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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Marie and Brian Mccarthy Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: St Agatha-St James Church | Boston, MA | $700K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ike Nizam Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Mission San Diego | Brentwood, TN | $698K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Harry and Violet Turner 95 Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Emmanuel Christian Academy | Springfield, OH | $692K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Anne S Richardson Fund Xxxxx3004 Private foundation · largest grant: Ridgefield Playhouse for Movies and the | Chicago, IL | $685K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The John H Schnatter Family Foundation Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Innerscience Research Fund | Anchorage, KY | $678K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Abc Charities Formerly Indianapolis Ade Charities Inc Private foundation · largest grant: International Cooperating Ministries | Indianapolis, IN | $678K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Capstone Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Union Rescue Mission | Santa Monica, CA | $676K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Mccarty Cheney Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Helping Hands Ministries Inc | Austin, TX | $671K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Leo Daniel Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Mary Foundation | Kerrville, TX | $665K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Wm McNally Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Children's Zoo at Celebration Square | Saginaw, MI | $651K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| 3 Rivers Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Blessed Hope Baptist Church | Kennewick, WA | $644K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Grinnell Area Arts Council | Grinnell, IA | $639K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| The Southeast Virginia Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Ctr Cycle for Survival | Chesapeake, VA | $636K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Vermilion Healthcare Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Osf | Danville, IL | $635K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Robert & Polly Dunn Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Path to Hope Inc | Brookhaven, GA | $630K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Catholic Human Services Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Make-a-Wish New Jersey | Ringoes, NJ | $626K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Nan H Altmayer Charitable Trust Regions Bank Trustee Private foundation · largest grant: Donors Chooseorg | Mobile, AL | $617K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Banknewport Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Rhode Island Community Food Bank | Newport, RI | $614K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Kenosis Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: World Vision | Taylor, MS | $612K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Bennett Thrasher Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Friends of Fam Inc | Atlanta, GA | $608K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Community Foundation of Dunn County Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Dunn County Department of Human Services | Menomonie, WI | $607K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Stephens Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Msu Foundation | Wichita Falls, TX | $600K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Samuel L Phillips Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Mitchell County Development | Spruce Pine, NC | $600K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Charleys Kids Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Casa Hogar Friends of | Columbus, OH | $597K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley Inc United Way · largest grant: Congregational Community Action Project | Winchester, VA | $596K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Ezell Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Inner City Ministry | Nashville, TN | $595K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Kendel H Kennedy Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Naples Botanical Garden | Naples, FL | $591K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Rite-Hite Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: YMCA - Angola in | Milwaukee, WI | $589K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Wt Morgan III Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: American Heart Association | Tampa, FL | $585K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Carter Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: University of Charleston | Parkersburg, WV | $581K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Alvin & Lucy Owsley Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Houston Ballet | Houston, TX | $581K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The New England Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Boston Symphony Orchestra | Chestnut Hill, MA | $575K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable & Educational Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Lifepoint Church | Arkadelphia, AR | $571K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Tartaglino Richards Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Flying T Club | Dallas, TX | $571K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Frank J Antun Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Paws of War Inc | Carle Place, NY | $569K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Overlake Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Turning Point | Victoria, TX | $569K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Double Eagle Foundation 4191-06-43 Private foundation · largest grant: The Holton-Arms School | Philadelphia, PA | $568K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Finn Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Meals on Wheels Walker County | New Waverly, TX | $565K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Homan Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Xavier University | Norwood, OH | $564K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Anchored Support Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Bay Lake Missionary Baptist | Groveland, FL | $562K 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.