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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Fall River Inc United Way · largest grant: People Inc (community Supports) | Fall River, MA | $973K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Mair Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: University of the Pacific | Los Gatos, CA | $972K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| M G Nelson Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: University of Illinois Foundation | Springfield, IL | $972K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Kaplan Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Taft Museum of Art | Cincinnati, OH | $967K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Encova Foundation of Ohio Private foundation · largest grant: The Ohio State University | Columbus, OH | $965K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: International Scholarship & Tuition Services Inc | Allegan, MI | $963K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| United Way of Pioneer Valley Inc United Way · largest grant: Center for Human Development | Springfield, MA | $963K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| The Carpenter Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Oregon Shakespeare Festival Association | Medford, OR | $949K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Nina W Werblow Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Lincoln Center for Performing Arts | New York, NY | $949K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| United Way of Hall County Inc United Way · largest grant: The Salvation Army a Georgia Corporation | Gainesville, GA | $911K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| The Mcgue Millhiser Family Trust James Mcn Millhiser Trustee Private foundation · largest grant: The Hill School | Richmond, VA | $911K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Foundation for Seacoast Health Private foundation · largest grant: Arts in Reach | Portsmouth, NH | $908K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Debartolo Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Frankie's Friends | Tampa, FL | $907K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Bergstrom Inc Charitable Foundation Xxxxx2008 Private foundation · largest grant: Mosaic | Chicago, IL | $903K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| St Louis Cardinals Community Fund Community foundation · largest grant: Big Brother Big Sisters of Eastern Mo | St Louis, MO | $897K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Adams Family Foundation of Nora Springs Iowa Private foundation · largest grant: Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Wilmington, DE | $896K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Wheeler Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Fora Health Inc | Vancouver, WA | $890K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| American Warrior Initiative Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Custom Canines Service Dog Academy Inc | Madison, WI | $885K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The J E Fehsenfeld Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: The Parks Alliance | Indianapolis, IN | $882K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Swigert Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Catlin Gabel School | Portland, OR | $877K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Wyler Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Nch Healthcare System | Milford, OH | $866K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Stewart Title Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Rebuilding Together | Houston, TX | $861K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Julia Harrison Bruce Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: John A Logan College | Herrin, IL | $849K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Green Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Ramah New England | Bradenton, FL | $844K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| George P Bishop Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Open Door Cape Ann Food Pantry | Newburyport, MA | $840K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Billings Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Riverstone Health | Billings, MT | $836K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Mutual of America Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison Inc | New York, NY | $834K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: South West Florida Horse Rescue Inc | Fort Myers, FL | $831K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Making a Difference Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: International Medical Relief | Midvale, UT | $828K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Schultz Family Private Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: St James Lutheran Church | Lake Bluff, IL | $828K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Stonecutter Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Rutherford County Habitat for Human | Spindale, NC | $820K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Jeanalee and Charles Parsons Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Frank Phillips Foundation | Bartlesville, OK | $818K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Robert & Mary Weisbrod Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Big Broterhs Big Sisters | Pittsburgh, PA | $817K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Nicholas Martini Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Tri-Country Scholarship Fund | Newark, NJ | $814K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Dawson Heritage Foundation 30535007936 Private foundation · largest grant: Webb City Park & Rec | Pine Bluff, AR | $811K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Morton Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Youth on Course | San Francisco, CA | $808K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Schwab-Silfen Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Birthright Israel Foundation | Harrisburg, PA | $801K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Hollowell Dawkins Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Childrens Home Society | Lewisburg, WV | $800K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Harl & Evelyn Mansur Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Waterfront Church Dc | Wichita Falls, TX | $792K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Cope Ron & Carol Foundation Trust Private foundation · largest grant: University of Nebraska Foundation | Kearney, NE | $780K tax year 2025 | 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.