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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: The Fayette Education Foundation | Lexington, KY | $26.9M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Fairfield County's Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Mothers Against Drunk Driving | Norwalk, CT | $26.9M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Holla School | Wilsonville, OR | $20.5M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ge Aerospace Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Family Health International (fhi 360) | Norwalk, CT | $15.3M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ventura County Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Food Share Inc | Camarillo, CA | $13.9M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| The Alaska Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Alaska Family Services | Anchorage, AK | $13.6M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Grand Haven Christian School | Grand Haven, MI | $11.8M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Hugh J Andersen Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Lutheran Social Service of Mn | Bayport, MN | $11.3M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Montana Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Southeastern Montana Development Corporation | Helena, MT | $10.8M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Greater Worcester Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Boys & Girls Club of Worcester | Worcester, MA | $9.46M tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Tides Foundation | New London, CT | $8.2M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Community Foundation of Howard County Community foundation · largest grant: Kokomo Rescue Mission | Kokomo, IN | $4.68M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Northern New York Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Watertown Family YMCA | Watertown, NY | $4.48M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Onion Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Momentum Conservation | Auburn, ME | $4.38M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The William G Pomeroy Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Central New York Community Foundation | Syracuse, NY | $4.21M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Independence Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Pennsylvania Association of Non- Profit Organizations | Philadelphia, PA | $3.96M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Ann Jackson Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Casa Del Herrero Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | $3.6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| David & Barbara B Hirschhorn Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: The Park School | Baltimore, MD | $3.15M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Cleveland H Dodge Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: International House | New York, NY | $2.14M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Autzen Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Portland State University Foundation | Portland, OR | $1.82M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Celanese Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity Inc | Irving, TX | $1.81M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Stackpole-Hall Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Crystal Fire Department | Saint Marys, PA | $1.8M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Ion Bank Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: United Way of Naugatuck & Beacon Falls | Naugatuck, CT | $1.05M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Mutual Bancorp Foundation Inc Fka Cape Cod 5 Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Housing Assistance Corp | Hyannis, MA | $1.03M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Wet Mtn Valley Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: The Education Legacy Fund | Westcliffe, CO | $584K tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| North Easton Savings Bank Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: My Brother's Keeper Inc | South Easton, MA | $414K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Claude R & Ethel B Whittenberger Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: College of Idaho | Caldwell, ID | $386K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Mfa Oil Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Missouri Farmers Care Foundation | Columbia, MO | $341K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Harry & Thelma Surrena Memorial Private foundation · largest grant: Children's Center | Sheridan, WY | $285K tax year 2023 | May accept |
| Northwest Community Bank Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Northwestern Connecticut YMCA | Winsted, CT | $253K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Laughlin Memorial Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Laughlin Memorial Free Library | Pittsburgh, PA | $220K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Honesdale National Bank Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Wayne County Fair | Honesdale, PA | $215K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Bartlett-Patterson Corporation Private foundation · largest grant: Boys and Girls Club | Greeneville, TN | $164K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Evergreene Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Krasl Art Center | Otsego, MI | $95K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Louis Nayovitz Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: North Star Network | Philadelphia, PA | $68.6K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Chicago Community Trust Community foundation · largest grant: ImpactAssets Inc | Chicago, IL | $1.22B tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| California Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $332M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Great Jobs Kc | Kansas City, MO | $95M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Hillman Family Foundations Private foundation · largest grant: Carnegie Institutethe Andy Warhol Museum | Pittsburgh, PA | $88.8M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| East Bay Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Health Resources in Action | Oakland, CA | $66.7M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
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.