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.
856 funders matching “fire department” that may accept applications.
| Funder | Based in | Grants paid | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesara Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: She Jumps | Kalamazoo, MI | $484K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| A S Genecov Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: University of Texas at Tyler | Tyler, TX | $479K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Kathryne Beynon Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Boys and Girls Clubs of Camarillo | Pasadena, CA | $465K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Joe M & Doris R Dealey Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Lang Stuttering Institute University of Texas Austin | Dallas, TX | $465K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Van Metre Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (koenig Private Foundation Inc) | Fairfax, VA | $464K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Olds Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Caddo Career Consortium | Arkadelphia, AR | $453K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| United Way of Sevier County United Way · largest grant: Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center Inc | Sevierville, TN | $450K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Elizabeth a Lynn Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Elizabeth Gregory Home | Lakeside, MT | $448K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| William C Schmoker Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Trustees of Hamilton College | Eden Prairie, MN | $447K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Burgstahler Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: National Philanthropic Trust | New York, NY | $444K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Jeremiah J and Virginia W Lowney Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Haitian Health Found-Var | Norwich, CT | $444K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Endres Manufacturing Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: River Food Pantry | Madison, WI | $444K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| C Louis and Mary C Cabe Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Henderson State University Foundation | Gurdon, AR | $441K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Marcia and Ned Kaplin Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia | Conshohocken, PA | $441K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Gutenstein Legacy Foundation Inc co Stacie Price Private foundation · largest grant: Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | $427K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Jb Gold Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Blessed Sacrament Academy | Garwood, TX | $408K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Donald Morris Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Washington County Career Center | Lowell, OH | $400K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Frankenmuth Insurance Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Eastern Kentucky University | Frankenmuth, MI | $389K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Pipestone Give Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Feeding South Dakota | Brandon, SD | $386K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Pioneer Bank Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Hudson Valley Community College Foundation | Albany, NY | $386K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| God's Grace Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Discovery Ministries Inc | Auburn, PA | $382K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Deacon Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Montley Zoo Animal Rescue | Citrus Heights, CA | $381K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Brennan Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Holy Spirit Catholic Church (faith Direct) | Cutchogue, NY | $377K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Saco & Biddeford Savings Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: United Way of Southern Maine | Saco, ME | $372K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Omron Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: National Merit Scholarship Corporation | Hoffman Estates, IL | $367K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Grinnell Regional Medical Center Foundation | Grinnell, IA | $363K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Creamer Family Foundation Inc (fka J Fletcher Creamer Foundation) Private foundation · largest grant: Hnmc Foundation | Waldwick, NJ | $362K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Michelle Wightman-Karrie Wieber Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: City of Sandusky | Sandusky, OH | $350K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Ellwood City Community Health Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Ellwood City Volunteer Fire Department | Ellwood City, PA | $348K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Harry E and Olive Barth Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Olive Branch Animal Rescue & Refuge | Wheeling, WV | $347K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Joseph and Edward Ryan Memorial Private foundation · largest grant: West Liberty Fire Department | West Liberty, IA | $333K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Wyman Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Boulder Community Health Foundation | Easton, MD | $327K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Deupree Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Camping & Education Foundation | Wilmington, DE | $326K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Robert and Mary Jane Hekemian Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Church of the Risen King | Hackensack, NJ | $296K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Danos Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Hope's Path | Gray, LA | $292K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| P M Moore Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Beaver Area Memorial Library | Beaver, PA | $290K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Hickrill Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Amanda E Weil Hickrill Foundation Donor Advised Fund | New York, NY | $273K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Edward H Butler Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Elmwood Franklin School | Buffalo, NY | $270K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Alfred Quimby Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Town of Sandwich Recreation Program | Center Sandwich, NH | $269K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Max L Gibson & Jacqueline Gibson Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Wabash Valley Family Sports Center | Terre Haute, IN | $265K 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.