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 Mildred W Blount Educational and Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Auburn University | Tallassee, AL | $159K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Vilter Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: American Red Cross | Milwaukee, WI | $158K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Toby & Melvin Weinman Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: The Associated | Stevenson, MD | $157K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Berry Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Catholic Relief Services | Visalia, CA | $157K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Southport Area Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Southport School | Southport, CT | $157K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Lund Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: New Hope Church | Houston, TX | $157K tax year 2023 | May accept |
| Belvedere Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: City of Belvedere | Belvedere, CA | $156K tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| The Boswell-Kennett Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Univeristy of Missouri Alumni Association | Lebanon, MO | $156K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Annex Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: The Steve Stricker American Family Insurance Foundation | Brookfield, WI | $156K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Kurt and Katie Mungenast Charitable Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Saint Louis University High School | Ballwin, MO | $156K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Newburyport Howard Benevolent Society Private foundation · largest grant: Neighbor's Table | Newburyport, MA | $155K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Henry Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Family Promise | Dubuque, IA | $155K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Coleman Resid Tw Private foundation · largest grant: World Central Kitchen | Conshohocken, PA | $155K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Vetter Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: MIT | Dallas, TX | $154K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Cole Foundation for Renewing the Culture Private foundation · largest grant: Bryn Athyn College | Bryn Athyn, PA | $154K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Merkel Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Oklahoma State University Foundation | Tulsa, OK | $153K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Fehling Campbell Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Abington Friends School | Rydal, PA | $153K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| William T and Marie J Henderson Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: College of the Holy Cross | Vero Beach, FL | $153K tax year 2023 | May accept |
| The Hagen Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Trustees of Advent Lutherans | Boca Raton, FL | $153K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Cape & Coast Bank Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Housing Assistance Corporation | Hyannis, MA | $153K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Purity Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Moosic City Dairy Dash | Nashville, TN | $153K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Timothy and Jeanette Adams Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: World Compassion Fellowship | Coconut Grove, FL | $152K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| George H Benford Charities Private foundation · largest grant: Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church | Pittsburgh, PA | $151K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Gary and Wanda Walsh Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Holy Name Catholic Church | Sheridan, WY | $151K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Roger Kresge Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Roberson Museum and Science Center | Johnson City, NY | $151K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| May L Flanagan Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Pius X Foundation | Lincoln, NE | $150K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Elizabeth S Baker Trust Bank & Trust Company Trustee Private foundation · largest grant: UACC Pantry Pals Program | Litchfield, IL | $149K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Edward and Barbara Urban Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Workshop 13 Inc | Boston, MA | $149K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Gary Davis Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Duke Health | Awendaw, SC | $149K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Harry and Helen Sands Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Sandscrest Foundation | Wheeling, WV | $149K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Hawley Foundation for Children Private foundation · largest grant: Saratoga Springs Rec Dept | Saratoga Springs, NY | $148K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Pestel Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Valentine Areacomm Senior Center | Valentine, NE | $148K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The H Clay and Wavie M Presnell Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Swannansa Valley Christian Ministry | Randleman, NC | $148K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Herman Stallman Esther Stallman & Henry Stallman Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Training & Evaluation Center of Hutchinson | Hutchinson, KS | $148K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| David R Grenon Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Villanova University | Northborough, MA | $147K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Elden E Bjurling Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Applewild School | Leominster, MA | $147K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Mw Smith Jr Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: White Smith Memorial Library | Mobile, AL | $147K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| James and Shirley Balk Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Corewell - Helen Devos Chidlren's Hospital Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | $147K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Nesbitt Family Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Wyoming Valley Childrens Assoc | Dallas, PA | $147K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Mcnulty Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: The Greater Palm Beach Symphony | West Palm Beach, FL | $146K 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.