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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Raymond John Wean Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp | Warren, OH | $2.67M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Northern Piedmont Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Fauquier Free Clinic | Warrenton, VA | $2.62M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| New Canaan Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Town of New Canaan | New Canaan, CT | $2.57M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| The Picerne Family Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Public Education Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | $2.51M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| El Dorado Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Folsom Symphony | Placerville, CA | $2.47M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| The Carney Family Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts | Bridgewater, MA | $2.43M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Greater Grand Island Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Hastings College Foundation | Grand Island, NE | $2.33M tax year 2025 | 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 |
| Peninsula Community Foundation of Virginia Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Emergency Assistance Foundation in | Hampton, VA | $2.25M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Strickland Family Foundation Cynthia a S Graham Private foundation · largest grant: Wilkes Community College Foundation | Winston Salem, NC | $2.2M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| John W Mooty Foundation Trust Private foundation · largest grant: University of Minnesota Foundation | Edina, MN | $2.19M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Harry C Moores Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Mid-Ohio Food Collective | Columbus, OH | $2.12M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Hoyt Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: All Aboard Ellwood | New Castle, PA | $2.04M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Thomas M and Irene Kirbo Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Jacksonville Museum of Science and History | Jacksonville, FL | $2.04M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Don & Colletta Mcmillian Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Houston Methodist Hospital Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston, TX | $2M tax year 2023 | May accept |
| Doris & Floyd Kimble Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Tuscarawas Central Catholic | Dover, OH | $2M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Hagedorn Fund Xxxxx5004 Private foundation · largest grant: Riverdale Neighborhood House | Chicago, IL | $1.97M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Madison County Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: South Madison Community Foundation | Anderson, IN | $1.95M tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| Legacy a Regional Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Cowley College Foundation | Winfield, KS | $1.9M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Eisenbrandt Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Mayo Foundation | Joliet, IL | $1.78M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Nita Thiessen Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Impact Church | Paris, TX | $1.65M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Mcneely Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation (east Side Funders Group) | St Paul, MN | $1.63M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Grigg-Lewis Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Dale Association Inc | Lockport, NY | $1.59M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Carolyn W & Charles T Beaird Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: March of Dimes Inc | Shreveport, LA | $1.57M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| C and a Johnson Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Healing Hands International Inc | Palm Beach, FL | $1.57M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Hrbt Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Columbia Memorial Health Foundation | Hudson, NY | $1.53M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Community Foundation Partnership Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Shoals Public Library | Bedford, IN | $1.5M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Christenberry-Anderson-Loomis Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Samford University | Nashville, TN | $1.5M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation Missionpost Pmb #101 Private foundation · largest grant: Duke University Trinity College of Arts & Sciences | Durham, NC | $1.5M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Schuylkill Area Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Schuylkill County Board of Commissioners | Pottsville, PA | $1.47M tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| Community Foundation of South Lake County Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Boys and Girls Clube of Central Flo | Clermont, FL | $1.45M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Gary E Milgard Family Foundation- Sunshine Private foundation · largest grant: Donorschooseorg | Tacoma, WA | $1.41M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Ruxer Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Dubois County Community Foundation | Jasper, IN | $1.38M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies Community foundation · largest grant: Elk County Catholic School System | St Marys, PA | $1.36M tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| Premier Bank Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley | Canfield, OH | $1.35M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Chesapeake Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Catholic Relief Services | Miami, FL | $1.34M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Newtmont Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Thomas Jefferson Foundation | Wilmington, DE | $1.26M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Kinsman Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Oregon Health & Science University Foundation | Milwaukie, OR | $1.21M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Seby B Jones Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Ridge Road Baptist Church | Raleigh, NC | $1.2M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Adams County Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: St Josephs Catholic School | Decatur, IN | $1.15M 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?
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.