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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Peter and Elizabeth C Tower Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Power of Place Learning Communitites | Getzville, NY | $11.6M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Community Foundation of North Louisiana Community foundation · largest grant: Volunteers of America of North Louisiana | Shreveport, LA | $11.5M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Walter and Elise Haas Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Californians for Justice Education Fund Inc Fbo Youth Organize California | San Francisco, CA | $11.5M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Hutchinson Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation | Hutchinson, KS | $10.9M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Field Foundation of Illinois Private foundation · largest grant: YWCA Northwestern Illinois | Chicago, IL | $10.8M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Community Foundation of Snohomish County Community foundation · largest grant: Volunteers of America WWA | Everett, WA | $10.7M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Baptist Community Ministries Private foundation · largest grant: Agenda for Children | New Orleans, LA | $10.6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Douglas County Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Ku Endowment | Lawrence, KS | $10.5M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| The Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore Inc | Baltimore, MD | $10.4M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County Community foundation · largest grant: The Handley Board of Trustees | Harrisonburg, VA | $10.2M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| The Community Foundation of Frederick County Maryland Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Frederick Health Hospital Inc | Frederick, MD | $9.69M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| The Mary Morton Parsons Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts | Richmond, VA | $9.54M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The John R Oishei Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Education Collaborative of Wny Inc | Buffalo, NY | $9.47M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Boyd Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: University of Tennessee Foundation | Knoxville, TN | $9.41M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Lehigh Valley Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Lehigh Valley Hospital | Allentown, PA | $9.4M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Sierra Institute for Community and Environment | Truckee, CA | $9.33M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| The Kelvin & Eleanor Smith Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Cleveland Museum of Art | Cleveland, OH | $9.28M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Community Foundation of Henderson County Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Pardee Hospital Foundation Inc | Hendersonville, NC | $9.23M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Scarlett Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Lipscomb University | Nashville, TN | $9.21M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Archdiocese of Ladepartment of Catholic Schools | Los Angeles, CA | $9.17M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Community Foundation of Northern IL Community foundation · largest grant: Community Grants Annual Grant Pass-Thru | Rockford, IL | $9.13M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Wayne County Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Downtown Arts Theater Inc | Wooster, OH | $9.09M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Door County Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Door County Medical Center Foundation | Sturgeon Bay, WI | $9.05M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| 8020 Foundation Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Warsaw Community Schools | Fort Wayne, IN | $8.93M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Athens Area Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Extra Special People Inc | Athens, GA | $8.83M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Harvey E Najim Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: San Antonio Metropolitan Ministry | San Antonio, TX | $8.82M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The James J and Joan a Gardner Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center | Cincinnati, OH | $8.7M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Beatrice P Delany Char Tr Xxxxx7003 Private foundation · largest grant: Illinois Institute of Technology | Chicago, IL | $8.58M tax year 2023 | May accept |
| Community Foundation of W Georgia Community foundation · largest grant: Jewish National Fund Inc | Carrollton, GA | $8.56M tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| The Brinson Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: St John's Health Foundation | Chicago, IL | $8.48M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Sfs Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium | Sioux Falls, SD | $8.42M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Community Foundation of Anne Arundel Co Community foundation · largest grant: Severn School | Annapolis, MD | $8.28M tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| Stanislaus Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Center for Human Services | Modesto, CA | $8.27M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Joe C Davis Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | Nashville, TN | $8.21M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Alphawood Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Soas (school of Oriental and African Studies) | Chicago, IL | $8.09M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The John a Moran Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Palm Beach, FL | $8M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Walker Area Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Uniteus Inc | Jasper, AL | $7.96M tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| Benwood Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise | Chattanooga, TN | $7.89M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Saint Lukes Foundation of Cleveland Ohio Private foundation · largest grant: Burten Bell Carr Development Inc (bbc) | Cleveland, OH | $7.88M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Tiger Baron Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Vermont Community Foundation | New York, NY | $7.84M tax year 2024 | 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.