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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cygnus Management Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Lemoyne College | Syracuse, NY | $91.6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Weikart Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Eli Whitney Museum | Clinton, MI | $91.6K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Charles C Baum Foundation Inc Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Greenlight Fund (baltimore) | Severna Park, MD | $91.5K tax year 2023 | May accept |
| Anna W Thornton & Alexander P Thornton Private foundation · largest grant: Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star | Chicago, IL | $90.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Community Bank Na Foundation of New England Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Special Olympics Vermont | Williston, VT | $90.4K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Widows Home Private foundation · largest grant: Augusta Technical College Foundation | Augusta, GA | $90.3K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Ab Cord Charitable Foundation Tr Nect 001576 Private foundation · largest grant: Sweet Briar College | Cincinnati, OH | $90K tax year 2023 | May accept |
| United Way of Nobles County United Way · largest grant: YMCA - Worthington Area | Worthington, MN | $88.6K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| W Keith Smith Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Allegheny General Hospital | Pittsburgh, PA | $88.2K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Otis a Thompson Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Suny Oneonta Fbo Multiple Individuals | Norwich, NY | $88.2K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Joyce and Thomas Moorehead Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: National Symphony Orchestra | Pinecrest, FL | $88K tax year 2023 | May accept |
| Brian J Vosburgh Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Partners in Health | Durham, NC | $88K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| First National Bank Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Brewton Area YMCA | Jackson, MS | $87.8K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Kleins Shoprite of Maryland Charitable Fund Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation | Forest Hill, MD | $87.7K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Confluence Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Junior Achievement | Golden, CO | $87.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Davis Family Altruistic Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Indian River State College Foundation | Fort Pierce, FL | $87.4K tax year 2023 | May accept |
| Fall River Women's Union Private foundation · largest grant: Thomas Chew Memorial Bg Club | Fall River, MA | $87.1K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Cone Automatic Machine Co Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Mt Ascutney Hospital & Health Center | Ascutney, VT | $87K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Betty R Mcgowin Charitable Trust Regions Bank Trust Department Private foundation · largest grant: Piedmont Enviromental Council | Mobile, AL | $86.9K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Fannie C Hyde Testamentary Trust 1020025507 Private foundation · largest grant: Coburn Free Library | Elmira, NY | $86.4K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Wren Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Mary Baldwin University | Siler City, NC | $86.2K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Geneseo Communications Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Inspire Continuing Care | Geneseo, IL | $84.9K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Barton Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Hunter Health Clinic | Wichita, KS | $84.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Bob & Susan Card Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Family Promise | Cleveland, TN | $84.3K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Jahn Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Chicago City Day School | Chicago, IL | $83.7K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Laura Fields Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Cameron University | Lawton, OK | $83.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Gornick Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation | Gaylord, MI | $83.3K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Douglas & Tonyia Bolton Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Hollings Cancer Center Musc | Hilton Head Island, SC | $83.1K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Nathan J & Helen Goldrich Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation | University Park, FL | $83K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Leonard J and Irene Brown Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: American Heart Association | Michigan City, IN | $82.8K tax year 2023 | May accept |
| Gulack Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Boyertown Area High School | Pottstown, PA | $81.7K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Maple Grove Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Propublica | Archbald, PA | $81.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Tambur Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Friedman Jewish Community Center | Wilkes Barre, PA | $81.3K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Creag Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: South King Tool Library | Woodinville, WA | $81.1K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Alan Green Memorial Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Colorado School of Mines | Black Hawk, CO | $80.6K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| If Hummingbird Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Friend of Musique & Vin Au Clos Vougeot Inc | Greenwich, CT | $80.2K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Evelyn C Carter Tuw Xxxxx5001 Private foundation · largest grant: Bridgeport United Methodist Church | Chicago, IL | $80K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| First Seacoast Community Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Cooperative Alliance for SeaCoast Transformation | Dover, NH | $80K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Bowsher the Booher Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Michiana Public Broadcasting Corporation | Saint Louis, MO | $80K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Goldblatt Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Uc Breakthrough Board | Chicago, IL | $79.7K 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.