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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laemmle Theatres Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Cinema Foundation Inc | Los Angeles, CA | $116K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Marvin Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Las Patronas | Wilmington, DE | $113K tax year 2023 | May accept |
| The Larry and Nancy Pantirer Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Jewish Education Center | Short Hills, NJ | $112K tax year 2023 | May accept |
| Madison Investments Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Goodman Community Center | Madison, WI | $111K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Taco Johns Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra | St Louis Park, MN | $110K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Robert and Betty Meyer Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Meyer Theater | Green Bay, WI | $110K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| W Glen Boyd Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Kenton Action Planharper's Playground | Portland, OR | $109K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Mid-Del Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition | Harrington, DE | $105K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Rich Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Avon Theatre Film Center Inc | Stamford, CT | $103K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Riehm Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Freedom Alliance | Mount Pleasant, SC | $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 |
| Webster Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Boys and Girls Club | Ripon, WI | $99.8K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Leopardo Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Covenant Living Communities and Services | Hoffman Estates, IL | $98.2K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Community Synogogue | Merrick, NY | $97.8K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Tarr Charitable Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation | Sarasota, FL | $95.2K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Lawrence Model Lodging Houses Trust Donald E Vaughan Et Al Trustees Private foundation · largest grant: Caritas Communities | Boston, MA | $94.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Sylvester and Stanhope Foster Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Childrens Hospital Dartmouth Hitchcock | Concord, NH | $94K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Vick Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Purple Heart Homes | Old Greenwich, CT | $93.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Preferred Mutual Insurance Company Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Norwich YMCA | Norwich, NY | $92.1K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Powell Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Chamber Music Northwest | Portland, OR | $90.3K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| North Dakota Masonic Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: National Guard Association of North Dakota | Fargo, ND | $89.4K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Fall River Women's Union Private foundation · largest grant: Thomas Chew Memorial Bg Club | Fall River, MA | $87.1K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Joan W Jenkins Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Salisbury University Foundation | Ocean City, MD | $86.4K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Parrish Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: San Antonio Livestock Exposition Inc | Bulverde, TX | $86.2K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Chilanta Community Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: National Veterans Art Museum | Chicago, IL | $85K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Linda and Simon Eyles Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Md Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | $84.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Cobb Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Montana State University | Great Falls, MT | $84.4K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Gornick Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation | Gaylord, MI | $83.3K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Henry & Tommy Lehman Charitable Foundati Private foundation · largest grant: Lee County Tx Veterans Association | Giddings, TX | $83.1K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The O'neill Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Archbishops Annual Appeal | Peachtree City, GA | $82K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Chernick Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: The Bellin Health Foundation | Oneida, WI | $80.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| First Seacoast Community Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Cooperative Alliance for SeaCoast Transformation | Dover, NH | $80K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Baumgardt Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Rose Hulman Inst of Technology | Zionsville, IN | $79.6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Felterman Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Dup 15q Alliance | Patterson, LA | $78.7K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Henry V and Frances W Christenson Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: 3) Kent City Schools | Akron, OH | $78.4K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Butzel Long Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Kids in Need Foundation | Detroit, MI | $76.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Dolores J & Robert A Bochatey Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Cristo Rey St Viator Prep High School | Lakewood, CO | $75K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Southeastern Bank Community Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Brantley County Family Connection | Darien, GA | $75K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Frantzman Scott Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: 4 Paws for Ability | Scottsdale, AZ | $75K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Busch Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Navy Seal Museum | Fort Pierce, FL | $73.2K 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.