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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Scully Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: South Dakota School of Mines & Technology | Detroit, MI | $106K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Phyllis & Max Reynolds Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: YMCA of Marquette County | Marquette, MI | $106K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| First Federal Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Idaho Food Bank | Burley, ID | $105K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Trapp Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Revive & Thrive Project | Empire, MI | $105K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Jamestown United Way United Way · largest grant: James River Senior Citizens | Jamestown, ND | $104K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Edward a Bond Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: St Francis by the Sea | Hilton Head, SC | $104K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Thackston Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Empower Me Center | Nashville, TN | $104K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Joseph Rippey Charitable Tr Xxxxx9001 Private foundation · largest grant: Community Food Cupboard of Rochesther Inc | Chicago, IL | $103K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Columbia Healthcare Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Columbia Dream Team | Columbia, PA | $103K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Leo a Herning Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Palestine Preservation Projects Soc | Downers Grove, IL | $103K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Windcrest Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Samuels Public Library | Middletown, VA | $103K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Osgood-Hilles Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: American Precision Museum | West Windsor, VT | $103K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Rich Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Avon Theatre Film Center Inc | Stamford, CT | $103K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Huddleston Butler Memorial Foundation D a Davidson Trust Co Private foundation · largest grant: Lamar Area Hospice | Seattle, WA | $102K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Dorothy E Hendrick Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: College of Vet Medicine | Bullard, TX | $102K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Jacques Weber Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Bloomsburg University | Orangeville, PA | $102K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Frances B Imoberstag Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Transfiguration Episcopal Church | Dearborn, MI | $100K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Nancy and Randy Best Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: president George Bush Library | Dallas, TX | $100K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Shakir Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Islamic Assoc of Greater Detroit | Troy, MI | $100K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Carl L and Glenda T Cramer Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Partnership for Better Health | Shippensburg, PA | $100K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Blueflash Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Bard College | Brooklyn, NY | $99.6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Julius L & Libbie B Steinsapir Fdn Private foundation · largest grant: Yeshiva Achei Tmimin School | Hummelstown, PA | $98.4K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Community Synogogue | Merrick, NY | $97.8K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Bruce J Heim Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Tulane University | Metairie, LA | $97.1K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Leonard P Snyder Fund Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Blairs Valley 1st Church of God | Hagerstown, MD | $97.1K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Bonnie & Clifford Braden Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Walla Walla Public Library | Walla Walla, WA | $97K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Joe L & Hester Sims Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Lutheran World Relief | China Grove, NC | $96.2K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Woodward Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: United Way (5 agencies in IA and WI) | Dubuque, IA | $95.4K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Raymond F Donovan Trust 1015010096 Private foundation · largest grant: Summer in the Park | Hamilton, OH | $95.3K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Loren & Helen Walker Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Hearts for Hope Foundation | New Lisbon, WI | $94.1K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| MGN Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Himalayan Cataract Project Inc | Wilmington, DE | $94K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| John M Rivers Jr Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Charleston Parks Conservancy | Charleston, SC | $94K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Goerlich Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: University of Michigan | Holland, OH | $93.8K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Alan Lasater Outreach Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: American Indian College Fund | Boulder, CO | $93.6K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Weinreb Pilecki Segal Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Living Room | Petaluma, CA | $93.4K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Patricia & Stephen Segal Family Fdn Private foundation · largest grant: Germantown Jewish Centre Rabbi | Philadelphia, PA | $93.1K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Hasey Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Breakthrough T1d - Jdrf | Boca Raton, FL | $93K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Roswell and Elizabeth Garst Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | Sac City, IA | $92.8K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Peaceful World Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: San Francisco Art & Film Program | Petaluma, CA | $92K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Adolph and Etta Weinberg Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: University of Southern California | La Mirada, CA | $92K 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.