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 William G Pomeroy Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Central New York Community Foundation | Syracuse, NY | $4.21M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Giant Eagle Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $4.19M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley Community foundation · largest grant: Youngstown State University Foundation | Youngstown, OH | $4.16M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Community Foundation of Warren County Community foundation · largest grant: Trustees of Struthers Library Theatre | Warren, PA | $4.13M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Arlington Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Affordable Homes & Communities (ahc) | Arlington, VA | $4.04M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| The Cushman Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Sharp Healthcare Foundation | San Diego, CA | $3.92M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Wvu Foundation Inc | Wheeling, WV | $3.89M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Emporia Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Newman Regional Health | Emporia, KS | $3.88M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Southcoast Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: The Salvation Army Canton | New Bedford, MA | $3.81M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| The Medallion Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Hwy 71 Ranch | Houston, TX | $3.8M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Mcmillen Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Beacon House Association of San Pedro | Temecula, CA | $3.79M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Wiregrass Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: City of Dothan | Dothan, AL | $3.72M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Laffey-Mchugh Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Ministry of Caring Inc | Wilmington, DE | $3.7M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas Community foundation · largest grant: Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas | Pittsburg, KS | $3.44M tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| B Corry and Donna J Mcfarland Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Myriad USA | Lakewood, WA | $3.42M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Strake Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Strake Jesuit College Preparatory Inc | Houston, TX | $3.4M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Brown Advisory Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Uncommon Giving | Baltimore, MD | $3.32M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Franklin P and Arthur W Perdue Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore | Wilmington, DE | $3.32M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Headwaters Ems Inc | Stamford, NY | $3.32M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Racine Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Health Care Network Inc | Racine, WI | $3.25M tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| Central National Gottesman Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: American Museum of Natural History | Purchase, NY | $3.24M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Community Foundation for Brevard Inc Community foundation · largest grant: American National Red Cross | Melbourne, FL | $3.23M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Banc of California Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: National Diversity Coalition | Santa Ana, CA | $3.23M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Graham Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Trustees of Dartmouth College | York, PA | $3.2M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana Community foundation · largest grant: Oak Crossing Foundation | Lake Charles, LA | $3.2M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Jon and Linda Halbert Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Forest Forward | Dallas, TX | $3.19M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| William & Martha Ford Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Henry Ford Health System | Detroit, MI | $3.16M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Citizens Philanthropic Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Year Up Inc | Short Hills, NJ | $3.11M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| John K and Luise V Hanson Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Waldorf Lutheran College Foundation Inc | Forest City, IA | $3.1M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Robinson Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | Wilmington, DE | $3.06M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Sam J Frankino Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Cleveland Museum of Art | Cleveland, OH | $2.97M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Kenneth Kendal King Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Second Chance Center Inc | Denver, CO | $2.9M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Unnewehr Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Cincinnati Zoo | Cincinnati, OH | $2.89M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Abrams Family Foundation Marlyon E Abrams Private foundation · largest grant: Williamsburg Junior Athletics Ass | Williamsburg, OH | $2.89M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Ethel and James Flinn Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Board of Governors Wayne State University | Detroit, MI | $2.89M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| United Way of the Mid South United Way · largest grant: Meritan | Memphis, TN | $2.86M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Wold Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Oregon Health & Science University Foundation | Casper, WY | $2.76M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Fluor Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: American Online Giving Foundation | Irving, TX | $2.74M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Wsfs Cares Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Be Ready Community Development Corporation | Wilmington, DE | $2.71M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Doyle Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Regents of the University of Ca Irvine | San Clemente, CA | $2.7M 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.