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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Williams YMCA | Orlando, FL | $1.31M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Wyomissing Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: United Way of Berks County | Wyomissing, PA | $1.29M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Whidbey Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Opportunity Council | Coupeville, WA | $1.27M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| The Community Foundation of the Northern Shenandoah Valley Community foundation · largest grant: Warren County Habitat for Humanity Inc | Winchester, VA | $1.24M tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| Hi Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Pine Crest Prepatory School Inc | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $1.24M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Gordon Charter Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Lankenau Medical Center Foundation | Wayne, PA | $1.23M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Creel-Harison Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Rise Augusta Inc | Augusta, GA | $1.23M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Community Foundation of Fayette County Pa Community foundation · largest grant: City Mission-Living Stones Inc - | Uniontown, PA | $1.22M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Keokuk Area Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Lee County | Keokuk, IA | $1.21M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Lehner Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Akron Zoological Park | Akron, OH | $1.2M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Mg O'neil Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Kevin Guest House | Akron, OH | $1.2M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Agnes M Lindsay Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Berkshire County Diaper Project Inc | Chelmsford, MA | $1.19M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Florence M Muller Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Finger Lakes Community College Foundation | Penfield, NY | $1.17M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Boston Baptist Social Union Private foundation · largest grant: Mass Baptist Multicultural Ministires | Medford, MA | $1.17M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Southern Bank Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Nc Aquarium Society Inc | Mount Olive, NC | $1.16M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Kuhn Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Jewish Community Centers Association | St Louis, MO | $1.15M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Janice Gardner Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Hope Interfaith Center | Minneapolis, MN | $1.14M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Earl and Bettie Fields Automotive Group Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Village Enterprise | Glencoe, IL | $1.12M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Alliant Credit Union Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame | Chicago, IL | $1.11M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The New Albany Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Columbus Foundation | New Albany, OH | $1.11M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| National Machinery Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Seneca Park | Tiffin, OH | $1.11M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| George C Wadleigh Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Sarah's Place Adult Health Center Inc | Haverhill, MA | $1.11M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Stern Sidney Memorial Tuw Private foundation · largest grant: The UCLA Foundation | Saint Louis, MO | $1.1M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Hauske Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Versiti Blood Research Institute | Milwaukee, WI | $1.1M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| UNITED WAY OF GREATER McHENRY COUNTY INC United Way · largest grant: Big Brothers Big Sisters | McHENRY, IL | $1.07M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Schreiber Foods Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Ozarks Food Harvest | Green Bay, WI | $1.06M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Mayo Performing Arts Center | Florham Park, NJ | $1.06M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Trp Shawe Fndatn Private foundation · largest grant: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra | Milwaukee, WI | $1.06M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Richard T Betts Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Warren General Hospital | Warren, PA | $1.05M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Enchanted Backpack Private foundation · largest grant: Help Agency of the Forest Inc Sozo Kids | Chicago, IL | $1.05M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Charles M Bair Family Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Billings Clinic Foundation | Billings, MT | $1.03M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Peek Family Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Greater Horizons | Reno, NV | $1.02M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Evan & Marion Helfaer Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Marquette University | Elm Grove, WI | $1.02M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Jack and Kathy Shields Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Crossroads for Kids Inc | Duxbury, MA | $1.02M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Edward and Hannah M Rutledge Charities Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Hope Village | Chippewa Falls, WI | $1.01M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Harry a Merlo Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital | Hillsboro, OR | $1M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Siebert Williams Shank Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Motown Historical Museum Inc | New York, NY | $984K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Mantz Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Childrens Hospital Corporation | Ocala, FL | $978K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Myron Stratton Home Private foundation · largest grant: Community of Caring Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | $975K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Covia Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Say Yes Cleveland Scholarship Inc Fund | Independence, OH | $974K 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.