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 Annie and Mark Bates Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Columbus Symphony | Naples, FL | $300K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Mays Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Baylor University | Amarillo, TX | $300K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Running Deer Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Wellesley Village Church | Needham, MA | $298K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Palmer Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Southern Stairs | Carmel, IN | $288K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| William F & Lynn D Gauss Fdn Private foundation · largest grant: Duke University Health System | Pittsburgh, PA | $280K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Rogersslater Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Camp Grier | Bonaire, GA | $280K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| O'rourke Schof Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra | Fort Wayne, IN | $275K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Llandaff Family Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Sigma Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation | Easton, MD | $274K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Ross Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Land Institute | Kansas City, MO | $261K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Dixie Starnes Wenger Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston | San Antonio, TX | $260K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Jacob & Sophie Rice Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Benedictine Hospital | New York, NY | $258K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Daniels Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: St Margaret School | Berwyn, PA | $254K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Lee and Debbie Stuart Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Northstar Foundation | Lincoln, NE | $251K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Lilly Christy Busch Hermann Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Missouri Botanical Garden | St Louis, MO | $248K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Frye Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Allen Jackson Ministries | Seneca, MO | $245K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Ross Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: United Way Lackawanna & Wayne Counties | Philadelphia, PA | $239K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| ELSIE P AND LUCIUS B McCOWAN PRIVATE FOUNDATION Private foundation · largest grant: Outdoor U Inc | Elma, NY | $238K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Mick and Sandy Lee Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Calvary Lutheran Church | Wayzata, MN | $236K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Freeman Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Sonia Nabeta Foundation | Tampa, FL | $231K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Florence Rogers Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Methodist University | Fayetteville, NC | $230K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Hyde Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Old Sturbridge Village | Southbridge, MA | $230K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Robinson Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: California State University Fullerton Philanthropic Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $228K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Helmle-Shaw Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Multiple Sclerosis Society | Bacliff, TX | $226K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Essendant Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: City of Hope | Deerfield, IL | $223K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| D a Biglane Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Cathedral School | Natchez, MS | $222K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Snow Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Community Foundation of the Florida Keys | Marathon, FL | $222K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Robert Sonsteng Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Benson Public Schools | Benson, MN | $216K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Darrell and Patricia Steagall Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Holy Angels | Gastonia, NC | $211K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Hazen B Hinman Sr Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Rome Health Foundation | Rome, NY | $208K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Mcintyreb D & J E Mcintyre Fdn - Eq Private foundation · largest grant: Trinity Episcopal Church | Chicago, IL | $206K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Richard & Mary Morrison Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Feel Good Foundation | Chicago, IL | $201K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Burdette Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Trinity Episcopal Church | Pass Christian, MS | $201K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Mercury Aircraft Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Taylor Health Center | Hammondsport, NY | $200K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Whalley Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: First Presbyterian Church of Naples | Windber, PA | $199K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| W Stephenson Fnd Private foundation · largest grant: Medina County Sheriff's Office | Columbus, OH | $195K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Robert C and Susan M Savage Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Mom's House | Toledo, OH | $190K tax year 2023 | May accept |
| Frank J Lewis Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: St Juliana Catholic Church | Tequesta, FL | $189K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Kenneth S Moore and Arletta E Moore Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Prophetstown Park District | Geneseo, IL | $184K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Walden Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: River's Edge Methodist Church | Arnolds Park, IA | $183K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Jeannine Y Francis Charitable Foundation Trust Private foundation · largest grant: The Big Green Foundation | Huntington, WV | $182K 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.