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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: FeedMore WNY | Buffalo, NY | $2.26M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: KIPP Jacksonville Inc | Jacksonville, FL | $2.26M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The CIRI Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Grants Less Than 5000 | Anchorage, AK | $2.26M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust Xxxxx1008 Private foundation · largest grant: Chicago Opera Theater | Chicago, IL | $2.25M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Marion I & Henry J Knott Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: St Vincent Depaul of Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | $2.21M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Fred and Mabel R Parks Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Lsu Foundation | Sugar Land, TX | $2.19M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Arnold G & Martha M Langbo Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Morgan Stanley Global Impact Fund | Battle Creek, MI | $2.19M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Bay Area Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Bay City in Bloom | Bay City, MI | $2.15M tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| The Elliot Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Kent State University Foundation | Charleston, WV | $2.14M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Robert R Meyer Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: United Way of Central Alabama | Birmingham, AL | $2.14M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Shield-Ayres Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Shield Ranch Foundation | Austin, TX | $2.14M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Rose M Badgeley Charitable Trust 10-214890 Private foundation · largest grant: Lupus Research Institute | New York, NY | $2.14M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Tennessee Titans Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Metro Nashville Public Schools | Nashville, TN | $2.12M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Canton Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: First Step-Wayne County Project | Canton, MI | $2.1M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| G R White Trust Xxxxx9003 Private foundation · largest grant: Texas A&M Foundation | Chicago, IL | $2.1M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Anderson-Rogers Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Food Bank for New York City | New York, NY | $2.1M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Grayson Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Community Foundation of Shreveport-Bossier | Shreveport, LA | $2.09M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Shemastella Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Daesalim USA | Irvine, CA | $2.09M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Greater Mankato Area United Way Inc United Way · largest grant: Young Mens Citizens Christian Assn | Mankato, MN | $2.09M tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and Private foundation · largest grant: Clinton Foundation | Dallas, TX | $2.09M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Mount Baker Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Western Washington University | Bellingham, WA | $2.07M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Gerondelis Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Saint Vasilios Greek Orthodox Churc | Lynn, MA | $2.07M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Hendricks County Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Shepherd's Pathway | Avon, IN | $2.03M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Berkshire Bank Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Common Capital Inc | Pittsfield, MA | $2.03M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Price Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Summit Ministries | Louisville, KY | $2.02M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| John a Schroth Family Char Tr Private foundation · largest grant: Strategies to End Homelessness | Pittsburgh, PA | $2M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Weeden Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Resolve | Bedford Hills, NY | $2M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Dr P Phillips Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Orlando Science Center Inc | Orlando, FL | $1.99M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Blue Sands Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Great Ormond Street Hospital Childrens Charity | Washington, DC | $1.99M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Foundation for Educational Excellence Private foundation · largest grant: Brees Dream Foundation | Denver, CO | $1.99M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Cindy and Tony Weber Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Council for Life | Dallas, TX | $1.96M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Russell Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Community to Community Development (c2c) Fs Institute for Washingtons Futur | Gig Harbor, WA | $1.95M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Kulas Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Cleveland Institute of Music | Cleveland, OH | $1.93M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Eau Claire Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: YMCA of Chippewa Valley | Eau Claire, WI | $1.93M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Pryor Myra Stafford Char Tr F0030100 Private foundation · largest grant: San Antonio Lifetime Recovery | San Antonio, TX | $1.93M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Harold H Bate Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: East Carolina University Foundation | New Bern, NC | $1.91M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| George R Johnson Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Boys & Girls Clubs of Ocoee Region | Cleveland, TN | $1.9M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Peacock Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Kristi House Inc | Coral Gables, FL | $1.89M 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 |
| Robert H Reakirt Fdn Equities Private foundation · largest grant: Boundless | Pittsburgh, PA | $1.88M 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.