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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernard K and Norma F Heuermann Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Hamilton Community Foundation Inc | Omaha, NE | $492K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Community Foundation of Brazoria County Community foundation · largest grant: University Baptist Church | Angleton, TX | $485K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Mary Jane Crowe Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Northwestern University | Dallas, TX | $485K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Benito and Frances Gaguine Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: St Vincent De Paul Society Diocesan of Southeast Alaska | Juneau, AK | $481K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| M E Raker Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Turnstone Center | Fort Wayne, IN | $480K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Picsha Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Chief Seattle Club | Albany, CA | $480K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Corry Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Doorkeepers Christian Outreach Center | Erie, PA | $478K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Robert & Kathey Anderson Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Concordia Lutheran Church | Victoria, TX | $478K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Hoffer Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Judson University | South Elgin, IL | $478K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Albert and Hete Barthelmes Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: The Tulsa Arts Management Consortium Inc | Tulsa, OK | $477K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Karl M Johnson Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Teton Valley Hospital Foundation | Jackson, WY | $475K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Campbell Educational and Community Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Homestead Borough | West Homestead, PA | $474K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Jennings County Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Jennings County Edc | North Vernon, IN | $473K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| The Cornelius J & Ellen P Coakley Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Raymond a Wood Foundation | Fairfax, VA | $471K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Blackburn Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: St Stephen's & St Agnes Upper School | Alexandria, VA | $470K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Gene Conley Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: First Baptist Church Quanah Texas | Saint Louis, MO | $469K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Lisa Stuart Schmoker Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Children's Cancer Research Fund | Edina, MN | $469K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Kathryne Beynon Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Boys and Girls Clubs of Camarillo | Pasadena, CA | $465K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Mattie H Marshall Fdn Ua Private foundation · largest grant: Southwest Georgia Children's Alliance | Orlando, FL | $465K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Lorber Charitable Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Chabad of Southampton Jewish Center | Jericho, NY | $465K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Joe M & Doris R Dealey Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Lang Stuttering Institute University of Texas Austin | Dallas, TX | $465K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| June & Julian Foss Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Mt Hood Kiwanis Camp | Fircrest, WA | $464K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Chelsea Health and Wellness Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Manchester Community Schools | Chelsea, MI | $463K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Hope 2 Others Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Goshen Valley Foundation | Weslaco, TX | $463K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Waterproof Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: UNC-Chapel Hill | Austin, TX | $462K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Rogers Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $461K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Hoag Family Charitable Fdn Private foundation · largest grant: Care | Dallas, TX | $461K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Ralph R and Grace B Jones Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Wayne Center for the Arts | Wooster, OH | $460K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Community Foundation Trust of Sarasota County Community foundation · largest grant: All Faiths Food Bank Inc | Sarasota, FL | $459K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Wilson John and Mary Found Char Private foundation · largest grant: Swedish Medical Center Foundation | Saint Louis, MO | $459K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Willis and Elsie Shenk Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Lancaster Country Day School | Lancaster, PA | $459K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| James Stuart III Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: First Plymouth Church | Lincoln, NE | $456K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Rosamond Gifford Charitable Corporation Private foundation · largest grant: Embracing Disruption | Syracuse, NY | $456K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Our Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Daviess County Economic Development Foundation Inc | Washington, IN | $455K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Jubitz Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Bark | Portland, OR | $454K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Lenore B & Frank M Heffernan Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Ica Cristo Rey Academy | Ross, CA | $453K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Vecellio Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: American Heart Association | Beckley, WV | $453K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| David & Ester Kim Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Churchother Charities | Smyrna, GA | $452K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Mid-Iowa Health Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Des Moines Area Religious Council | Des Moines, IA | $452K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| First Bank Chicago Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Community Partners for Affordable Housing | Highland Park, IL | $452K 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.