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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stannard Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Plymouth Endowment Foundation | Wichita, KS | $340K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Mildred Sheffield Wells Char Trust Private foundation · largest grant: St Pauls Episcopal Church | Raleigh, NC | $335K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Joseph and Edward Ryan Memorial Private foundation · largest grant: West Liberty Fire Department | West Liberty, IA | $333K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| First Mid Bancshares Inc First Mid Wealth Management Private foundation · largest grant: Mattoon Sports Complex Inc | Mattoon, IL | $332K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Wr & Floy a Sauey Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Reedsburg Public Library | Baraboo, WI | $332K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Mary Jean and Oliver Travers Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Gbmc | Phoenix, MD | $329K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Woman's Seamen's Friend Society of Ct Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Massachusetts Maritime Academy | New Haven, CT | $328K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| C & K Cunningham Fam Fdn Private foundation · largest grant: Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Eagan, MN | $327K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Son Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Compassion | La Canada Flintridge, CA | $326K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Nabors to Neighbors Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital | Rocky Face, GA | $326K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Dalton-Brand Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Atrium Health Foundation | Charlotte, NC | $326K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Anthony Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Communities Foundation of Texas | Dallas, TX | $321K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Mary Lynn Richardson Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Bon Samaritain Mission Haiti | Greensboro, NC | $319K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Cole Foundation Robert H & Monica M Private foundation · largest grant: University of Tennessee Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $319K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Double-R Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Cuny Grad Center | New York, NY | $317K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Justin R Niklas Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Our Lady of Light Ministries | Cincinnati, OH | $317K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Savings Bank of Danbury Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Catholic Charities of Fairfield Cnty Inc | Danbury, CT | $316K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Mcgehee Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Cystic Fibrosis | Ruston, LA | $315K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Harry Dent Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Dent Neurosciences Research Ctr Inc | Buffalo, NY | $313K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Laposta-Banketas Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: First United Methodist Church | Weirton, WV | $311K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Grace Yang Fong Memorial Scholarship Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Fidelity Charitable | Dallas, TX | $310K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| El & Ruth Torrance Memorial Trust #850600 Private foundation · largest grant: First United Methodist Church | Waco, TX | $307K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Warwick Savings Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties | Warwick, NY | $306K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Robert E Frazier Tri-City Area Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: City of Cumberland Kentucky (#2) | Lexington, KY | $303K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Miriam G Knoll Charitable Fdn 1045000040 Private foundation · largest grant: Community Building Institue of Middletown Inc | Hamilton, OH | $300K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Flow a Living Water Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Mission Resource Network | Sterling, VA | $300K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Mary J Donnelly Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $300K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Daphne Seybolt Culpeper Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Long Island Lutheran High School | New York, NY | $299K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Herak Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Gonzaga University | Priest Lake, ID | $299K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Knight Family Foundation Formerly the Eddy Knight Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Community Foundation of Acadiana | Houston, TX | $296K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| A J Frank Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Regis St Mary Catholic School | Mill City, OR | $295K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ayres Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Central Indiana Community Found | Indianapolis, IN | $292K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Babare Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Mbchc Tree House | Gig Harbor, WA | $290K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| C L Robbins Tuw Private foundation · largest grant: First United Methodist Church | Saint Louis, MO | $286K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Rogers-Wilbur Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Johns Hopkins Hospital | Crownsville, MD | $286K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Harry & Thelma Surrena Memorial Private foundation · largest grant: Children's Center | Sheridan, WY | $285K tax year 2023 | May accept |
| Tammy Stratman Brown Charities Private foundation · largest grant: American Cancer Society | Wentzville, MO | $284K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Coleman Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: 3rd Street Alliance | Conshohocken, PA | $283K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Fugitive Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Downtown Presbyterian Church | Nashville, TN | $282K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Compton Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Church at the Park | Salem, OR | $281K 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.