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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ac and Penney Hubbard Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Hubbard Family Charitale Fund | Baltimore, MD | $906K tax year 2023 | May accept |
| Washington County Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Washington County Historical Society Inc (stevens Museum) | Salem, IN | $901K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Penland Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Gift of Life Gift of Life | Beaumont, TX | $892K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Incourage Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Wisconsin Historical Foundation Inc | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | $891K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Paul Lauzier Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Royal City Friends of the Library | Ephrata, WA | $883K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Allen E & Patricia M Murray Foundation Trust Private foundation · largest grant: American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders | Syosset, NY | $871K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| United Way of Unicoi County United Way · largest grant: Evergreen Free Will Baptist Church | Erwin, TN | $864K tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| First Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: First Community Church | Columbus, OH | $862K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Druzianich Family Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: City of Hoquiam | Aberdeen, WA | $834K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Armand Hammer Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Grace Christian Academy | Carpinteria, CA | $834K tax year 2022 | May accept |
| Jes Edwards Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Mission India | Fort Worth, TX | $831K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Cleary-Kumm Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Outdoor Recreation Alliance | La Crosse, WI | $829K tax year 2023 | May accept |
| M J Surgala Tr Private foundation · largest grant: Jefferson Educational Society | Erie, PA | $829K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Making a Difference Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: International Medical Relief | Midvale, UT | $828K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Stonecutter Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Rutherford County Habitat for Human | Spindale, NC | $820K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Gregory L Gibson Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Wabash Valley Family Sports Center | Terre Haute, IN | $814K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Wc English Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Patrick Henry Family Services | Lynchburg, VA | $812K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Dawson Heritage Foundation 30535007936 Private foundation · largest grant: Webb City Park & Rec | Pine Bluff, AR | $811K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Clarence E Mulford Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Fryeburg Academy | Fryeburg, ME | $810K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Cutco Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Jamestown Community College Foundation | Olean, NY | $798K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Agape Love Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Mt Zion Prayer Center | Cleveland, TN | $792K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Usg Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: National Merit Scholarship Corporation | Chicago, IL | $786K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Daniel-Mickel Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Christ Church Episcopal School - CCES | Greenville, SC | $779K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Otsego Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Otsego County Sportsplex | Gaylord, MI | $774K tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| Greathouse Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Oklahoma University Foundation | Abilene, TX | $767K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Nettie L and Charles L Wiley Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Rappahannock Community College | Irvington, VA | $766K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Glenn and Jean Harnett Private Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Animal Resource Center | Warren, OH | $765K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Robert & Joan Dircks Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Emmanuel Cancer Foundation | Dunstable, MA | $762K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Orosz Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Catholic Leadership Institute | Orlando, FL | $761K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| James J & Mamie Richardson Perkins Memorial Fund - Private foundation · largest grant: St Pauls Episcopal Church | Raleigh, NC | $754K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Froderman Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Sheltering Wings Center for Women | Terre Haute, IN | $751K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Kinney-Lindstrom Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: N Ia Transition Center | Mason City, IA | $750K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Tom and Jill Lincoln Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Akron Childrens Hospital Foundation | Columbus, OH | $743K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Messner Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: St Jude's Children's Hospital | Northfield, NJ | $742K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Greater Norwich Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Chenango Valley Home | Norwich, NY | $740K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Rita B Keefe Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Giddo Simmons Ministries | Belleville, IL | $733K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Bmi-Rupp Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Catholic Relief Services | Ridgefield, NJ | $724K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Union Savings Bank Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Ann's Place Inc | Danbury, CT | $718K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Joseph L K Snyder Private foundation · largest grant: Franklin & Marshall College | Pittsburgh, PA | $708K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Cornelius Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Franciscan Foundation for the Holy Land | Zionsville, IN | $704K 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.