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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Linnemann Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Cincinnati Shakespeare Company | Cincinnati, OH | $411K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Liswhit Foundation - Rbc Trust Account Private foundation · largest grant: Lesley Ellis School | Woodstock, VT | $409K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Boston Evening Clinic Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Bay Cove Human Services Inc | Newton, MA | $409K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ayers Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Agahozo-Shalomn Youth Village | Pittsburgh, PA | $408K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Brabson Library & Educational Foundation Xxx-Xx-Xxxx Private foundation · largest grant: Conservation Law Center | Eagle River, AK | $408K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| First Citizens Bank Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Clear Lake Development Foundation | Mason City, IA | $408K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Marsh Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Artplus Community Campus | Charlotte, NC | $408K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Barnett Family Foundation Inc Ms Billie Barnett Private foundation · largest grant: All Souls Unitarian Church | Tulsa, OK | $407K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Walter E & Caroline H Watson Trust Private foundation · largest grant: United Way Worldwide | Pittsburgh, PA | $406K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Josephine G Russell Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Lawrence General Hospital | Andover, MA | $406K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Louie M & Betty M Phillips Foundatn Private foundation · largest grant: Monroe Carell Jr Children's Hospita | Nashville, TN | $406K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Mccaddin-Mcquirk Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Glenmary Home Missioners | Harrison, NY | $404K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Maps Community Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Mano a Mano Family Center | Salem, OR | $400K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Faith Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Trinity Lutheran Church | Salem, OR | $400K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Nancy and Clive Runnells Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: University of Texas Health Science Center | Houston, TX | $400K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Elis Olsson Memorial Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: St Margaret's School | West Point, VA | $400K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Waterfield Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Clear Lake Twp Land Conservancy | Fort Wayne, IN | $398K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Community Foundation of Crawford County Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Crawford County High School | Marengo, IN | $396K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Hill Ruth a - Ui Private foundation · largest grant: Presbyterian Church (usa) Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $395K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Florence Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Maui Memorial Medical Center Foundation | Dallas, TX | $395K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Iseli Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Living Water | Lake Oswego, OR | $394K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Morgan Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Church of the Resurrection | Overland Park, KS | $393K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Seymour Fox Memorial Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Food Pantires for the Capital District | Troy, NY | $393K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Edward & Bethel Kean Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: American Heart Association | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | $393K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Windham Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Cro Planning & Design | Grafton, VT | $393K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Gerald M & Carole a Miller Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Brigids Path | Dayton, OH | $393K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Peakcu Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Onward Eugene | Olympia, WA | $393K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Arthur W Phillips Trust Uw Private foundation · largest grant: Emlenton Volunteer Firefighters Association | Franklin, PA | $392K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Robert Grimm Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Sleepy Baby Box Foundation | Bakersfield, CA | $392K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Twanda Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: John Muir Health Foundation | Alamo, CA | $390K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Harvey S Lowe Jr and Susan Hitchcock-Lowe Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Gonzaga College High School | Fairfax, VA | $390K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Montgomery County Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Montgomery County WC | Spring, TX | $389K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Claude R & Ethel B Whittenberger Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: College of Idaho | Caldwell, ID | $386K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Patrick & Susan Keefe Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Healthy Moms & Babies | Cincinnati, OH | $384K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Master Educational Assistance Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Liberty Forever Foundation | Oak Park, IL | $384K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Barry L and Paula M Downing Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Wichita Art Museum | Wichita, KS | $382K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Angel Corps Private foundation · largest grant: Kipp | Nashville, TN | $382K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Antone and Edene Vidinha Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Wilcox Health Foundation | Honolulu, HI | $382K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Deacon Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Montley Zoo Animal Rescue | Citrus Heights, CA | $381K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Rsk Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Allison Park Church of the Assembley | Pittsburgh, PA | $380K 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.