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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank and Janina Petschek Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: National Public Radio | Falls Church, VA | $239K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| ELSIE P AND LUCIUS B McCOWAN PRIVATE FOUNDATION Private foundation · largest grant: Outdoor U Inc | Elma, NY | $238K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Saunders Foundation Co Shipman & Goodwin Private foundation · largest grant: Lasell University | Hartford, CT | $236K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Stevens County Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Stevens County Fitness Center | Hugoton, KS | $235K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Ackerman Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Junglekeepers | Mendon, NY | $233K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| United Way Heartland Region United Way · largest grant: Huron Backpack Program | Huron, SD | $232K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Florence Rogers Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Methodist University | Fayetteville, NC | $230K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Stamp 2001 Charitable Fund Private foundation · largest grant: The Oglebay Foundation | Wheeling, WV | $230K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| United Way of Mcpherson County Inc United Way · largest grant: Mcpherson Housing Coalition | Mcpherson, KS | $229K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Naftzger Fund for Fine Arts Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Wichita Public Library Fountion | Wichita, KS | $227K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Henley Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Richard Nixon Foundation | Tustin, CA | $227K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Frank M & Alice M Farr Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Hamilton Community Foundation | Aurora, NE | $227K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Horace B Packer Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Tioga County Partnership for Community Health | Wellsboro, PA | $226K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Joseph H & Ellen B Thomas Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: University Circle | Pepper Pike, OH | $226K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Massengill-Defriece Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Rocky Mount Museum | Bristol, TN | $225K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Della Selsor Tr Uw Private foundation · largest grant: Second Harvest Food Bank | Springfield, OH | $221K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Esta Kramer Foundation Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Friends of Kisimani School | Damariscotta, ME | $220K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Paul and Sally Houdayer Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Baylor Law School | Seguin, TX | $218K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Honda Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: University of Hawaii Foundation | Honolulu, HI | $218K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Cordelia Family Foundation LTD Private foundation · largest grant: Friends of Thai Daughters | Norwell, MA | $216K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Alan & Marcia Baer Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: University of Nebraska Foundation | Omaha, NE | $215K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Helen Matchett Demario Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Berkshire Theatre Group | New York, NY | $215K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Harvey Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Union Church of San Juan | San Juan, PR | $213K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Hertz Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: University of Miami | Miami, FL | $212K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| A Sturm & Sons Foundation Inc Paul J Sturm Private foundation · largest grant: Mchs Foundation | Manawa, WI | $212K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Oliver Killam Private Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Marblehead Abbot Library | Salem, MA | $211K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Biery Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Walsh University | Louisville, OH | $211K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Marion & Walter Minton Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Kernocham Ctr for Law Media & a | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | $211K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Juntos | Philadelphia, PA | $211K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Griffith Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Eskenazi Health Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | $210K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| D'olier Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Moorestown Monthly Meeting | Moorestown, NJ | $210K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| United Way of Williams County United Way · largest grant: Sarah's Friends | Bryan, OH | $209K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Rollstone Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Fitchburg State University | Fitchburg, MA | $209K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Herbert C Ziegler Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Central Catholic High School | Massillon, OH | $209K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Hawksglen Foundation-Tr Private foundation · largest grant: Upmc Hillman Cancer Center | Pittsburgh, PA | $208K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Alden N Young Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Wakefield Brookfield Historical Society | Boston, MA | $207K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Bay Care Clinic Foundation Ltd Private foundation · largest grant: Ribbon of Hope | Green Bay, WI | $207K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Kerr Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Allied Arts of Oklahoma Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | $207K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Machias Savings Bank Community Development Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Maine Lobstermen's Community Alliance | Machias, ME | $205K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Duke of Omnium Fund Private foundation · largest grant: President and Fellows of Harvard College | New York, NY | $205K 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.