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.
262 funders matching “farmers” that may accept applications.
| Funder | Based in | Grants paid | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oakledge Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: A Call to Care Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | $123K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Remy's Good Day Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Microgrid Systems Laboratory | Santa Fe, NM | $123K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| United Way of Rutland County Inc United Way · largest grant: Vermont Farmers Food Center | Rutland, VT | $123K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Lamson Howell Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Farr's Hill | Randolph, VT | $122K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Barbara N Rubin Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Pact | Santa Barbara, CA | $121K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Fair Ways Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Audubon International | Paulsboro, NJ | $119K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Giving Stone Private foundation · largest grant: Historic Santa Claus Campgrounds | Greenwood Village, CO | $113K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Francis R & Ruth E Oberreich Foundation Corporation Private foundation · largest grant: Kingston Historical Society | Markesan, WI | $109K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Allkins Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Western Michigan University | Portage, MI | $103K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Wolcott Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Avp Colorado | Paonia, CO | $95K tax year 2023 | May accept |
| The Hoenes Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: St John's Episcopal Church | Woodbine, MD | $77.1K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Jasper County Association for Social Ser Private foundation · largest grant: Joplin Area Habitat for Humanity | Joplin, MO | $71.7K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Francis E and Mildred W Gardiner Jr Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: University of Delaware | Annapolis, MD | $67.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Cortez Henderson Sconyers Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Sycamore Methodist Church | Sycamore, GA | $66.6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Agva Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: North Central Iowa Research Associa | Mason City, IA | $62K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Deleon Carter Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Meals on Wheels of Rocky Mount | Rocky Mount, NC | $58.3K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Barrett Environmental & Educational Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Su Refugio Ministries | Woodside, CA | $52K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Foundation for Church Growth Private foundation · largest grant: The Branch Church | Farmers Branch, TX | $39.8K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Menard County United Fund Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Menard County Senior Transport | Tallula, IL | $31.6K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Bank of Maine Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Beth C Wright Cancer Resources | Camden, ME | $29K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Mezitt Horticultural Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Horticultural Research Institute | Hopkinton, MA | $23.6K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Security State Bank Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Boys and Girls Club of Hibbing | Hibbing, MN | $14K 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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