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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Regents of the University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | $8.94M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama Community foundation · largest grant: Rainbow Omega Inc | Anniston, AL | $8.76M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| United Way California Capital Region United Way · largest grant: Uwccr Capital Campaign Funds Designated to Agencies by Donors Directly | Sacramento, CA | $8.42M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Walker Area Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Uniteus Inc | Jasper, AL | $7.96M tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| The Hyde and Watson Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Main Street Counseling Service | Warren Township, NJ | $6.14M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| North Valley Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: First 5 Butte County Children and Families Commission | Chico, CA | $6.05M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| J William & Mary Straker Charitable Fdn Private foundation · largest grant: Muskingum County Library System | Zanesville, OH | $5.94M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Finger Lakes Area Community Endowment Community foundation · largest grant: Finger Lakes Cultural & Natural History Museum | Canandaigua, NY | $5.33M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| First Interstate BancSystem Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: The Blackbaud Giving Fund | Billings, MT | $5M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Manatee Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Easter Seals Southwest Florida Inc | Bradenton, FL | $4.89M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Village of New Glarus | Janesville, WI | $4.78M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Wabash Valley Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: YMCA of the Wabash Valley | Terre Haute, IN | $4.56M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties Community foundation · largest grant: Cfh Inc | Leesburg, VA | $4.48M tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| NV Energy Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: United Way of Southern Nevada | Reno, NV | $4.2M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| JF Maddox Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Habitat for Humanity International Inc | Hobbs, NM | $4.16M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Austin Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation | Newberg, OR | $3.85M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Greater Lafayette Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Star City Church | Lafayette, IN | $3.76M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Community Foundation of West Texas Community foundation · largest grant: A Place to Call Home | Lubbock, TX | $3.48M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Chemung County Performing Arts Inc DBA Clemens Center | Horseheads, NY | $3.01M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| The Westfield Insurance Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Center for Disaster Philanthropy Inc | Westfield, OH | $2.69M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: City of North Platte | North Platte, NE | $2.66M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Waccamaw Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Coastal Educational Foundation Inc | Murrells Inlet, SC | $2.57M tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge Community foundation · largest grant: Valley Ridge District Virginia Annual Conference of the Umc | Staunton, VA | $2.56M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Hearin - Chandler Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Christ Church Cathedral | Mobile, AL | $2.48M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Greg and India Keith Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Mccallie School | Charlotte, NC | $2.46M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Gaither Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Anderson University | Alexandria, IN | $2.29M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Phelps County Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Don Sjogren Community YMCA | Holdrege, NE | $2.22M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Isaiah 5812 Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Lutheran High School | Parker, CO | $2.16M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Gulf Coast Community Foundation | Gulfport, MS | $2.08M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Community Foundation of Burke County Community foundation · largest grant: Waldensian Presbyterian Church of Valdese | Morganton, NC | $2.06M tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| Midlands Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Neighborgood Community Pantry | Papillion, NE | $1.93M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Round Room Gives Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Provisions Bridge | Fishers, IN | $1.82M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| W D Kelley Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Baylor Scott & White Foundation Baylor Scott & White Foundation | Georgetown, TX | $1.8M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Greenwood County Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Hospicecare Foundation of the Pied | Greenwood, SC | $1.65M tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| Putnam County Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: YMCA of the Wabash Valley Inc | Greencastle, IN | $1.6M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| The Cedarcrest Charitable Foundation Aka Blbb Charitable Private foundation · largest grant: Williamson College of the Trades | Wilmington, DE | $1.57M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The David and Elaine Lozier Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Samaritans Purse | Lynden, WA | $1.43M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Catholic Community Foundation of the Archdiocese of Seattle Community foundation · largest grant: Seattle University | Seattle, WA | $1.42M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Mark H and Blanche M Harrington Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Seattle Childrens Hospital Foundation | Ontario, CA | $1.24M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Chambers Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: YMCA Eugene Family | Eugene, OR | $1.16M 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.