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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glore Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Arts Council of Big Sky | West Boxford, MA | $433K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Endless Hope Private Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: St Constantine & Helen Church | Dallas, TX | $427K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| South Madison Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Pendleton First United Methodist Church | Pendleton, IN | $426K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Orrion and Edith Barger Memorial Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Chamberlain School District Foundat | Chamberlain, SD | $425K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Evah C Cray Residuary Charitable Trust Sawmill Trust Company Trustee Private foundation · largest grant: Evah C Cray Historical Home Museum | Sioux Falls, SD | $423K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Salt of the Earth Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: World Hope International Inc | Sioux Falls, SD | $420K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Apricity Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Claremont Institute | Conroe, TX | $416K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Charter Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Camp Viola Inc | Orlando, FL | $404K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Culpepper Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: American Endowment Foundation | Canton, OH | $404K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Nycm Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Friends of Bassett | Edmeston, NY | $403K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Paul B Greetin and Beryl S Greetin Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Elwyn | Downingtown, PA | $403K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Harding Educational and Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Greater Boston Food Bank | Chicago, IL | $398K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Albert Schenk III & Kathleen H Schenk Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Oglebay Foundation Inc | Wheeling, WV | $396K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| John P & Lawrence J Giacoletto Fnd Private foundation · largest grant: Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | Marion, IA | $395K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Galvan Family Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Our Lady of Victory | Victoria, TX | $392K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Roger & Violet Noreen Char Trust Private foundation · largest grant: The Children's Theatre Company | Milwaukee, WI | $391K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Pipestone Give Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Feeding South Dakota | Brandon, SD | $386K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Pioneer Bank Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Hudson Valley Community College Foundation | Albany, NY | $386K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Mcgrath-Spellman Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Seton Hill University | Sanibel, FL | $386K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| West Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Black Tornado Club Inc | Jacksonville, OR | $377K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Brennan Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Holy Spirit Catholic Church (faith Direct) | Cutchogue, NY | $377K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Walske Charitable Foundation Steven C Walske Et Al Trustees Private foundation · largest grant: San Francisco Ballet | Boston, MA | $375K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Stultz Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Martha Jefferson Hospital Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | $373K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Burgess Family Charitable Private foundation · largest grant: Mid Tn Christian School | Murfreesboro, TN | $369K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Joullian Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Casady School | Oklahoma City, OK | $369K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Robert C Hoffman Tw Charitable Private foundation · largest grant: Young Womens Christian Association | Pittsburgh, PA | $368K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Rachuba Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Freres Franciscains Conventuals | Eldersburg, MD | $368K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| D3 Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Water4Wildlife Trust | Houston, TX | $368K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| William E Schmidt Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Sarasota Opera Association | Evansville, IN | $365K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Beaverkill Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: St Peter's Church | Liberty, NY | $365K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Harriet and Jerry Dempsey Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Esther Kaikai Memorial Outreach | Dallas, TX | $364K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Behmann Brothers Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Texas A&m Agrilife Extension Service | Corpus Christi, TX | $364K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Creamer Family Foundation Inc (fka J Fletcher Creamer Foundation) Private foundation · largest grant: Hnmc Foundation | Waldwick, NJ | $362K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Tingley Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Destiny Rescue USA Inc | Jefferson, OR | $362K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Dudley Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Performing Arts Foundation Inc | Wausau, WI | $362K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Blend Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Crossroads School | San Antonio, TX | $360K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ann Louise Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Next Step Foundation | Mechanicsburg, PA | $355K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Cost of Discipleship Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Abide Network | Omaha, NE | $350K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Dew and Lily Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Nlvc | Vernon, CA | $349K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Womack Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Big Brothers Big Sisters Danville | Chatham, VA | $349K 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.