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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: First Presbyterian Church | Fort Scott, KS | $146K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Robert Goelet Foundation Xxxxx1001 Private foundation · largest grant: Calvary Fund | Chicago, IL | $146K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| William Goldman Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Kornberg School of Dentistry at Temple University | Radnor, PA | $146K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| 41 Washington St Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Muskegon Rescue Mission | Grand Haven, MI | $146K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Higgs Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Holy Cross Catholic Church | Vero Beach, FL | $145K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Columbia Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Atlanta Opera | Columbia, MO | $145K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| William C Meier Foundation Ima Private foundation · largest grant: The Preistly Fraternity St Peter Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary | Carmel, IN | $145K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Faith Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Baptist International Biblical Leadership Enterprise | West Des Moines, IA | $145K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Roger L and Laura D Zeller Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The University of Texas Health Science Center | San Antonio, TX | $144K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Clearwater Capital Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Fellowship Housing | Hoffman Estates, IL | $143K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Schmitz Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Berkeley Hall Charitable Foundation | Bluffton, SC | $143K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Alfred M Senter Fund Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program | Bath, ME | $143K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Straetz Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Community Preparatory School | Charlton, MA | $143K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Gerald J & Eleanor Parsons Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Malvern Preparatory School | Chester Springs, PA | $143K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Huizenga Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Salvation Army of Niles | Niles, MI | $143K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Fonvielle Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Maclay School | Tallahassee, FL | $142K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Rodger S & Barbara Ann Kline Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Cabo Collegiate | Dallas, TX | $142K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Brandt Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Metropolitan Ministries | Springfield, IL | $142K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Fifth Third Private foundation · largest grant: The Gathering Church | Cincinnati, OH | $141K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Jewett City Savings Bank Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Woodstock Agricultural Society Inc | Jewett City, CT | $141K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Gfh & Sah Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Jesuit Academy | Omaha, NE | $140K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Albert J Gifford Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Worcester, MA | $140K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Florence F Leifheit Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Midwest Food Bank | Peoria, IL | $140K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Cuesta Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Holy Family Cathedral | Oklahoma City, OK | $140K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| T Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Holomua Collective | Honolulu, HI | $139K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Robert a & Marian K Kennedy Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Springer School and Center | Cincinnati, OH | $139K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Beautiful Feet Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Common Ground Church | Canfield, OH | $139K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Delaney Bay Fund Inc Private foundation · largest grant: YMCA of Watertown Ny Inc | Watertown, NY | $139K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Kmc Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Cumann Luachra | Chicago, IL | $138K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Kampe Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Samaritan's Purse | Sandpoint, ID | $138K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| James P Caruso & Christine S Caruso Charitable Fund Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Orlando Health Foundation | Orlando, FL | $138K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Cole Birches Fdn-Dima-Winslow Private foundation · largest grant: National Endowment for Democracy | Pennington, NJ | $138K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Quen and Ann Rahal Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Chipola College Foundation | Marianna, FL | $138K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Laura H Sitterly Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Josephinum Academy | Chicago, IL | $138K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Petersburg Methodist Home for Girls Private foundation · largest grant: United Methodist Family Services | Petersburg, VA | $137K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Bryan Lynch Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Kansas University Endowment Foundation | Clayton, MO | $137K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Hughey Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Central Bible Chapel | Tampa, FL | $136K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Hereturns Private foundation · largest grant: Tanzania Family Development Intl | Winchester, KY | $136K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Gerald and Virginia Rose Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: United Methodist Church | Hudson, CO | $136K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Butler Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: United Way of Greater Cincinnati | Covington, KY | $135K 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.