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.
2,676 funders matching “library” that may accept applications.
| Funder | Based in | Grants paid | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Spotsylvania County Government | Fredericksburg, VA | $3.29M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Mike and Gillian Goodrich Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Nature Conservancy in Alabama | Birmingham, AL | $3.28M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| J L Bedsole Foundation Regions Bank Co-Trustee Private foundation · largest grant: Bayside Academy | Mobile, AL | $3.28M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Banc of California Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: National Diversity Coalition | Santa Ana, CA | $3.23M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Usd #407 Russell County | Bird City, KS | $3.19M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Northwestern University | Glencoe, IL | $3.12M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Greene County Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Kirkmont Presbyterian Church | Xenia, OH | $3.07M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Lakeshore Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Lakeshore Community Foundation Inc | Manitowoc, WI | $3.02M tax year 2025 | 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 |
| Pottstown Regional Community Foundation Fka Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Private foundation · largest grant: New Hanover Township | Pottstown, PA | $2.94M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Fine Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $2.92M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Erie County Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Sandusky Education Foundation | Sandusky, OH | $2.77M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund Inc Private foundation · largest grant: The University of Texas Medical Branch | Galveston, TX | $2.77M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Wold Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Oregon Health & Science University Foundation | Casper, WY | $2.76M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Richard S Reynolds Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Thomas Jefferson Foundation Inc | Richmond, VA | $2.75M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Henry Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center | Midland, TX | $2.74M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Richard J Stern Foundation for the Arts Commerce Bank Trustee Private foundation · largest grant: Kansas City Symphony | Kansas City, MO | $2.73M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Dorrance Foundation for Education Private foundation · largest grant: Northern Arizona University | Scottsdale, AZ | $2.72M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Francis T & Louis T Nichols Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Maine Community Foundation | Bangor, ME | $2.6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Carroll J Haas Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund | Vicksburg, MI | $2.59M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Paychex Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: United Way of Greater Rochester | Rochester, NY | $2.57M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Elizabeth's Early Learning Center | Lynchburg, VA | $2.49M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| El Dorado Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Folsom Symphony | Placerville, CA | $2.47M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Community Foundation of East Central Illinois Community foundation · largest grant: University of Illinois Foundation | Champaign, IL | $2.47M tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| Marion Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Marion Family YMCA | Marion, OH | $2.47M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| The Imperial Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: The Ict Dafgiving360 Fund | Lynchburg, VA | $2.43M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Schmieding Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Uams Foundation Fund | Springdale, AR | $2.43M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| James H Cummings Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Cradle Beach | Buffalo, NY | $2.41M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Treacy Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Helena Food Share | Helena, MT | $2.37M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Dollar Bank Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Allegheny Conference on Community Development | Pittsburgh, PA | $2.3M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Taos Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Taos Center for the Arts | Taos, NM | $2.29M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Ralph C Sheldon Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Chaut Lake & Watershed Mgmt Alliance | Jamestown, NY | $2.28M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The O'connor & Hewitt Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Dorothy H O'connor Pet Adoption Center | Victoria, TX | $2.27M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The William G Gilmore Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Portland Art Museum | San Francisco, CA | $2.27M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Samuel H Kress Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: New York University | New York, NY | $2.27M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Rich Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: FeedMore WNY | Buffalo, NY | $2.26M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Cedar Valley Preschool & Childcare Center | Cedar Falls, IA | $2.19M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Bay Area Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Bay City in Bloom | Bay City, MI | $2.15M tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| The Rich Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Robert W Woodruff Arts Center Inc | Atlanta, GA | $2.13M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Glen a Taylor Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Mn Adult & Teen Challenge | North Mankato, MN | $2.12M 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.