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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer and Jane D Davenport Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Seaside Lemans Fund | Chicago, IL | $173K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Doak Finch Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Cooperative Community Ministries | Dallas, TX | $171K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Doering Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Adas Caf | Napa, CA | $171K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Philip Boyle Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Antioch Community Church | Oklahoma City, OK | $170K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Harold Warren Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Savannah River Productions | Dewy Rose, GA | $170K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Wa Speakman Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital | Wilmington, DE | $170K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Seamens Long Point Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Paam | North Truro, MA | $169K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Mclean Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Mclean Volunteer Fire Department Inc | Mclean, VA | $168K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Allen Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Harbor Light Community Chapel | Bloomfield Hills, MI | $168K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Campbell Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Healthcare Network of Southwest Florida Foundation (hcn) | Naples, FL | $168K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Laura M Smedley Tuw Private foundation · largest grant: National Council of Young Mens Christian | Pittsburgh, PA | $168K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| United Way of Scotland County Inc United Way · largest grant: American Red Cross | Laurinburg, NC | $168K tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| Joey and Deborah Jacobs Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Concord Road Church of Christ | Brentwood, TN | $168K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| William F Welch & Lorene W Welch Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Sheridan County Memorial | Sheridan, WY | $168K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| People Inspired Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Come and See Foundation | New Smyrna Beach, FL | $167K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Mabel Horrigan Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Care and Share Inc | Colorado Springs, CO | $167K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Entrepreneurial Philanthropy Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Southwest Community Church | St George, UT | $167K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Lion and the Lamb Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Honor Flight Network | Naples, FL | $166K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Ted and Betty Williams Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Arkansas Tech University Foundation | North Little Rock, AR | $166K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Fleischmann Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Woodcock Nature Preserve Inc | Cincinnati, OH | $165K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Warren P and Joanne C Powers Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Maur Hill-Mount Academy | Jacksonville, FL | $165K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Frederick Mcdonald Tr Ua Private foundation · largest grant: Food Pantries for the Capital District | Dallas, TX | $165K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Judson Young Memorial Educational Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Salem R-80 School District | Salem, MO | $164K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Anchor 39 Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Mustard Seed Church | Memphis, TN | $164K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Kahn Sovel Mertz Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Cure Multiple Myeloma Corp | Bethesda, MD | $164K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Kershaw Foundation Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Sail Boston | Boston, MA | $163K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Mary D Chafee Fund Co Mark Chafee Private foundation · largest grant: Boys and Girls Club of Pawtucket | Little Compton, RI | $163K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Mary K and Clifford Grum Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: First Presbyterian Church | Lufkin, TX | $163K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Molony Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Resources Unite | Bernard, IA | $163K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Petchers Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Planned Parenthood | Fairfield, CT | $162K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Clement and Karen Arrison Family Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra | Buffalo, NY | $162K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Helen L Kay Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: First Presbyterian Church of East Brady | Cincinnati, OH | $161K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Tr Joe E Johnston Fdn Uw Private foundation · largest grant: The Ymcas of Cherokee County | Orlando, FL | $161K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Zivin Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Alliance for Middle East Peace Inc | Evanston, IL | $161K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Richard and Helen Robbins Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Temple Israel | Columbus, GA | $160K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Nora & William Smith Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Thornwell Home for Children | Dallas, TX | $160K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Cape Branch Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Institute for Women's Leadership | Hobe Sound, FL | $160K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Beacon of Hope Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Love Columbia | Columbia, MO | $160K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Robert Lee Weiss Foundation 15-3002252 Private foundation · largest grant: Central Baptist Church of Fountain City | Knoxville, TN | $160K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Joseph Castrale & Johanna Pollack Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Our Lady of Mt Carmel School | Herrin, IL | $159K 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.