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.
1,150 funders matching “veterans” that may accept applications.
| Funder | Based in | Grants paid | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Crossroads of America Council Bsa | Kildeer, IL | $199K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Verdoorn Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Morningside College | Greenwood Village, CO | $174K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Standard Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: National Center for Healthy Veterans | Portland, OR | $170K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Frank Pace Jr Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: National Immigration Law Center | Ridge, NY | $150K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Madigan Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: North Star Family Services Inc | Lancaster, MA | $141K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| John Sluck & Anita Sluck Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Hospice of Texarkana | Minneapolis, MN | $136K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Sophia F Romero Tuw Private foundation · largest grant: Family Service Assn Greater Fall River | Dallas, TX | $130K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Hazel Dell Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Homes for the Brave | Westport, CT | $125K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Youth Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: La Causa Inc | Milwaukee, WI | $123K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Wild Rice Electric Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Woods and Wheels Atv Club | Mahnomen, MN | $100K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Rotary Club of Lubbock Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: South Plains Food Bank | Lubbock, TX | $97.9K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Putnam Area Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Aspinock Historical Society | Putnam, CT | $95.7K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Davidson & Harley Fund Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Breakthrouh Tid-Wisconsin | Dousman, WI | $95K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Christian Financial Outreach and Impact Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Mcrest(macomb County Rotating Emergency Shelter Team) | Sterling Heights, MI | $90.8K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Community Bank Na Foundation of New England Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Special Olympics Vermont | Williston, VT | $90.4K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Warm Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Okandogs | Leavenworth, WA | $78.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Korean American Buddhist Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Won Kak Sa | Alpine, NJ | $76.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Guise-Weber Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Pony Express Museum | Marysville, KS | $75.9K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Mobile Medical Mission Hospital Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Samaritan's Purse | Orange Beach, AL | $71.7K tax year 2023 | May accept |
| RCB Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Lawrence Partnership | Reading, MA | $67.4K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Whitey's Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Gulf Coast Humane Society | Fort Myers, FL | $66K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Morris and Phyllis Friedman Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Warren Family Mission | Warren, OH | $62K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Bill and Pam Gibson Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Agape Ministries | Lubbock, TX | $62K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Clyde N Day Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Boyds Station Inc | Mt Pleasant, SC | $57.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Klug Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Holy Name of Jesus Evangelical Catholic Church | Rubicon, WI | $54.2K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| William Laux Jr Memorial Trust Xxxxx4001 Private foundation · largest grant: Paralyzed Veterans of America | Chicago, IL | $53.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Chickesaw Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Tunnel to Towers | Cincinnati, OH | $52.1K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Steve and Kristin Chapin Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Prager University Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | $48.8K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Joseph Durda Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Living Well Disability Services | Excelsior, MN | $46K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Bertram Development Company Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Burnet County FFA & 4H Livestock Show Association | Bertram, TX | $38.9K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| 1895 Bancorp of Wisconsin Community Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Haase Community Connections | Greenfield, WI | $35K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| New Jersey Bankers Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Nj Submarine Commission Organization | Cranford, NJ | $32.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Clarence Rotary Club Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Clar Rotary Club Projects | Clarence, NY | $32K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| George P White Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: House of the Good Shepherd | Gilberts, IL | $30K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Crowley Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Camp Fatima | Flagler Beach, FL | $30K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Cousineau Family Charity Private foundation · largest grant: St Hugo Church and School | Bloomfield Hills, MI | $27.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| ESP International Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Texas Search and Rescue | Cedar Rapids, IA | $27.3K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Project Be A Hero Private foundation · largest grant: Donor Outreach For Veterans | Hampton, NJ | $23.9K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Pardus Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Alzheimer's Association of Massachusetts | West Palm Beach, FL | $23.1K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Paul Lynch Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: NYU | New Castle, PA | $20.7K 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.