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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockville Bank Community Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Manchester Community College Foundation | Vernon, CT | $350K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Richard & Arline Landers Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Knox County Foundation | Mansfield, OH | $350K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Forrest Long and Jane Long Char Fdn Private foundation · largest grant: Shriners Hospital for Children | Orlando, FL | $350K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Heck Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Canine Companions | Guerneville, CA | $350K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Lords Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: The Salvation Army of Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL | $350K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Harry J and Aloyis L Sonneborn Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Springhill College | Mobile, AL | $350K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Alexander and Linda Milley Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Regina Cleri | Rye, NH | $350K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Mckay Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Relief Nursery | Eugene, OR | $349K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Big Spring Area Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Big Spring YMCA | Big Spring, TX | $348K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Harry E and Olive Barth Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Olive Branch Animal Rescue & Refuge | Wheeling, WV | $347K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Catherwood Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Philadelphia Foundation | Bryn Mawr, PA | $346K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Stateline Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Friends of Paul's Computer Institute | Beloit, WI | $346K tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| United Way of Northeast Arkansas United Way · largest grant: Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas | Jonesboro, AR | $345K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| White Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Great Explorations | Tarpon Springs, FL | $344K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Wardeberg Charitable Trust- Ua Dtd 330 Deanna Wardeberg Trustee Private foundation · largest grant: Emmanuel Lutheran Church | Naples, FL | $344K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Rolander Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Engagd Youth Program | Wake Forest, NC | $343K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Griffin Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: University of Missouri | Mexico, MO | $343K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Vineyard Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Ronald McDonald's House Charities Jacksonville | Conyers, GA | $342K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Mfa Oil Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Missouri Farmers Care Foundation | Columbia, MO | $341K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Robert and Frances Chaney Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Pacific Bible College | Jacksonville, OR | $341K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Wallace Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Nj Highlands Coalition | Wall, NJ | $341K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Ahrens Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Greg Hood Ministries | Franklin, TN | $341K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Guinn Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Community Healtcare Center | Wichita Falls, TX | $339K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Pattee Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Teachers College | Chattanooga, TN | $339K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Alfred Z Solomon Testamentary Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Advocates for Schulyerville Library | Saratoga Springs, NY | $338K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Wallestad Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: National Christian Foundation | Edina, MN | $337K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| WPCU Sunshine Community Fund Community foundation · largest grant: Rebuilding Together Dayton | Beavercreek, OH | $337K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| The Boyce Foundation Samuel C Sichko Trustee Private foundation · largest grant: Special Operations Fund | Boston, MA | $336K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Boone Electric Community Trust Community foundation · largest grant: Voluntary Action Center | Columbia, MO | $336K tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| Louise Kramer Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: St Vincent Hotel Operating | Dayton, OH | $335K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Reed Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Gonzaga University | Modesto, CA | $334K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Newtown Savings Bank Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Team Inc | Newtown, CT | $334K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Thomas a Wendt Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Chapel | Buffalo, NY | $334K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Sweetser Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Annapolis, MD | $334K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Shelby Ohio Community Foundation of Richland County Community foundation · largest grant: Blooming Grove Township | Shelby, OH | $332K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Hugh & Ruth V Ross Charitable Fund Inc Private foundation · largest grant: First Congregational Church | Sheboygan, WI | $331K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Neal Martin Christensen Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Jean B Purvis Community Health Center | Butler, PA | $331K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Robert D and Catherine R Alexander Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: University Christian Church | Fort Worth, TX | $331K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Creigh Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Hillsdale College | Lincoln, NE | $330K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Jpmoh Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Cox Science Center and Aquarium | Jupiter Inlet Colony, FL | $330K 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.