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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell & Costello Family Foundation Inc # 0736264 Private foundation · largest grant: Evan School Foundation | Boston, MA | $48.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Leonetticarlson Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Womens Council Cma | Shaker Heights, OH | $45.3K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| South Story Bank Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: United Way of Story County | Huxley, IA | $44.6K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Frances & Jane S Lausche Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Slovenska Pristava | Richmond Hts, OH | $40.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Marion W Rich Fund Private foundation · largest grant: United Church of Norwood | Dallas, TX | $39.9K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Good Sower Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Good Fruit Church | Laurel, MD | $39.7K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Elam-Davison Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Elam-Davison Memorial Tr (cemetery) Elam-Davison Memorial Tr (cemetery) | Andalusia, AL | $38.6K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| G & H Bierlein Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: St Lorenz Evg Lutheran Church | Pittsburgh, PA | $38K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Simmons Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Institute for Global Outreach | Cincinnati, OH | $37.8K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Berry Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: First Presbyterian Church | Sapulpa, OK | $37.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Dennis J Smith Legacy Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Bishop Mc Namera | Kankakee, IL | $37.3K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Freestate Community Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Auburn Community Center | Topeka, KS | $37.2K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Give to Life Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Youth with a Mission | Fort Worth, TX | $36.7K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Tsudis Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral | Pittsburgh, PA | $35.1K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| W R Meadows Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Judson University | Hampshire, IL | $33.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| BK Bryant Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Community Foundation for Independence | Columbia, IL | $32K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Delaware County Medical Society Public Health Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Chespenn | Phoenixville, PA | $30.4K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Julie Favrot Vickers Family Fund Private foundation · largest grant: University of Texas at Austin | Atlanta, GA | $30.3K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Boller Thomas Foundation of Oregon Private foundation · largest grant: Akron Christian Reform Church | Eagan, MN | $29.2K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Robert and Bess Cook Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Capuchin Soup Kitchen | Bingham Farms, MI | $28.2K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Cousineau Family Charity Private foundation · largest grant: St Hugo Church and School | Bloomfield Hills, MI | $27.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| O'brien Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Our Lady of Victory Cathedral | Refugio, TX | $25.8K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Ltd Found Private foundation · largest grant: St Joseph's Catholic Church | Bloomington, MN | $24.6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Lon a Smith Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Westbrook Congregational Church | Westbrook, CT | $24.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Albregts Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Holy Family Catholic Church | Sun Prairie, WI | $20.9K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Arirang Community Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Chung Ang University Alumni Assoc | Garden Grove, CA | $20K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Oliver and Evelyn Smith Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: East Tn Historical Society | Knoxville, TN | $18K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Donald and Betty Burke Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Voice of Deliverance | Bristol, VA | $17.8K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Hughes Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Developmental Therapy Center | South Point, OH | $16K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Redstone Summit Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Franklin & Marshall College | Cashiers, NC | $15.4K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Patricia & J Harvey Graves Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: St Pauls Episcopal Church | Dallas, TX | $15.1K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Kambeseles Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Gochurch Assumption Windham Nc | Brooklyn, NY | $12.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Life Ministries International Private foundation · largest grant: International Organization of Good Templars Nursery and Primary School | Richmond, VA | $11.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Crawford Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Trinity Baptist Church | Baton Rouge, LA | $11.2K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Birdie Hartsough Frey Memorial Fund Xxxxx2003 Private foundation · largest grant: St Lukes Episcopal Church | Chicago, IL | $11.1K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Weston F Jr and Dorothy C Conley Family Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Emmanuel United Methodist Church | Lancaster, VA | $8.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Puckett Serves Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Christmas Fish Fries | Flowood, MS | $8.34K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Charles Mccamic Foundation Tr Uw Private foundation · largest grant: American Red Cross - Wheelingohio County Chapter | Wheeling, WV | $5.32K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Charter School Growth Fund | Austin, TX | $164M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Rees-Jones Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Children's Medical Center Foundation | Dallas, TX | $104M 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.