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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Scripps Howard Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: International Center for Journalists Inc | Cincinnati, OH | $7.31M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Community Foundation of Greater Johnstown Community foundation · largest grant: Johnstown Redevelopment Authority | Johnstown, PA | $7.1M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Ally Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Atrium Health Foundation | Charlotte, NC | $6.89M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Vanguard Charitable | Houston, TX | $6.84M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Community Foundation for San Benito County Community foundation · largest grant: San Benito County Heritage Foundation | Hollister, CA | $6.73M tax year 2023 | Usually open rounds |
| United Way of Buffalo and Erie County United Way · largest grant: Donor Designations to Agencies | Buffalo, NY | $6.69M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Museum of Innovation and Science (misci) | Albany, NY | $6.52M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Lenawee Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Align Center for Workforce Developm | Adrian, MI | $6.42M tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| Eqt Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: National Financial Services (jp Morgan Chase Bank) | Canonsburg, PA | $6.26M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Norwood Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Rapha Foundation Fund | Colorado Springs, CO | $6.11M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Effie and Wofford Cain Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | $6.03M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Moses Taylor Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Scranton Area Community Foundation | Scranton, PA | $6.01M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Chautauqua Institution | Jamestown, NY | $5.91M tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| Quantum Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Foundcare Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | $5.81M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Herndon Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Vmi Foundation | Richmond, VA | $5.64M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Equitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Scholarship America | New York, NY | $5.54M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Bowling Green State University Foundation Inc | Findlay, OH | $5.54M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| American Water Charitable Foundationinc Private foundation · largest grant: The American Online Giving Foundation | Camden, NJ | $5.45M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| La Crosse Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse | La Crosse, WI | $5.44M tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| Harry C Trexler Estate Private foundation · largest grant: City of Allentown | Allentown, PA | $5.36M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Freshwater Future | Petoskey, MI | $5.29M tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| Community Foundation of Orange and Sulli Community foundation · largest grant: Friends of Tj Foundation Inc | Montgomery, NY | $5.23M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Pershing Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: St Louis Childrens Hospital Foundation | St Louis, MO | $5.2M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Montana Healthcare Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Montana Public Health Institute | Bozeman, MT | $5.17M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Skadden Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | White Plains, NY | $5.08M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Community Foundation of Louisville Corporate Depository Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Community Foundation of Louisville Inc | Louisville, KY | $5.03M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Manatee Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Easter Seals Southwest Florida Inc | Bradenton, FL | $4.89M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: College of Idaho Foundation - See Addendum for Add'l Information | Mccall, ID | $4.88M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Elevate Prize Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Player Philanthropy Fund | Miami, FL | $4.87M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Healing Trust Formerly Baptist Healing Hospital Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Civic Tn | Nashville, TN | $4.84M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| United Way of Westchester and Putnam United Way · largest grant: United Way of Westchester and Putnam | White Plains, NY | $4.8M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Massey Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Massey Cancer Center | Richmond, VA | $4.6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Greater Lowell Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Merrimack Valley Food Bank Inc | Lowell, MA | $4.55M tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| Grays Harbor Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: YMCA of Grays Harbor | Hoquiam, WA | $4.54M tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| The Christopher Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Chicago Community Foundation | Westmont, IL | $4.52M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Lutheran Foundation for Long-Term Living Private foundation · largest grant: Gannon University | Erie, PA | $4.49M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Phil Hardin Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Ms Childrens Museum | Meridian, MS | $4.49M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Ron Burton Training Village | Foxboro, MA | $4.37M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia Community foundation · largest grant: Good Samaritan Hospice Inc | Roanoke, VA | $4.36M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Washington County Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Washington City Mission | Eighty Four, PA | $4.34M tax year 2025 | 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?
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.