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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Hobart and William Smith Colleges | Boston, MA | $156M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Oklahoma City Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Stafford Air and Space Museum Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | $68.4M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| The Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Richmond, VA | $64.4M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| The Community Foundation of Sarasota Co Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Sarasota, FL | $44.2M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Say Yes Buffalo Scholarship Inc | Buffalo, NY | $39.2M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Erie Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Erie City Mission | Erie, PA | $25.8M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Central New York Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Manlius Pebble Hill School | Syracuse, NY | $25.2M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts Community foundation · largest grant: Front Porch Arts Collective of Boston | Springfield, MA | $24.4M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| American Express Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Common Purpose Charitable Trust | New York, NY | $23.2M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Rasmuson Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Anchorage Community Land Trust | Anchorage, AK | $17.7M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Alabama Power Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Community Food Bank of Central Alabama | Birmingham, AL | $16.2M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Essex County Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Root Ns Inc | Beverly, MA | $14.4M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Mid Shore Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Um Memorial Hospital Foundation Inc | Easton, MD | $10.7M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| The Connecticut Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Children's Community School | Waterbury, CT | $10.6M tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| Eqt Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: National Financial Services (jp Morgan Chase Bank) | Canonsburg, PA | $6.26M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Lg&e and Ku Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Association of Community Ministries Inc | Louisville, KY | $4.25M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Ben & Jerry's Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Tides Foundation | South Burlington, VT | $4.22M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| JM McDonald Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Young Mens Christian Association Cortland | Wilmington, DE | $1.68M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Martha Ellen Tye Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Marshall County Arts & Culture Alliance | Marshalltown, IA | $1.03M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Richard S Shineman Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Oswego Health (2-Year Pledge) | Oswego, NY | $923K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Easthampton Savings Bank Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: United Way of Franklin and Hampshire Region | Easthampton, MA | $522K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Athens Federal Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Tennessee Wesleyan University | Athens, TN | $314K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Alexander and Marjorie Hover Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Coxsackie Area Food Pantry | Germantown, NY | $303K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Beth E Reinhart Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Rrmr School District Athletic Department | Mason City, IA | $174K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| 2006 Edward S Rosenblum Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Snyder County Libraries Inc | Sunbury, PA | $117K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Tsb Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: United Way of Broome County | Spencer, NY | $109K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Muriel E and Edward C Wachter Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: People's Library of New Kensington & Lower Burrell | Lower Burrell, PA | $101K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Linda Hall Library Trusts Private foundation · largest grant: Linda Hall Library Foundation | Kansas City, MO | $1M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Stark County Law Library Association Private foundation · largest grant: Stark County Law Library | Canton, OH | $45.2K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Latah County Free Library District Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Latah County Library District | Moscow, ID | $33K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Atlanta, GA | $173M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Dallas Jewish Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc | Dallas, TX | $54.7M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Venice Theatre Inc | Venice, FL | $46.7M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Community Foundation of North Texas (tax Community foundation · largest grant: Saving Hope Animal Rescue Fund | Fort Worth, TX | $45.3M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Indiana University Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | $37.5M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Beaufort County School District | N Charleston, SC | $28.1M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Dane G Hansen Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Dane G Hansen Scholarship Program | Logan, KS | $27.8M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Roy J Carver Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: University of Iowa Foundation | Muscatine, IA | $16.5M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Cannon Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Cabarrus Cooperative Christian Ministry Inc | Concord, NC | $14.6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| York County Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Community Connections for Children | York, PA | $9.43M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
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.