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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odell Rs & Hp Fund Tua-Main Private foundation · largest grant: Basic Fund | Saint Louis, MO | $2.65M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Doe Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Greater Boston Food Bank | Winchester, MA | $2.63M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Hugh Kaul Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: University of Alabama at Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | $2.62M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Community Foundation of Mendocino County Community foundation · largest grant: Don't Ever Give Up Inc | Ukiah, CA | $2.61M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Skyler Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Cincinnati Country Day School | Cincinnati, OH | $2.6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ellison Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Mary's Place | Bellevue, WA | $2.59M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Carroll J Haas Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund | Vicksburg, MI | $2.59M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Beverly Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Oceans Forward | Minneapolis, MN | $2.59M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Children's Care Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Humboldt Park Health | Chicago, IL | $2.58M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Community Foundation of Pulaski County Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Community Foundation of Pulaski Properties Inc | Winamac, IN | $2.56M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| The United Company Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: YMCA of Buchanan County | Bristol, VA | $2.56M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Stone Foundation of New Jersey Private foundation · largest grant: Land Peace Foundation | Leonardo, NJ | $2.55M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Frank G & Frieda K Brotz Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Weill Center Foundation Inc | Sheboygan, WI | $2.51M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Hart Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: University of Georgia Foundation | Lagrange, GA | $2.5M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Rjs Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Family Promise of Hendricks County Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $2.5M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The W O'neil Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Catholic Relief Services | Chevy Chase, MD | $2.49M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Lyon Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Oklahoma Wesleyan University | Bartlesville, OK | $2.49M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Butler Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Mass Eye & Ear Associates | Springfield, NH | $2.48M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| San Angelo Health Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: San Angelo Area Foundation | San Angelo, TX | $2.46M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Opportunity Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Founders First Cdc | Pittsburgh, PA | $2.44M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| American Eagle Outfitters Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Delivering Good | Pittsburgh, PA | $2.43M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine Community foundation · largest grant: Muscatine Center for Social Action | Muscatine, IA | $2.43M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| The Schmieding Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Uams Foundation Fund | Springdale, AR | $2.43M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Deer Creek Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Arch City Defenders | St Louis, MO | $2.42M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| James H Cummings Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Cradle Beach | Buffalo, NY | $2.41M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| John P Murphy Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Cleveland, OH | $2.4M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Helis Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Ogden Museum of Southern Art | New Orleans, LA | $2.39M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Serra Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: McLaren Flint Foundation | Fenton, MI | $2.39M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| James B and Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The University of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center | San Angelo, TX | $2.38M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Community Foundation of Grant County Indiana Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Marion Community Schools | Marion, IN | $2.37M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Ciresi Walburn Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: University of St Thomas | Minneapolis, MN | $2.37M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Archdiocese of Milwaukee Catholic Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Congregation of Holy Angels | Milwaukee, WI | $2.36M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| The Rosendin Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Assistance League of Las Vegas | Austin, TX | $2.35M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| United Way of York County United Way · largest grant: YWCA-York | York, PA | $2.31M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Dollar Bank Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Allegheny Conference on Community Development | Pittsburgh, PA | $2.3M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Black Belt Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Fund for Southern Communities | Selma, AL | $2.29M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| The William G Gilmore Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Portland Art Museum | San Francisco, CA | $2.27M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Knapp-Swezey Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Stony Brook Foundation | Patchogue, NY | $2.27M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Samuel H Kress Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: New York University | New York, NY | $2.27M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Kennedy Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: University of Chattanooga Foundation | Chattanooga, TN | $2.26M 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.