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.
856 funders matching “fire department” that may accept applications.
| Funder | Based in | Grants paid | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc Community foundation · largest grant: The Nashville Catalyst Fund | Nashville, TN | $119M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| M J Murdock Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: M J Murdock Charitable Trust | Vancouver, WA | $117M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Daniels Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Young Americans Education Foundation | Denver, CO | $69.7M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Joyce Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Chicago Public Media - Chicago Sun-Times | Chicago, IL | $52.2M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole Community foundation · largest grant: One22 Inc | Jackson, WY | $41.2M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc Community foundation · largest grant: General Conference of Seventh Day Adventists | Chattanooga, TN | $27.5M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| The Brinson Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: St John's Health Foundation | Chicago, IL | $8.48M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Dubois County Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Friends of Jasper Baseball | Jasper, IN | $3.52M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Tomson Family Foundation Trust Private foundation · largest grant: St Olaf College | Mason City, IA | $966K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: American Cancer Society | Minneapolis, MN | $47.9M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Weingart Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Destination Crenshaw | Los Angeles, CA | $38.1M 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 |
| Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Headwaters Ems Inc | Stamford, NY | $3.32M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Rheinstrom Hill Community Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Town of Hillsdale | Hudson, NY | $355K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Kalas Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Denver Fire Company | Lancaster, PA | $173K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Massachusetts Charitable Fire Society Private foundation · largest grant: Last Call Foundation | Boston, MA | $137K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Rose Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Jewish Family Service of Colorado | Denver, CO | $32.7M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Lumina Foundation for Education Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Blackbaud Giving Fund | Indianapolis, IN | $30M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Every Kid Sport | Coraopolis, PA | $18M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Andersen Corporate Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Inc | Bayport, MN | $2.52M tax year 2023 | May accept |
| Brown County Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Brown County Art Gallery | Nashville, IN | $1.31M tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| The John R Selman & Maggie B Selman Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Selman Elementary School Activity Fund - Donation (ck 1376) | Sealy, TX | $561K 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 |
| H E Graves Jr Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Truly Reaching You | Copley, OH | $100K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Klug Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Holy Name of Jesus Evangelical Catholic Church | Rubicon, WI | $54.2K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The James Maloney Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Rf Wilkinson YMCA | Williamsburg, VA | $20.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Greater Houston Community Foundation | The Woodlands, TX | $12.1M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Hilltop Community Resources | Grand Junction, CO | $9.54M tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| Fremont Area Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: TrueNorth Community Services | Fremont, MI | $9.47M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| San Angelo Health Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: San Angelo Area Foundation | San Angelo, TX | $2.46M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Madison Gas and Electric Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Energy Service Inc - | Madison, WI | $1.89M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Reeves Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Tuscarawas County YMCA | Dover, OH | $1.82M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Western Indiana Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Indiana National Resources Foundation | Covington, IN | $1.59M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Community Foundation Partnership Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Shoals Public Library | Bedford, IN | $1.5M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Weiler Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Knoxville Hospital & Clinics Foundation | Knoxville, IA | $1.38M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Mylander Fdn-2001 Private foundation · largest grant: Firelands Regional Medical Center | Sandusky, OH | $1.37M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Frankenmuth Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Covenant Healthcare Foundation | Frankenmuth, MI | $1.08M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Ion Bank Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: United Way of Naugatuck & Beacon Falls | Naugatuck, CT | $1.05M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Chelsea Groton Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Ct Foundation | Groton, CT | $800K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Louisiana-Pacific Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Gary Sinise Foundation | Nashville, TN | $616K 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?
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