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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Melik-Baschkopf Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Alpine Learning Group Inc | Hillsdale, NJ | $205K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Morley Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Northern Michigan Childress Assn | Saginaw, MI | $203K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Trust Community foundation · largest grant: Rcm Community Fund | Milwaukee, WI | $203K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Bryan Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: St Ann's Episcopal Church | Richmond, VA | $203K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| ShaoTran Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: DAFgiving360 | Mountain View, CA | $202K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Monroe County Iowa Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Albia Iowa Public School District | Albia, IA | $202K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Dane and Carter Brooksher Family Foundation dated 722018 Private foundation · largest grant: Missouri Botanical Garden | Chicago, IL | $202K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Vevay Switzerland County Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Switzerland County Economic Development Corporation Inc | Vevay, IN | $201K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Burdette Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Trinity Episcopal Church | Pass Christian, MS | $201K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| William T Kemper II Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Big Brothers and Sisters of Greater Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | $201K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Mercury Aircraft Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Taylor Health Center | Hammondsport, NY | $200K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Evelyn S & Jim Horne Hankins Fnd Private foundation · largest grant: Empower Me Day Camp | Lebanon, TN | $200K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Whalley Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: First Presbyterian Church of Naples | Windber, PA | $199K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Lake Fork Community Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Hinsdale County | Lake City, CO | $199K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| E F Wildermuth Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Wildermuth Church | Ballwin, MO | $198K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Emporium Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Cameron County Recreation Board General Budget | Emporium, PA | $197K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| O'donnell Iselin Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: New York Botanical Garden | Valley Stream, NY | $197K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Donald and Constance Sperling Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Orangewood Foundation | Laguna Beach, CA | $196K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Ideal Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: American Friends of English Orchestra | Clearfield, PA | $196K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Kurt Berliner Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: The Society of the Four Arts | Palm Beach, FL | $195K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Fred Gellert Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Mountain Play Association | Mill Valley, CA | $195K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Equinox Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Southwest Center for Biodiversity | Veneta, OR | $193K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Henry Logan Children's Home Inc Private foundation · largest grant: North Star Child Advocacy Center | Parkersburg, WV | $191K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Maurice and Anne Makepeace Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Tabor Academy | Marion, MA | $191K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Helen M Clabough Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Planned Parenthood Columbia Williamette | Richmond, VA | $190K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Robert C and Susan M Savage Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Mom's House | Toledo, OH | $190K tax year 2023 | May accept |
| Paul Ross Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Guadelupe Clinic | Wichita, KS | $190K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Frances R Dewing Foundation 7600-Xxxxxx15480 Private foundation · largest grant: Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg Leominster and Gardner | Boston, MA | $189K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Charles F Peters Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Mount Carmel Baptist Church | Pittsburgh, PA | $189K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Etchepare Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Backpack for Kids | Cheyenne, WY | $189K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Fine Family Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston | Pittsburgh, PA | $188K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Aaron a and Maria H Putnam Family Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: The Salvation Army | Houlton, ME | $187K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Walter E & David H Nutter Foundationi Nc Private foundation · largest grant: Bi-County Nutrition Program | Lost Creek, WV | $187K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Behrakis Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Lexington, MA | $187K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Lawrence and Sylvia Wong Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Western Michigan University Foundat | Kalamazoo, MI | $185K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Home for the Aged Private foundation · largest grant: The Healthcare Consortium | Hudson, NY | $185K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Michael S Engl Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Lensic Performing Arts Center | Hailey, ID | $185K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Arvin Sango Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Boys and Girls Club of Jefferson Co | Madison, IN | $184K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The United Way of the Shippensburg Area United Way · largest grant: Shippensburg Produce Outreach | Shippensburg, PA | $183K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| The Moosemoss Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Maine Sea Coast Mission | Boston, MA | $182K 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.