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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom C Barnsley Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Crane County 4-H Club | Dallas, TX | $64K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Donald W Scott Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: ISU Foundation | Terre Haute, IN | $64K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Margaret Chesley Memorial Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Bellville Volunteer Fire Dept | Bellville, TX | $62.8K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| One in Heart Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Hill Country Bible Church | Austin, TX | $62.1K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Eleos Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Bible Society of Israel | Excelsior, MN | $62K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Paul Hill and Julia Mercer Hill Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Abby Banovz | Herrin, IL | $61.8K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Peace Hill Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: St Paul & St Andrew United Methodist Church | Charles City, VA | $61.4K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Keller Gorman Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Lifepoint Church | Quincy, IL | $61K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Anne and Clint Kibler Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Lekotek of Ga Lekotek of Ga | Smyrna, GA | $60.4K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Rockcares the Norris-Rocaberte Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Episcopal Church of St Peter and St Paul | Los Angeles, CA | $60K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The John W Laidlaw Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Port City Church of Christ | Mobile, AL | $59.8K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Kva Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Lynchburg Grows | Lynchburg, VA | $59.4K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Rose Ladies Aid Society Private foundation · largest grant: Manna From Seven | Terre Haute, IN | $58.6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Marshall County Foundation for Fine Arts Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Church of the Epiphany Church of the Epiphany | Guntersville, AL | $58.6K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Bay Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Desert Mountain Foundation | Bay Village, OH | $58.1K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Wimberg Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Egg Harbor City Economic Development | Galloway, NJ | $58K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Marchant Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Southern Nazareene University | Carrollton, TX | $57.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Landers Family Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Children's Adcovacy Center | Little Rock, AR | $57.2K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Martinson Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Preserve Appleton's Heritage | Appleton, MN | $57K tax year 2023 | May accept |
| Tri-County Telephone Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Pungo Christian Academy | Belhaven, NC | $56.7K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Homer Vinson Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Place of Grace | Red Bay, AL | $56.6K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Edward C Raymund Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: University of Southern California | Richardson, TX | $56.2K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Russell and Marguerite Stephenson Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Tiffin University | Pennington, NJ | $56.1K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Richard Kalvelage Gift Trust James J Mcnally Private foundation · largest grant: Pope John Central Catholic | Neligh, NE | $55.9K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Friends of Kowak Private foundation · largest grant: Kowak Girls Secondary School | Erie, CO | $55.8K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Terrell Foundation First Financial Trust & Asset Mgmt Private foundation · largest grant: Casa for the Cross Timbers Area | Stephenville, TX | $55.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Gregory Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Bb&n School | Osterville, MA | $55.4K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Brown Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: First Baptist Church of Gretna | Gretna, VA | $55.3K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Mary Kathryn Snider Charitable Remainder Unitrust Private foundation · largest grant: French Camp Presbyterian Church | Stapleton, AL | $55K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Kowalski Sausage Co Trust Fund Xxxxx3006 Private foundation · largest grant: The Village Church of Ortonville | Chicago, IL | $55K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Winkle Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Northen Christian Foundation | Lake City, MI | $54.6K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Shetome Corp Fka Katherine S & Farra Alford Corp Private foundation · largest grant: Tates Creek Presbyterian Church | Lexington, KY | $54.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Sea-D Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Ringgold United Methodist Church | Pittsburgh, PA | $53.2K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Hoopman Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Gateway Church | Westerville, OH | $53.2K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Bracy Memorial Trust Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Readfield United Methodist Church | Augusta, ME | $52.7K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Whitney Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: First Presbyterian Church | Port Townsend, WA | $52.7K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Mr and Mrs Robert J Stetson Fdn Private foundation · largest grant: Doctors Without Borders | Dallas, TX | $52.2K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Mark & Kathy Larson Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: St Tim's Church | West Des Moines, IA | $51.7K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| P&N Charitable Foundation Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Grace Chapel | Lincoln, NE | $51.3K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Hutchison Foundation Fairfield National Bank Trustee Private foundation · largest grant: Happy Day Express Inc | Fairfield, IL | $50.9K 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.