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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jess L and Miriam B Stevens Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Salvation Army | Tulsa, OK | $1.06M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Michigan Gateway Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Michigan State University | Buchanan, MI | $1.05M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Northern Ohio Golf Charities Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Rock and Roll Hof and Museum | Akron, OH | $1.05M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Richard T Betts Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Warren General Hospital | Warren, PA | $1.05M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Stowers Machinery Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: East Tenn Childrens Hospital | Knoxville, TN | $1.04M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| William M Weaver Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Medical Arts Hospital | Sweetwater, TX | $1.04M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Carl and Lulu Mitchell Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Friends of Clovis Senior Activity Center | Clovis, CA | $1.04M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Shumaker Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Mo Coalition for the Environment | Prairie Village, KS | $1.03M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Mutual Bancorp Foundation Inc Fka Cape Cod 5 Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Housing Assistance Corp | Hyannis, MA | $1.03M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation Co Fifth Third Bank Na Agent Private foundation · largest grant: Depaul Cristo Rey High School | Cincinnati, OH | $1.03M tax year 2022 | May accept |
| The Burke & Herbert Bank Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Potomac Highlands Mental Health Guild Inc | Alexandria, VA | $1.02M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Peek Family Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Greater Horizons | Reno, NV | $1.02M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Live Brave Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Central Church | Harrisburg, SD | $1.02M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Evan & Marion Helfaer Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Marquette University | Elm Grove, WI | $1.02M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley United Way · largest grant: Goodwill Industries | Youngstown, OH | $1.02M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Margaret C Woodson Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Catawba College | Charlotte, NC | $1.02M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Albert Pick Jr Fund Private foundation · largest grant: The Chicago Community Trust | Chicago, IL | $1.01M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Forest Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: University of Washington Foundation | Tacoma, WA | $1.01M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: United Way of Cass-Clay | Fargo, ND | $1.01M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Curci Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Hoag Hospital Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | $1.01M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Crampton Trust #1255000731 Regions Bank Trustee Private foundation · largest grant: Explore Center Inc | Mobile, AL | $1.01M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| CB Laub Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Oceana | Potomac, MD | $1M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Jobst Foundation Pfdn Private foundation · largest grant: Promedica-Jobst Vascular Center | Brooklyn, OH | $1M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Burpee Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Horticultural Society of New Yo | Lenox, MA | $998K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Hoffberger Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Services | Baltimore, MD | $995K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Fulton & Susie Collins Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: University of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | $987K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Robert W and Lynn H Browne Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Woodson Center | Grand Rapids, MI | $985K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Ruth H & Warren a Ellsworth Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Clark University | Worcester, MA | $981K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| United Way of Greater Fall River Inc United Way · largest grant: People Inc (community Supports) | Fall River, MA | $973K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Reynolds Foundation 186-8803582 Private foundation · largest grant: Creative Center of North Carolina Inc | Knoxville, TN | $973K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Northern Bank & Trust Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Heading Home Inc | Woburn, MA | $971K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Wm & Catherine Bryce Memorial Fund Xxxxx3001 Private foundation · largest grant: Fort Worth Report | Chicago, IL | $964K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Schleyer Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Drexel University | Rye Beach, NH | $964K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Samuel J & Connie M Frankino Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Place of Hope | Rocky River, OH | $958K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| J & V Flynn Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Midwest Food Bank | Peoria, IL | $955K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Carpenter Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Oregon Shakespeare Festival Association | Medford, OR | $949K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Maude Pritchard Char Trust Xxxxx2009 Private foundation · largest grant: Bank Street College of Education Developing Systems | Chicago, IL | $944K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The John J Leidy Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Baltimore Alliance for Careers in Healthcare | Towson, MD | $940K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| United Way of the Wabash Valley Inc United Way · largest grant: Vigo County School Corp | Terre Haute, IN | $935K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| United Way of Rock River Valley United Way · largest grant: YWCA of Rockford | Rockford, IL | $932K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
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.