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 White Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Providence Performing Arts Center | Cranston, RI | $996K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| United Way of Licking County Inc United Way · largest grant: Behavioral Healthcare Partners of Central Ohio Inc | Newark, OH | $995K tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| The Devlin Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Irish Arts Center | New York, NY | $994K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| United Way of Logan County Inc United Way · largest grant: Rtc Services | Bellefontaine, OH | $982K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Union County Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: South Arkansas Historical Preservation Society | El Dorado, AR | $982K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Ruth H & Warren a Ellsworth Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Clark University | Worcester, MA | $981K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Comer Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Auburn University | Birmingham, AL | $976K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Mary S & David C Corbin Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens Inc | Fairlawn, OH | $974K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Covia Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Say Yes Cleveland Scholarship Inc Fund | Independence, OH | $974K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Northern Bank & Trust Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Heading Home Inc | Woburn, MA | $971K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Friends of the Mennello Museum of American Art | New York, NY | $968K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Menemsha Family Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Handel & Haydn Society | Chicago, IL | $968K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Tomson Family Foundation Trust Private foundation · largest grant: St Olaf College | Mason City, IA | $966K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Encova Foundation of Ohio Private foundation · largest grant: The Ohio State University | Columbus, OH | $965K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Schleyer Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Drexel University | Rye Beach, NH | $964K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Anaheim Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County and the Inland Empire Inc | Anaheim, CA | $962K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Atl Fdn-W Peters Main Private foundation · largest grant: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Inc | Saint Louis, MO | $957K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Penn Treaty Special Service District Private foundation · largest grant: Northern Liberties Na | Philadelphia, PA | $952K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Robert C Vance Char Fdn Private foundation · largest grant: New Britain Museum of American Art | Dallas, TX | $946K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Community Foundation of Otsego County Inc Community foundation · largest grant: The Buttonwood Foundation | Springfield Center, NY | $944K tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| The John J Leidy Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Baltimore Alliance for Careers in Healthcare | Towson, MD | $940K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Harkness Foundation for Dance Inc Private foundation · largest grant: 92nd STREET Y | New York, NY | $933K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| United Way of Rock River Valley United Way · largest grant: YWCA of Rockford | Rockford, IL | $932K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Hultquist Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Chautauqua Institution | Jamestown, NY | $925K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Colonial Federal Savings Bank Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Quincy Community Action Programs | Peabody, MA | $924K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| New Hampshire Children's Health Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Organization for Refugee and Immigrant Success | Concord, NH | $918K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| St John United Way United Way · largest grant: Second Harvest Food Bank of Gno | Reserve, LA | $916K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Jane S Heman Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Spectrum | Stevensville, MT | $910K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Tozer Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Foundation for Bayport Public Library | Lake Elmo, MN | $908K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Wilton and Effie Hebert Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Girls Haven | Beaumont, TX | $908K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Ac and Penney Hubbard Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Hubbard Family Charitale Fund | Baltimore, MD | $906K tax year 2023 | May accept |
| Centre County United Way United Way · largest grant: Centre County Youth Services Bureau | State College, PA | $900K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| St Louis Cardinals Community Fund Community foundation · largest grant: Big Brother Big Sisters of Eastern Mo | St Louis, MO | $897K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Adams Family Foundation of Nora Springs Iowa Private foundation · largest grant: Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Wilmington, DE | $896K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| United Way of the Ohio Valley Inc United Way · largest grant: Boulware Mission | Owensboro, KY | $894K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Wheeler Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Fora Health Inc | Vancouver, WA | $890K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Weber Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Columbus Catholic Schools | Marshfield, WI | $885K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| United Way of Miami County Ohio United Way · largest grant: Family Abuse Center | Troy, OH | $882K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Otter Tail Power Company Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Greater Bemidji | Fergus Falls, MN | $882K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| M W Murphy Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Tulane University | El Dorado, AR | $881K tax year 2025 | 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.