Bluffton, SC | $12.4K 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.