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 Koch Ellis Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Hollins University | New Haven, CT | $411K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Walter C Rasmussen - Northeast Bank Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: East Side Neighborhood Services | Minneapolis, MN | $408K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Monty Miller Living Legacy Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Navigators | Lubbock, TX | $389K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| God's Grace Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Discovery Ministries Inc | Auburn, PA | $382K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| V V Cooke Foundation Corporation Private foundation · largest grant: Down Syndrome of Louisville | Louisville, KY | $378K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Reese Phifer Jr Memorial Private foundation · largest grant: West Alabama Food Bank | Tuscaloosa, AL | $363K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Rheinstrom Hill Community Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Town of Hillsdale | Hudson, NY | $355K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Silver Lining Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: CLL Global Research Foundation | Alpharetta, GA | $354K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Michelle Wightman-Karrie Wieber Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: City of Sandusky | Sandusky, OH | $350K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| C E Richardson Benevolent Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: New River Comm Coll Ed Found | Pulaski, VA | $350K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| David Meade Massie Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Ross County Humane Society | Chillicothe, OH | $350K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Jv Schiro Zavela Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Alaska Conservation Foundation | Mclean, VA | $336K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Surefire Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Compassion Child Care | Fort Myers, FL | $323K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Allen E & Marie A Nickless Memorial Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Hidden Harvest | Saginaw, MI | $317K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Wiseheart Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Plymouth Congregational Church | Miami, FL | $310K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Hallene Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Young Life | Naples, FL | $302K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Zeller-Knowles Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Central Christian Church | Wilmington, DE | $297K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Kawabe Memorial Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Japanese Presbyterian Church | Dallas, TX | $289K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Surtman Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Liberty Live Church | Smithfield, VA | $287K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Houff Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: New Hope Weyers Cave Youth Sports Association | Weyers Cave, VA | $282K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Hazel Montague Hutcheson Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Turpentine Creek Foundation Inc | Chattanooga, TN | $280K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Fenton Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Marietta Memorial Health Foundation | Williamstown, WV | $276K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Shepherd Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Shepherd Center Foundation | Atlanta, GA | $270K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| John and Sue Anthony Charitable Tr Private foundation · largest grant: Open Bible Prison Ministry | Murfreesboro, AR | $261K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The George and Mary Jo Sanders Foun Inc Private foundation · largest grant: University of Fl Fdn Inc - Ifas | Fort Myers, FL | $248K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Downing Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Holy Spirit Center | Cincinnati, OH | $242K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Moulton Family Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Cathedral Church of the Advent | Birmingham, AL | $239K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Godchosethem Foundation Non Profit Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Fransalian Missionaries Inc | Cypress, TX | $224K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Thompson Family Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Focus on the Family Focus on the Family | Camilla, GA | $221K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Laidig Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Biblica | Mishawaka, IN | $217K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Charles L Read Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Trust and Agency Fund Hancock Central School | Bayshore, NY | $216K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Bryan Christian Services Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Rochester University | Lake Orion, MI | $214K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| A Sturm & Sons Foundation Inc Paul J Sturm Private foundation · largest grant: Mchs Foundation | Manawa, WI | $212K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Mary Helen Roberts Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Iroquois West School District 10 | Watseka, IL | $209K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Rb and Twyla Sheldahl Foundation Sheldahl Private foundation · largest grant: St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Chandler, AZ | $208K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Spektor Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: International Rescue Committee Inc | New York, NY | $208K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Mv Williams Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: All Souls Episcopal Church | Oklahoma City, OK | $200K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The William and Mary Davis Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Tuskeegee Next Foundation | Wheaton, IL | $192K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| I J Van Huffel Foundation Xxxxxxxxx Private foundation · largest grant: American Red Cross | Warren, OH | $184K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Bavarian Foundation Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Immaculate Conception Church | Walton, KY | $165K 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.