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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara B Winthrop Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Manchester Public Library | Boston, MA | $278K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Trust for the Meditation Process Private foundation · largest grant: Georgetown University | Edina, MN | $277K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| J Irving & Jane L England Charitable Trusta Molloy & F Russellco-Trustees Private foundation · largest grant: West Brookfield Parentteacher Group | Worcester, MA | $276K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Joe B Foster Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: YMCA of Greater Houston | Houston, TX | $275K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Barrett Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: St Mary's University | San Antonio, TX | $272K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Elisha Leavenworth Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: University of Ct Waterbury University of Ct Waterbury | Middlebury, CT | $270K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| For the Future Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Summit Church PR | Durango, CO | $270K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Alfred Quimby Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Town of Sandwich Recreation Program | Center Sandwich, NH | $269K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Dickey Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: First Baptist Church | Greensboro, GA | $262K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Ivakota Assoc Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Alive Inc | Richmond, VA | $261K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Paul & Norma Schaumburg Charitable Private foundation · largest grant: Milford Firefighters Association | Milford, IL | $259K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Haugh Family Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Worcester County Humane Society | Laurel, MD | $259K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| James a & Juliet L Davis Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Reno County Food Bank | Hutchinson, KS | $259K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Fine Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: St Martin De Porres Catholic Church | Metairie, LA | $258K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Juanita Parker Corbin Charitable Tr Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texa Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas Foundation | Port Neches, TX | $257K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Knaebel Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Rehope Farms | Paola, KS | $256K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Pemco Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Independent Colleges of Washington | Seattle, WA | $255K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Rugby Street Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Jupiter Medical Center Foundation Inc | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | $254K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Smallpage Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Bastion Community of Resilence | Harahan, LA | $254K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Northwest Community Bank Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Northwestern Connecticut YMCA | Winsted, CT | $253K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Tw Carolyn King Ragan Private foundation · largest grant: Second Ponce De Leon Baptist Church | Saint Louis, MO | $253K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| John a & Marlene L Boll Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Project Dance Foundation | St Clair Shores, MI | $253K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| F B Hazard-Gen Charity Fd Private foundation · largest grant: Sojourner House Inc | Dallas, TX | $253K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Albany Mutual Telephone Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Holy Family School | Albany, MN | $251K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Timothy 617 Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Vanderbilt University Hospital | Brentwood, TN | $250K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Francis J and Edith Jackson Founda Security National Trust Company Private foundation · largest grant: Catholic Charities West Virginia | Wheeling, WV | $250K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Owen Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Illinois State University Foundation | Bloomington, IL | $250K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Link Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: New Hope Ministries | Camp Hill, PA | $249K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Richard C Munroe Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Gadsden Wellness | Havana, FL | $248K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Battram Community Fund Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Selinsgrove Area School District | Middleburg, PA | $248K tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| Kari and Fred Barton Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: University of Notre Dame | North Palm Beach, FL | $248K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Kittenbrink Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Pittsburgh Behavorial Services | Pittsburgh, PA | $247K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Louis W Baehr and Dolpha Baehr Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: My Fathers House Community Services Inc | Paola, KS | $247K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Catherine Kennedy Home Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: YWCA Grandparents' Network | Wilmington, NC | $244K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Nathan Foundation Inc Ima Co Robert S Private foundation · largest grant: Salisbury University Foundation Inc | Cambridge, MD | $243K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Carl & Cassandra Segal Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Fractured Atlas | Pottersville, NJ | $242K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Risdal Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Boys and Girls Club of Springfield | Springfield, MO | $242K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Hope Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Gallatin Valley Land Trust | Riverside, RI | $241K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Rocky Mount Community Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Rocky Mount Community Develop Fdn | Rocky Mount, NC | $240K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Lsb Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Uni Foundation | Reinbeck, IA | $239K 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.