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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| William C and Theodosia Murphy Nolan Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Share Foundation | El Dorado, AR | $330K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| John D Finnegan Fdn Private foundation · largest grant: Innovation Center | Columbus, OH | $330K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Nelson B Delavan Found Part a Xxxxx9000 Private foundation · largest grant: Lodi Whittier Library | Chicago, IL | $330K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Judith C White Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Part of the Solution | Port Washington, NY | $330K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Bank of New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Boys & Girls Clubs Of Central New Hampshire | Laconia, NH | $329K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Wyman Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Boulder Community Health Foundation | Easton, MD | $327K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Vredenburg Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Almost Home Animal Rescue | Chariton, IA | $327K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Marvin E and Emily R Cash Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Sanctuary Hospice House | Saltillo, MS | $327K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Dik Edward & Evelyn Fam Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Crisis Center for South Suburbia | Cincinnati, OH | $323K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Dunbar Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Kentucky Humane Society | Louisville, KY | $320K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Michael and Norah Videtta Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: American Red Cross | Exeter, NH | $319K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Lothlorien Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Evangelical Alliance Mission (team) | Omaha, NE | $318K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Cecilia Young Willard Helping Fund Private foundation · largest grant: First Presbyterian Church of Hickory | Dallas, TX | $318K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Webb Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Lutheran World Relief | Winthrop Harbor, IL | $318K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Orr Waldon H and Adele Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Brazos Valley Food Bank Inc | Saint Louis, MO | $317K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Stone Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Trinity Episcopal Church | Tulsa, OK | $315K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Kenneth L Calhoun Char Tr Private foundation · largest grant: American Red Cross | Brooklyn, OH | $315K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Mcininch Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Families in Transition | Manchester, NH | $314K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Nicholson Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: George Mark Children's House | Petaluma, CA | $313K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Devereaux Charitable Foundation Trust Private foundation · largest grant: St Mary's High School | Malden, MA | $313K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Frank D Hickingbotham Foundation Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Ouachita Baptist University | Little Rock, AR | $313K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Rosemary Haggar Vaughan Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Christ the King Catholic Church | Dallas, TX | $312K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Virts Miller Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Shenandoah University | Leesburg, VA | $312K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Sandra & Arnold Chase Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Talcott Mountain Science Center & Academy | Hartford, CT | $311K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Catherine Zdeblick Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Lighthouse Church and School | Middleton, WI | $310K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Smith Gen Wa Tr Uw - Item Xxii Private foundation · largest grant: Calvary Episcopal Church | Orlando, FL | $309K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Wickson-Link Memorial Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Hidden Harvest | Saginaw, MI | $305K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Paul P Tell Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Chapel Hill Christian School | Akron, OH | $304K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Betagole Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Jewish Federation of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | $304K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| United Way of Posey County Inc United Way · largest grant: Easterseals Rehabilitation Center - Posey County | Mt Vernon, IN | $303K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Erie Hall Meyer Charitable Fund Inc Private foundation · largest grant: St Andrews by the Sea | Mobile, AL | $302K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Paul J Koessler Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Canisius High School | Williamsville, NY | $301K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Greg D and Melanie S Mcfarland Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: American National Red Cross | Lakewood, WA | $301K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Tr Uw Vivian S West - West Memorial Fund Private foundation · largest grant: The Ecu Foundation Inc | Raleigh, NC | $300K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| T&l Longe Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Hudson Valley Comm College Foundation | Naples, FL | $300K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Kanitz Louis J & Golda I Main Ac Private foundation · largest grant: Bishop of the Roman Catholic Church | Saint Louis, MO | $300K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| FirstBank Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Curing Kids Cancer Inc | Wilmington, DE | $300K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Stanley & Elaine Ball Charitable Tr Private foundation · largest grant: Child Advocacy Center | Springfield, MO | $300K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Edgar a Thurman Fdn Children Nect Private foundation · largest grant: Taubman Museum of Art Attnms Valerie Tensen | Orlando, FL | $299K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Magee-O'connor Foundation Inc I/ Private foundation · largest grant: Matthew 25 | Georgetown, TX | $298K 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.