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.
2,676 funders matching “library” that may accept applications.
| Funder | Based in | Grants paid | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foyer Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Nelson Atkins Museum of Art | Kansas City, MO | $156K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Clarence S & Margaret F Fugh Fdn Private foundation · largest grant: Shaler Area School District | Pittsburgh, PA | $156K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Armstrong Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Duke University - Cancer Institute | Brookfield, WI | $154K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Kent Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Baltimore Community Foundation | Towson, MD | $152K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Kalt Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | Santa Barbara, CA | $148K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Nibs and Edna Allen Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Custer County Educational Fd Inc | Miles City, MT | $144K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Robert Miller & Catherine Miller Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Earth Justice | Walnut Creek, CA | $140K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Max and Betty Swanson Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: University of Montana | Missoula, MT | $140K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| United Way Huntingdon County Inc United Way · largest grant: Society of Saint Vincent De Paul | Huntingdon, PA | $138K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| John Sluck & Anita Sluck Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Hospice of Texarkana | Minneapolis, MN | $136K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Robert & Elizabeth Fergus Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Alfred Braun Hut System | Aspen, CO | $133K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Gray Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Committee to Protect Journalists | Rumson, NJ | $132K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Helen R Coe Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Lovell Recreation Department | Fryeburg, ME | $130K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Nautilus Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: The Garden Conservatory | Palm Beach, FL | $129K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Willow Creek Charitable Foundation U/a/D 01/11/2002 Private foundation · largest grant: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | Marion, MA | $128K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Mullan Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Pottsville Project | Mullan, ID | $127K tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| William and Gayle Chorske Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Easter Seals of Sw Florida | Sarasota, FL | $127K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Lamson Howell Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Farr's Hill | Randolph, VT | $122K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Barbara N Rubin Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Pact | Santa Barbara, CA | $121K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Worby Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Bedford Playhouse | Bedford Hills, NY | $116K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| St Paul Lutheran Church Mission Endowment Private foundation · largest grant: St Paul Lutheran Church | Lime Springs, IA | $116K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Gerhart Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Boys & Girls Clubs | Great Falls, MT | $115K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Sorg-Vogt Charitable Foundation Trust 3844 Private foundation · largest grant: Stone Soup Cafe Jansyn Thaw Director of Marketing | Brattleboro, VT | $110K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Marc & Mattye Silverman Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $108K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Gardner Foundation Incorporated Private foundation · largest grant: Father John Judie Ministries Inc | Louisville, KY | $108K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Bamberger Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Gathering Place | Johnson City, TX | $106K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Sunbury Northumberland Commtr Private foundation · largest grant: Greater Susq Valley United Way | Orlando, FL | $105K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Irene M & Milton R Weed Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: St Clare of Montefalco School | Lake Forest, IL | $100K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| W E Smith Family Charitable Trust Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Smith Library of Regional History | Hamilton, OH | $99.9K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Bedford Family Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: US Rowing US Rowing | New Hartford, CT | $97K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Philip D Griffith Family Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Educational Scholarships Educational Scholarships | Carson City, NV | $95.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Ethel & Abe Lapides Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Connecticut Food Bank | New Haven, CT | $94.8K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Letort Trust Foundation 600001010 Private foundation · largest grant: The Erie Community Foundation | Mechanicsburg, PA | $93.2K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| John C Enk Char Residual Trust Private foundation · largest grant: The First Church in Belfast | Brooklyn, OH | $90.9K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Campbell Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Hidden Heroes Foundation | Apex, NC | $89K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Monmouth Independence Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Central School District 13j | Monmouth, OR | $83.9K tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| Burnham Foundation Inc #0726729 Nutter Mcclennen & Fish Llp Private foundation · largest grant: Northern Middlesex Regional High School Scholarship Fund | Boston, MA | $83.6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Max L & S Charlene Moxley Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Sterling Medical Center | Sterling, KS | $83.6K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Ambellan Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Bh Care Inc | Pleasant Valley, NY | $82.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Violet G Young Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Arizona Tesla Science Foundation | Des Moines, IA | $79.8K 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.