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.
4,456 funders matching “church” that may accept applications.
| Funder | Based in | Grants paid | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of North Louisiana Community foundation · largest grant: Volunteers of America of North Louisiana | Shreveport, LA | $11.5M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Mid Shore Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Um Memorial Hospital Foundation Inc | Easton, MD | $10.7M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Douglas County Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Ku Endowment | Lawrence, KS | $10.5M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| LeRoy Thom Jean Thom and T-L Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Concordia University Foundation | Hastings, NE | $3.98M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| A Lindsay & Olive B O'connor Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: O'connor Hospital | Delhi, NY | $3.86M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Rochester Area Community Foundation Depository Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Climate Solutions Accelerator of the Genesee-Finger Lakes Region | Rochester, NY | $3.67M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Commerce Bancshares Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: United Way of Greater St Louis Inc | Kansas City, MO | $2.03M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Davie Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: UNC-Chapel Hill | Mocksville, NC | $1.74M tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| The H P and Anne S Hunnicutt Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: City of Princeton | Princeton, WV | $1.41M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Richmond County Savings Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Staten Island University Hospital | Staten Island, NY | $1.03M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Seed Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Heritage Baptist Coalition | Elverson, PA | $875K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Franklin Savings Bank Community Development Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Franklin Ski & Outing Club (dba Farmington Ski Club) | Farmington, ME | $705K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| John T Stevens Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Town of Kershaw | Kershaw, SC | $533K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ralph J Baudhuin Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Holy Family Church | Roscoe, IL | $392K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| David a Bramble Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Kent School Inc | Chestertown, MD | $180K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Carl Del Signore Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: The Pennsylvania State University | Cumberland, MD | $156K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Bethany Lutheran Church of Laporte Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Bethany Lutheran Church | Laporte, IN | $166K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| First Reformed Church Private foundation · largest grant: First Reformed Church of Cedar Grove | Saint Louis, MO | $90K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Green Valley Baptist Church Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Green Valley Baptist Church | Lebanon, VA | $6.3K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The William Penn Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: National Philanthropic Trust | Philadelphia, PA | $149M 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 |
| Smith Richardson Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: American Foreign Policy Council | Greensboro, NC | $22.9M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Champlin Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Newport Hospital | Pittsburgh, PA | $18.1M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Lancaster County Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Dayspring Christian Academy | Lancaster, PA | $15M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Corporation Community foundation · largest grant: Oshkosh Area Community Property Corporation | Oshkosh, WI | $10.4M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Fauquier Health Foundation DBA the Path Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Fauquier County Public Schools | Warrenton, VA | $9.37M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Lloyd a Fry Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Barack Obama Foundation | Chicago, IL | $9.33M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Pikes Peak Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Early Connections Learning Centers | Colorado Springs, CO | $8.65M tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| Community Foundation of Anne Arundel Co Community foundation · largest grant: Severn School | Annapolis, MD | $8.28M tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| Peoria Area Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Look It's My Book | Peoria, IL | $7.63M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Topeka Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: The Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center | Topeka, KS | $6.62M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Quantum Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Foundcare Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | $5.81M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Dillon Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Sterling Park District | Sterling, IL | $3.58M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Johnson County Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi Catholic School | Franklin, IN | $2.6M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Marion Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Marion Family YMCA | Marion, OH | $2.47M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Welk Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Tekakwitha Living Center | Aberdeen, SD | $194K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Williiam and Anna Van Den Bosch Gospel Private foundation · largest grant: Abide Ministries | Cincinnati, OH | $190K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Frank Varischetti Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Brockway Volunteer Hose Company | Brockway, PA | $181K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Edward M Ozias Charitable Tr Ua Private foundation · largest grant: The Salvation Army-Northern Div | Eagan, MN | $105K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Slick Memorial Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Shadyside Presbyterian Church | Pittsburgh, PA | $33.7K 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.