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 Antero Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: United Way of Harrison County Inc | Denver, CO | $1.24M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Cooper Clark Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Seward County | Liberal, KS | $1.23M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Crawford Heritage Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Crawford County Career and Technical Center | Meadville, PA | $1.14M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Arkwright Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Spartanburg County Foundation | Spartanburg, SC | $970K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Julio R Gallo Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Dynamic Catholic Institute | Modesto, CA | $750K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Millbrook Tribute Garden Private foundation · largest grant: Dutchess Day School | Millbrook, NY | $686K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Saco & Biddeford Savings Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: United Way of Southern Maine | Saco, ME | $372K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Frost Memorial Fund Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Northern Dutchess Day Care Center | Rhinebeck, NY | $346K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Minnie and Bernard Lane Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Pregnancy Care Center of Catawba Valley | Altavista, VA | $290K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Dixon Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Uab Department of Pedatrics | Hoover, AL | $253K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Honesdale National Bank Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Wayne County Fair | Honesdale, PA | $215K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Justin F Coressel Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: YMCA YMCA | Defiance, OH | $207K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Lewis-Perez Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Church in Anaheim | Raleigh, NC | $193K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Morgan Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Project Inasmuch | Laurel Hill, NC | $176K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| George R & Janet E Desko Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Saint Vincent College | Latrobe, PA | $137K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Komarek Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: University of Nebraska Foundation | Saint Louis, MO | $88.7K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Felterman Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Dup 15q Alliance | Patterson, LA | $78.7K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Dr Rg and Sarah Raymond Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Brownsville Public Library | Fond Du Lac, WI | $76K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Eissa a Bateh & Brothers Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: American Ramallah Federation Education Fund | New York, NY | $72.6K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Rbm Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Colesville Volunteer Ambulance Service | Binghamton, NY | $68.6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ruelas Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Bowie Alumni Association Inc | San Antonio, TX | $60.2K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| J J Miller Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Elloree Heritage Museums Cultural Cetr I | Saint Louis, MO | $46.1K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Charitable Ta a V Williams (pf) Private foundation · largest grant: Nanticoke United Methodist Church | Buffalo, NY | $15.4K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Lr Community Dock Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Lakeville Vol Fire Co | Hawley, PA | $10.4K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Fidelity Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Hobart and William Smith Colleges | Boston, MA | $156M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Sobrato Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Mountain View, CA | $69.3M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Ahmanson Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Roman Archbishop of Los Angeles | Beverly Hills, CA | $65.5M tax year 2023 | May accept |
| Publix Super Markets Charities Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Bonnet Springs Park | Lakeland, FL | $52.5M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: State of Montana - Montana Historical Society | Missoula, MT | $50M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc United Way · largest grant: University of Wisconsin - Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | $44.2M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Weingart Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Destination Crenshaw | Los Angeles, CA | $38.1M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Ford Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Tides Center | Roseburg, OR | $37.4M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ed Rachal Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Halo Flight | Corpus Christi, TX | $27.5M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Youthbridge Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Saint Louis Zoo Association | Saint Louis, MO | $20M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Eastern Bank Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: City of Lynn | Wakefield, MA | $19M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| John William Pope Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Asheville School | Raleigh, NC | $15.2M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Hildebrand Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: University Of Texas At Austin | Houston, TX | $14M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Abell Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Center for Urban Families Inc | Baltimore, MD | $13.4M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouriinc Community foundation · largest grant: Bessemer Trust | Saint Joseph, MO | $12.2M tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| Danville Regional Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Averett University | Danville, VA | $11.2M tax year 2024 | 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.