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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lundy Fetterman Family Foundation Trust Ua 10-16-13 Private foundation · largest grant: Nscu College of Veterinary Medicine | Clinton, NC | $451K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Scott County Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Scott County Partnership | Scottsburg, IN | $451K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Merchants Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Indiana University Foundation Inc | Carmel, IN | $450K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Huskinson Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints | Logan, UT | $449K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Esther Simon 1952 Charitable Trust Xxxxx8006 Private foundation · largest grant: Wnetchannel 13 | Chicago, IL | $447K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund Community foundation · largest grant: Anzafrika Inc | Saratoga Springs, NY | $445K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| The Danner Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Harpeth Conservancy | Nashville, TN | $445K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Burgstahler Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: National Philanthropic Trust | New York, NY | $444K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Hearts Path Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Norton Healthcare Foundation | Louisville, KY | $444K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Jeremiah J and Virginia W Lowney Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Haitian Health Found-Var | Norwich, CT | $444K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Jane and Arthur Flippo Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Sheltering Arms Foundation | Doswell, VA | $442K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| William P Anderson Foundation Central Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Planned Parenthood of Sw Ohio | Scituate, MA | $441K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Schmoker Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities | Eden Prairie, MN | $440K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Ign Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Evans Scholars Foundation | West Chester, PA | $440K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| United Way of Tuscarawas County Inc United Way · largest grant: Personal and Family Counseling | New Philadelphia, OH | $437K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| B a and E W Steinhagen Benevolent Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Buckner Retirement Services Inc | New Orleans, LA | $436K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Stewart Alexander Md Fdn Tr Udeed Private foundation · largest grant: Franklin County Legal Services | Pittsburgh, PA | $436K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Harold & Helen Shepherd Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: City of Pomeroy | Walla Walla, WA | $434K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Oxford Area Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Oxford Mainstreet Inc | Oxford, PA | $432K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Live Love Serve Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Vapor Ministries | Charlotte, NC | $430K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Logan Healthcare Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Facing Hunger Food Bank | Chapmanville, WV | $429K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Wight Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Ucsf Foundation | Newark, NJ | $426K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Bartsch Memorial Trust Xxxxx9004 Private foundation · largest grant: Clarkston United Methodist Church | Chicago, IL | $426K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Andras Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Breakthrough T1d | Brenham, TX | $425K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Alton Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Evangelical Church of Christ | Wood River, IL | $424K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Hawkins Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Bellevue University | Omaha, NE | $424K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Jessie F Hallett Char Trust Ua Private foundation · largest grant: Moody Bible Institute of Chicago | Eagan, MN | $423K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Doris Goodwin Walbridge Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: St Matthias Episcopal Church | Santa Fe, NM | $423K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Steiner Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: United Way | Birmingham, AL | $421K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Edward Bangs Kelley and Elza Kelley Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Hyannis Public Library Association | South Yarmouth, MA | $421K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The C D Fleming Jr Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Alzheimer's Association | Berlin, MD | $420K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Zeron Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Jessica and Matthew Enstice Gift Fund of the Bank of America Charitable | Buffalo, NY | $420K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Arthur & Edith Pearson Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: North Dakota State University | Westhope, ND | $418K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Tuw Tom C & Mary B Reitch Charitable Private foundation · largest grant: Texas Woman's University | Dallas, TX | $416K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Paul & Helen Ellis Charitable Trust Trubee Wealth Advisors Private foundation · largest grant: Hospice Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | $415K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Charitable Trust Under Article Vii of the Private foundation · largest grant: Preservation Society of Newport County | Jamestown, RI | $415K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Herman W Ladish Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Marquette University | Brookfield, WI | $415K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The William Gross Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Saint Peter's University | Iselin, NJ | $415K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Margaret Spilman Bowden Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Fauquier Spca | Warrenton, VA | $413K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Huron County Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Frankenmuth Credit Union | Bad Axe, MI | $411K tax year 2025 | 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.