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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earl C Sams Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Valley Zoological Society Gladys Porter Zoo | Corpus Christi, TX | $777K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Otsego Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Otsego County Sportsplex | Gaylord, MI | $774K tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| Julio R Gallo Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Dynamic Catholic Institute | Modesto, CA | $750K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Jw and Ida M Jameson Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Door of Hope | Pasadena, CA | $745K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Tom Musselman Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: St Francis of Assisi Church | Louisville, KY | $739K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Peoples Bank Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Marietta College | Marietta, OH | $734K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Owen T & Alice M Gorman Testamentary Charitable Tr U/W/O Alice M Gorman Private foundation · largest grant: Madison County Veterans Agency | Oneida, NY | $733K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ash Grove Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Branford High School | Overland Park, KS | $719K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Henry Dolfinger 2 Trust Uw Private foundation · largest grant: Cobbs Creek Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | $713K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Rice Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Gw Law Scholarship | Hanover, PA | $710K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Franklin Savings Bank Community Development Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Franklin Ski & Outing Club (dba Farmington Ski Club) | Farmington, ME | $705K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The David & Linda Shaheen Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: A Place Called Home | Crystal Bay, NV | $701K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Jms Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Missouri State University | St Louis, MO | $699K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ike Nizam Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Mission San Diego | Brentwood, TN | $698K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Dan Cameron Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Exodus Ensemble | Wilmington, NC | $685K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Howard Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Perc Inc | Boston, MA | $679K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The John H Schnatter Family Foundation Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Innerscience Research Fund | Anchorage, KY | $678K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Majestic Realty Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Mercy Street | City of Industry, CA | $668K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Fred M Hector Jr Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Fargo Park District Foundation | Fargo, ND | $663K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Byron L Walter Family Trust Xxxxx0002 Private foundation · largest grant: Childrens Museum of Green Bay Inc | Chicago, IL | $657K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Minnesota Power Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Head of the Lakes United Way | Duluth, MN | $655K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Philo & Sarah Blaisdell Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Bradford Area Alliance | Bradford, PA | $651K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Harvey M Meyerhoff Fund Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Mt Washington Pediatric Hospital Inc | Baltimore, MD | $647K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Newburyport Bank Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Northern Essex Comm College Foundation | Newburyport, MA | $646K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| 3 Rivers Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Blessed Hope Baptist Church | Kennewick, WA | $644K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Lendlease US Community Fund Community foundation · largest grant: CreatiVets | Nashville, TN | $637K tax year 2023 | Usually open rounds |
| The Field Family Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Los Angeles County Museum of Art | Encino, CA | $636K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Bay State Federal Savings Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Greater Boston Food Bank | Sagamore Beach, MA | $617K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Breidenthal-Snyder Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Cedar Cove Feline Conservation | Prairie Village, KS | $608K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Utica National Group Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Mvhs Foundation | Utica, NY | $607K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Chris Hess Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Oglebay Foundation Inc | Wheeling, WV | $582K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Hoover Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Servants at Work | Indianapolis, IN | $581K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| It Kicks Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Esperanza Academy Inc | Lawrence, MA | $581K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Mcwethy Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Cato Institute | Dallas, TX | $579K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Collins Medical Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Ohsu Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | $576K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Waterloo Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: City of Waterloo | Waterloo, IA | $570K tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| Fisher Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Maine Medical Center | Portland, ME | $546K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| David & Margery Inkeles Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Community Foundation of New Jersey | Gaithersburg, MD | $541K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Trinity United Methodist Church | Chillicothe, OH | $540K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| The Samuel L Westerman Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Grand Valley State University | Bloomfield Hills, MI | $534K 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.