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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert & Thyra Plass Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Brazos Valley Food Bank Inc | Saint Louis, MO | $114K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Mccoll Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: First Presbyterian Church | Atlanta, GA | $113K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Dlx Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: St Paul Catholic School | Eugene, OR | $113K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Helene P Kaighin Charitable Tr Xxxxxxxxx Private foundation · largest grant: First Presbyterian Church | Warren, OH | $113K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Herman H Nettelroth Fund Tuw Private foundation · largest grant: University of Louisville Foundation Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | $113K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ma Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Roberts Park United Methodist Church | Greenwood, IN | $112K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Fm & Gladys Mccall Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Chillicothe Educational Foundation | Chillicothe, MO | $112K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Elsie a Brown Fund Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Nfa Slater Memorial Museum | Fairfield, CT | $111K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Virginia L Neptune Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: First Baptist Church of Parkersburg | Parkersburg, WV | $110K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Anne Klingler Burns Mem Fd-Main Private foundation · largest grant: Drexel Hill United Methodist Church | Saint Louis, MO | $110K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Woods Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Focus on the Family | Oklahoma City, OK | $110K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Dorothy M Overcash Charitable Trust First Bank Trustee Private foundation · largest grant: Winchester City Public Schools | Winchester, VA | $110K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Newell & Bettie Graham Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: University of MS Athletics | Rives, TN | $110K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Bill B Young Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Council Grove Life Center | Council Grove, KS | $110K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Brewer Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Clemson Foundation | Rocky Mount, NC | $109K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| J Bowman Proper Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Tionesta Borough | Pittsburgh, PA | $108K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Engel-Kesting Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Badlands Ministries | Dickinson, ND | $108K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The 1912 Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Christ Episcopal Church | Bluefield, WV | $108K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| William G & Jane Helms Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Ucan Nonprofit Pet Care Clinic | Cincinnati, OH | $108K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Katherine Andrews Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Search - Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $108K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Bernatchez Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: American Cancer Society | Sarasota, FL | $108K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Lee Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Lighthouse Central Florida | Orlando, FL | $108K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| United Way of the Yampa Valley United Way · largest grant: Totally Kids Inc | Steamboat Springs, CO | $108K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Hh Webb and Nora Midkiff Webb Benevolent Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Yokefellow Ministries | Mount Airy, NC | $108K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Lamp Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: American Academy in Rome | Knoxville, TN | $107K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Lynn and Robert Zimmer Family Foundation (for Joan Dalsheim Nevin) Private foundation · largest grant: White Plains Hospital Foundation | Greenwich, CT | $107K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Showalter Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: World Orphans | Parker, CO | $106K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Dr E Grace Pilot Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Alabama Baptist Children's Home | Mobile, AL | $106K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Cornerstone Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: United Way of Mass Bay & Merrimack | Dallas, TX | $106K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Glenn R Logan & Rhea Jean Mccandless Logan Family Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Golden Tornado Scholastic Foundation Inc | Butler, PA | $105K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Lamp Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: International Anglican Church | Cripple Creek, CO | $105K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foun Private foundation · largest grant: North Country Public Radio | Johnsburg, NY | $105K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Sunbury Northumberland Commtr Private foundation · largest grant: Greater Susq Valley United Way | Orlando, FL | $105K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Pratt Family Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Hope Family Therapy Inc | Dallas, TX | $105K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Virginia Heart Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Food for Others | Falls Church, VA | $105K tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| Dickranian Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: AGBU Merdinian School | Beverly Hills, CA | $105K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Phillips Foundation Elizabeth G Mckown Trustee Private foundation · largest grant: The Sustainability Institute | Greer, SC | $105K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Mick Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: University of Kentucky | Brentwood, TN | $105K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Monroe Welfare Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Brantley County Boe | Fernandina Beach, FL | $104K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Treetop Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Young Life Asia | Reno, NV | $104K 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.