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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helios Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Center for Process Studies | Neenah, WI | $690K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Community Foundation of Greene Coun Community foundation · largest grant: County of Greene | Waynesburg, PA | $686K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Millbrook Tribute Garden Private foundation · largest grant: Dutchess Day School | Millbrook, NY | $686K 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 |
| Dan Cameron Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Exodus Ensemble | Wilmington, NC | $685K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Community Foundation of Chippewa Co Community foundation · largest grant: Chippewa Falls Parks Rec Forestry | Chippewa Falls, WI | $681K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Idaho Power Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: The Salvation Army Boise Corps | Boise, ID | $679K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Howard Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Perc Inc | Boston, MA | $679K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Max J & Winnie S Rosenshein Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Children's Future International Inc | New York, NY | $678K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The William H - John G - Emma Scott Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Christ Church School | Richmond, VA | $673K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Darrell K Cales Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Greenbrier West High School | Rainelle, WV | $667K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Joseph & Mercedes Mcmicking Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Save Our Allies | San Francisco, CA | $665K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| United Way of Bristol Tn-Va Inc United Way · largest grant: Girls Inc | Bristol, TN | $662K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| George E Coleman Jr Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Donors Trust | New Canaan, CT | $656K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| United Way of South Mississippi United Way · largest grant: Catholic Charities of South Ms | Gulfport, MS | $656K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Andrew J Knuth Family Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Operation Hope | Weston, CT | $656K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Donald & Sylvia Robinson Family Private foundation · largest grant: Jewish Community Center of Greater Pgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $656K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Bull Henry W Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Nyc Dance Alliance Foundation Inc | Eagan, MN | $652K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| E W Hallett Charitable Tr Ua Private foundation · largest grant: City of Crosby | Eagan, MN | $649K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Appleby Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Asheville Art Museum | Sarasota, FL | $649K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Louetta M Cowden Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: METROPOLITAN ARTS COUNCIL OF GREATER KC dba ARTSKC | Dallas, TX | $647K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| First Fed Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Peninsula College | Port Angeles, WA | $643K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Deatley Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Boys & Girls Clubs | Lewiston, ID | $636K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| 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 |
| Walter O Caldwell Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Community School for the Arts | Fort Smith, AR | $633K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Rockland Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: chucks pups | Suffern, NY | $633K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Karl & Georgia Martin Sranna Belle Flynn Karl & June Martin Jr Fdn Private foundation · largest grant: Francis Tuttle Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | $633K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| United Way of the River Cities Inc United Way · largest grant: C-H Coalition for Homeless | Huntington, WV | $632K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Ejmp Fund for Philanthropy Private foundation · largest grant: Dr Martin Luther King Jr Comm Cent | Riverside, RI | $630K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Robert Mclean Foundation Trust Private foundation · largest grant: New England Animal Health | Springfield, NJ | $629K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Roxie and Azad Joseph Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Kidzone Museum | Reno, NV | $625K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Cianbro Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Bangor Region YMCA | Pittsfield, ME | $620K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Peter and Mary Levin Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Ohio Justice and Policy Center | Cincinnati, OH | $620K 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 |
| Carl Marshall Reeves and Mildred Almen Reeves Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Umass Memorial Foundation (u Mass Medical School) | Fenton, MO | $617K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| C Spire Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Friends of Russell C Davis Planetarium | Ridgeland, MS | $617K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Priscilla Alden Uwo Private foundation · largest grant: The Mclean Hospital Corporation | Dallas, TX | $616K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Verl I Brooks Scholarship Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Rivoli Fire Protection District | Galesburg, IL | $607K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Kitty M Perkins Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Hastings Museum Foundation Inc | Cambridge, NE | $605K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Dimick Foundation John M Lynham Jr Trustee Private foundation · largest grant: Arena Stage | Bethesda, MD | $605K 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.