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.
1,150 funders matching “veterans” that may accept applications.
| Funder | Based in | Grants paid | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| T Rowe Price Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: American Online Giving Foundation (aogf) | Baltimore, MD | $11.7M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Catholic Community Foundation of Los Angeles Community foundation · largest grant: Archdiocese of Los Angeles | Glendale, CA | $11.7M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Community Foundation of the Lowcountry Community foundation · largest grant: University of South Carolina Beaufort Education Foundation | Hilton Head Island, SC | $11.6M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Walter and Elise Haas Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Californians for Justice Education Fund Inc Fbo Youth Organize California | San Francisco, CA | $11.5M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Hugh J Andersen Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Lutheran Social Service of Mn | Bayport, MN | $11.3M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Gill Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Our American Future Foundation | Denver, CO | $11M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Baptist Community Ministries Private foundation · largest grant: Agenda for Children | New Orleans, LA | $10.6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Berrien Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: St Joseph Community Park Foundation | St Joseph, MI | $10.1M tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| United Way of the Plains Inc United Way · largest grant: United Methodist Open Door | Wichita, KS | $9.96M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| The Mary Morton Parsons Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts | Richmond, VA | $9.54M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Hilltop Community Resources | Grand Junction, CO | $9.54M tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| The John R Oishei Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Education Collaborative of Wny Inc | Buffalo, NY | $9.47M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Greater Worcester Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Boys & Girls Club of Worcester | Worcester, MA | $9.46M tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Community foundation · largest grant: Crescent Community Health Center | Dubuque, IA | $9.31M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Community Foundation of Henderson County Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Pardee Hospital Foundation Inc | Hendersonville, NC | $9.23M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Pleasant T Rowland Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Fountain Valley School | Brookfield, WI | $9.19M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Community Foundation of Northern IL Community foundation · largest grant: Community Grants Annual Grant Pass-Thru | Rockford, IL | $9.13M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| The Coleman Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Chicago Community Foundation | Chicago, IL | $9.11M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Quad Cities Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Imagine the Possibilities Inc | Bettendorf, IA | $9.05M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Edwards Lifesciences Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Charities Aid Foundation America | Irvine, CA | $9.02M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Greater Rochester Health Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: National Parent Leadership Institute | Rochester, NY | $8.94M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The James Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: National Parks Foundation | Auburn, IN | $8.86M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Athens Area Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Extra Special People Inc | Athens, GA | $8.83M 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 |
| Community Foundation of W Georgia Community foundation · largest grant: Jewish National Fund Inc | Carrollton, GA | $8.56M tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| Mayberg Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Aish Global | Chevy Chase, MD | $8.54M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Albuquerque Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Unm Foundation | Albuquerque, NM | $8.53M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| The Wood-Claeyssens Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital | Santa Barbara, CA | $8.45M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| United Way of Treasure Valley Inc United Way · largest grant: American Falls School District #381 | Boise, ID | $8.42M tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| Community Foundation of Anne Arundel Co Community foundation · largest grant: Severn School | Annapolis, MD | $8.28M tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| Stanislaus Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Center for Human Services | Modesto, CA | $8.27M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Southwest Florida Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Maine Community Foundation | Fort Myers, FL | $8.25M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Fred L Emerson Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Seward House Museum | Auburn, NY | $7.89M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Inc | Millburn, NJ | $7.79M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Hcs Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Xavier University | Westlake, OH | $7.76M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The V & L Marx Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: White Plains Hospital | Scarsdale, NY | $7.65M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| United Way of Palm Beach County Inc United Way · largest grant: The Arc of Palm Beach County | West Palm Beach, FL | $7.59M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| John T Gorman Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Lewiston Public Schools | Portland, ME | $7.54M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Mertz Gilmore Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Opensecrets | New York, NY | $7.51M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| St Louis Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Impact Foundation | St Louis, MO | $7.4M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
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?
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