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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The a Hazen and Sarah M Burnet Foundation Incorporated Private foundation · largest grant: University of Virginia | Fort Pierce, FL | $17.8K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Davis Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Acpmp Research Foundation | Nokomis, FL | $17.8K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Osborn Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Cameron Food Pantry | Cameron, MO | $17.7K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| George F Sunkel Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: First Presbyterian Church | Plano, TX | $17K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Lawlor Family Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Concerned Dewitt Citizens | Dewitt, IA | $16.9K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Arthur Chapter #427 Order of Eastern Star of IL Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Grand Chapter Order of OES | Monticello, IL | $15.9K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Dwight W Winkelman Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Skaneateles Library Association | Skaneateles, NY | $15.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Jonathan & Shari Fox Family Foundat Private foundation · largest grant: Fowler Historical Society | Fowler, CO | $15K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Pamela Pulkrabek Kelsch Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Altru Hospital Family Care Unit | Grand Forks, ND | $14.3K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Charles F Yeager Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Mcnish Family Foundation | Troy, MI | $8.85K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Weston F Jr and Dorothy C Conley Family Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Emmanuel United Methodist Church | Lancaster, VA | $8.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Nicholas D Lucchesi Mem Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Palmetto Animal League | Hilton Head, SC | $8.22K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Arthur J Bellinzoni Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Poly Prep Country Day School | Aurora, NY | $6.49K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Harry and Anne Sager Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: University of Wyoming Foundation | Houston, TX | $6.4K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Mack Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Jewish Community Center of Sherman | New York, NY | $6.27K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Lorena Marhaver Up5 Private foundation · largest grant: Village of Ilion Fire Department | Dallas, TX | $6K 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.