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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Holloway Woods Fdn Co Cibc Private foundation · largest grant: My Life In A Bag Foundation | Boston, MA | $275K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ryan Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Akron Childrens Hospital | Marco Island, FL | $275K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Seedcore Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Mission at Kern County | Bakersfield, CA | $275K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Kachel Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: University of Wisconsin - Whitewater Foundation | Whitewater, WI | $274K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Lucy and Ramon Breeden Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Virginia Harris Association | Virginia Beach, VA | $274K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| St Mary's Bank Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Mark Stebbins Community Center | Manchester, NH | $271K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Howard L Whitmore Declaration of Tr Dtd 05 17 94 & Any Amendments Private foundation · largest grant: Next Chapter Reentry Project | Rochester, MN | $270K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Hamilton Family Foundation Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School | Richmond, VA | $270K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The James and Juanita Wo Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Volunteer Ally | Mililani, HI | $270K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Broadbent Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints | Logan, UT | $269K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Minnesota Prairie Wind Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Unity School of Christianity | Prairie Village, KS | $268K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| John A Hillenbrand Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: MMH Foundation | Batesville, IN | $268K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Davis Family Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Belmont Hill School | Pevely, MO | $267K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Atlantic Federal Credit Union Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Maine Credit Unions' Campaign for Ending Hunger | South Portland, ME | $267K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| George a Wentworth 1994 Trust 5129150 Private foundation · largest grant: Seacoast Family Promise | Boston, MA | $267K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Jane & Bernard Reeble Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Emporia State University Foundation | Emporia, KS | $267K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Alfred H Lander and Janet L Lander Family Private foundation · largest grant: Rail 66 | Pittsburgh, PA | $267K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Servco Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Aloha United Way | Honolulu, HI | $267K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| John K Henne Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: YWCA of Titusville | Lynchburg, VA | $266K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Britton Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Hamot Health Foundation | Erie, PA | $265K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Sherrard Bill & Susan Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Geneseo Endowment for Excellence | Saint Louis, MO | $265K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Holmberg Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Fredonia College Foundation | Jamestown, NY | $265K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Dyer Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Indiana Black Expo | Fort Wayne, IN | $263K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Florence M & Paul M Staehle Fdn Private foundation · largest grant: St Patricks Roman Catholic Church | Pittsburgh, PA | $262K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Peter N and Joan Rossin Stephans Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | Pittsburgh, PA | $262K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Anne M Baker Charities Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Peru Volunteer Ambulanc | Peru, IL | $261K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The William F O'connor Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Wttw Channel 11 | Chicago, IL | $260K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Wl and Sydney M Winstrom Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Morningstar Lutheran Church | Omaha, NE | $260K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Boe Brothers Foundation D a Davidson Trust Co Private foundation · largest grant: Fairfield High School | Great Falls, MT | $260K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Cd Helen and Jeff Glaze Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Salvation Army | Mobile, AL | $259K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Nelson & Vera Hicks Charitable Fdn Private foundation · largest grant: YMCA of Dodge County | Madison, WI | $259K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Edsel B Ford II Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Salvation Army | Detroit, MI | $259K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Harvey and Ethel Daeumer Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Marklund | Elgin, IL | $258K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Heslin Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Saint Killians Catholic Church | Laguna Hills, CA | $258K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Freeman Family Fund Private foundation · largest grant: The Cradle Society | Dallas, TX | $258K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Sawyer Parks Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Suffolk University | Boston, MA | $258K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Waxahachie Foundation Inc Waxahachie Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Ellis County Children's Advocacy | Waxahachie, TX | $257K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Bruce a Fortier Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Defiance Area Foundation | Napoleon, OH | $257K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Marini Family Trust Private foundation · largest grant: University of San Francisco | Saint Louis, MO | $257K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Guido and Ellen Palma Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Deep Arts Inc | Rochester, NY | $256K 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.