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.
1,150 funders matching “veterans” that may accept applications.
| Funder | Based in | Grants paid | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andersen Corporate Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Inc | Bayport, MN | $2.52M tax year 2023 | May accept |
| The Community Foundation for Ocala Marion County Inc Community foundation · largest grant: American Endowment Foundation | Ocala, FL | $2.52M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Hal & Charlie Peterson Foundation & Fd Mgmt Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Schreiner University | Kerrville, TX | $2.5M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| El Dorado Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Folsom Symphony | Placerville, CA | $2.47M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| 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 William G Gilmore Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Portland Art Museum | San Francisco, CA | $2.27M tax year 2024 | 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 |
| Anderson-Rogers Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Food Bank for New York City | New York, NY | $2.1M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Schneider National Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Brown County United Way | Green Bay, WI | $1.9M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Lois and Lloyd Hawkins Jr Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra | New Orleans, LA | $1.82M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Robert F Stoicofirstfed Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South | Swansea, MA | $1.81M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Cogswell Benevolent Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Friends of Aine Center | Bedford, NH | $1.76M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Reinsch Pierce Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Inova Health Foundation | Arlington, VA | $1.73M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ej Grassmann Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Mercer University | Warren, NJ | $1.72M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| JM McDonald Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Young Mens Christian Association Cortland | Wilmington, DE | $1.68M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Harlene & Marvin Wool Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Schwab Charitable Fund | St Louis, MO | $1.55M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Spaulding Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden | Cincinnati, OH | $1.55M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| A Gary Anderson Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Olive Crest | Las Vegas, NV | $1.54M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Todd R Wagner Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Cause Reports Inc | Austin, TX | $1.54M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Barker Welfare Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society Inc | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | $1.51M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| La-Z-Boy Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: River Raisin Nbp Foundation | Monroe, MI | $1.48M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Gardner Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Wayne State Foundation | Wakefield, NE | $1.4M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Community Foundation of Southwest Kansas Community foundation · largest grant: Dodge City Community College Foundation | Dodge City, KS | $1.38M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Fred G Harrison Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: City of Carterville | Herrin, IL | $1.36M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Sam and Helga Feldman Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Camp Hasc Inc | San Antonio, TX | $1.3M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Preble Street | Portland, ME | $1.3M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Community Foundation for Mchenry County Community foundation · largest grant: Family Health Parnership Clinic | Crystal Lake, IL | $1.29M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Foster Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: University of Lynchburg | Brookneal, VA | $1.29M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Pentair Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: River Partners | Golden Valley, MN | $1.24M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Taylor Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Wreaths Across America | Mcdonough, GA | $1.23M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Rogers Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Esperanza Academy | Boston, MA | $1.23M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Seby B Jones Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Ridge Road Baptist Church | Raleigh, NC | $1.2M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Cabot Corporation Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: China Foundation for Disabled Persons | Boston, MA | $1.18M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Bersted Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Dupage Pads | Dallas, TX | $1.16M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Kennedy Wilson Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation | Beverly Hills, CA | $1.13M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Legacy Foundation of Southeast Arizona Private foundation · largest grant: Cochise County Sheriff's Office | Sierra Vista, AZ | $1.1M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Blowitz-Ridgeway Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Community Health | Chicago, IL | $1.1M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Selfreliance Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: St Nicholas Ukr Cath Eparchy | Chicago, IL | $1.08M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| J Walton Bissell Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Charter Oak Amateur Boxing Academy | West Harford, CT | $1.06M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Stowers Machinery Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: East Tenn Childrens Hospital | Knoxville, TN | $1.04M 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.